Dinner recipes for two

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who doesn’t love a creamy chicken pasta? If you don’t have broccoli, there are so many alternatives – green beans, halved brussels sprouts or leafy greens

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

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

Rustle up this protein-packed salad in just 25 minutes. Made with sirloin steak, fried aubergine and feta in a zesty dressing, it makes a great summer dish

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

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

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 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

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

Crisp puff pastry covers tender meat in these individual wellingtons – the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentine's Day meal for two

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

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