Dinner recipes for two

Treat someone to a classic steak with Diane sauce for supper and impress with your flambé skills. For the ultimate luxury, we’ve gone for fillet steak

Combine vegan-friendly rice vermicelli noodles, edamame and cucumber, along with lime juice, sweet chilli sauce and herbs to make this fragrant dish

Sit back and tuck into a big bowl of pasta alla vodka, a creamy tomato pasta with – as you can guess – vodka, which balances out the intense flavours

Make this rice noodle salad topped with smoked mackerel flakes. The spicy dressing provides pleasant heat, but you can use less chilli, if you like

Do something different with broccoli with this umami bowl of noodles. A crispy chilli oil topping really enhances the dish – it’s well worth investing in a jar

Use storecupboard ingredients to pack umami flavour into this simple vegetarian dish, which gives aubergines centre stage. It makes a tasty meat-free midweek meal

Crab is so good to serve in the spring – combined with fresh egg pappardelle and asparagus, it makes a stunning seasonal dish. Pair it with a rocket salad

Get inspired by a Tex-Mex classic with this warming and spicy soup served with tortillas. Add some natural yogurt or soured cream for a cooling topping

Make these light seafood burgers for enjoying al fresco – a great pescatarian option for when you're hosting a barbecue. They're fragrant with lemongrass and chilli

This super-quick and special recipe for two is bound to become a My Good Food favourite

Get the best results for steaks by removing them from the fridge to come up to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with chips or creamy mash

Combine pasta with nduja, spring greens and a breadcrumb topping to make this simple and speedy dish. It's ideal if you're after a simple midweek meal

Cook these baby back ribs low and slow for a succulent finish. They take no time at all to prepare, but you could use shop-bought BBQ sauce to make them even easier

Make this Turkish flatbread for dinner and save some leftovers for an easy lunch – keep the bread and toppings separate, then assemble and grill the next day

Make these moreish chorizo and mushroom toasts when you need a speedy dinner for two. You can swap the butter beans for cannellini or borlotti, if you prefer

Cook lentils with plenty of herbs and some vinegar for an easy and healthy supper. The radicchio and crumbs add more flavour and need only minimal cooking

Make this speedy, spicy and healthy noodle soup using whatever veg you have in the fridge. Filling and flavour-packed, it's ideal for busy weeknights

Serve an easy, romantic meal for two with our roast rack of lamb. We’ve added olives and anchovies, but leave them out if you want to keep it even simpler

Mussels, scallops and king prawns make this shellfish supper for two a real treat - it works just as well with spaghetti or linguini

Make the most of harissa to add a boost of flavour to this butterbean, spinach and ricotta stew. Packed with nutrients, it delivers four of your 5-a-day