Dinner recipes for two

Buying ready-prepared duck confit makes this luxurious meal for two really simple. Try it served with mashed potatoes and watercress

Mash the squash in this ramen into the base to make a lovely creamy soup with a hint of sweetness. Top with purple sprouting broccoli or any veg you have in the fridge

You can't go wrong with mussels cooked in white wine. Make your own garlic butter flavoured with herbs and smoked paprika for the toasts, too – it's so easy

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

Enjoy this one-pan roast salmon with leeks and onions. It's gluten-free and delivers on flavour with a punchy anchovy, caper and parsley dressing

Tropical papaya pairs well with beef, prawns or pork in Asian salads. The sweet dressing and crispy onion topping tie the whole recipe together

Asparagus, peas and broad beans are all natural partners for fish, make them more indulgent with creamy tarragon pasta

Get this juicy steak dinner on the table in only 15 minutes. Enjoy with lemony lentils, rocket, parmesan, roasted red peppers and charred lemon

Toss through brown crab, garlic and chives with spaghetti to make this easy pasta dish. Although it uses mostly simple ingredients, it has a touch of luxury

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

Serve up brunch with a bang - this pan-fried potato hash with Spanish sausage and earthy greens will start the day on the best possible foot

Jazz up a storecupboard grain with bright fruit and herbs and serve with lamb and a harissa yogurt dressing

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

Use your air fryer to make classic hunter's chicken for dinner, with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Serve with seasonal veg and potato wedges

Tuck into this hearty Japanese oyakodon. It translates as ‘family donburi [rice bowl]' or ‘adult-and-kids donburi’, because both chicken and egg are used in the dish

Splash out on some rich game meat for two, then serve seared to your liking with a deep fruity sauce

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

This Middle Eastern-style meal makes a decadent supper for two- serve your young chickens with a spicy and aromatic rice accompaniment

Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit

Enjoy this energising supper for a post-exercise pick-me-up. It supplies iron, vitamin C and fibre, plus an impressive five of your 5-a-day

Bashing tomatoes, chilli, sugar and shallots together in a pestle and mortar helps to bring out the flavours for a delicious no-cook pasta sauce. Make it more indulgent with creamy burrata cheese