41 dinner recipes | olivemagazine
See our easy recipes below, or try our midweek meals for dishes ready in under 30 minutes. Take a browse through our collection of quick and healthy recipes for nutritious dinner inspiration, featuring plenty of salads, stews and rice dishes. Feeding a smaller crowd? Try our easy dinner ideas for two.
Dinner recipes
Rupy’s high-protein rigatoni
Boost your daily protein intake with this meat-free rigatoni dish. The walnut, tempeh and Puy lentil blend also delivers on the fibre needs for your gut wellbeing – plus the flavour is phenomenal!
Sriracha salmon power bowls
Refresh your dinner rotation with this vibrant, diverse, high-fibre and high-protein recipe. If possible, use wild-caught salmon for its potent omega-3 fats.
Spicy sausage and polenta lasagne
Looking for a hearty crowd-pleaser for dinner? If that’s a yes, then this is the dish for you. We’ve replaced pasta sheets with polenta, and good-quality sausages are also must – a fennel and red wine variety is great for this dish.
Harissa, butter bean and red pepper orzo
Dig into a comforting bowl of orzo for dinner, brimming with fresh, punchy flavours of harissa and red pepper, plus butter beans for extra fibre and protein.
Chicken fricassee
Opt for a classic French dish for dinner with this comforting chicken fricassee, combining tender chicken with moreish mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Serve with fluffy rice, boiled new potatoes or buttery mash, if you like.
Florentine fish pie with egg and spinach
If you’re a fan of eggs florentine for brunch, this comforting pie made with seasonal spinach will go straight into your dinner repertoire. It’s easy to assemble, plus it’s great for feeding a crowd.
Sausage gnocchi
Sausage and kale are a perfect marriage in this creamy, warming bowl of comfort. Try it for a knock-out weeknight dinner.
Sticky maple, soy and ginger fish parcels
Ready in just 20 minutes, this is a perfect dish to rustle up during time-poor evenings. Baking everything together in a parcel ensures the flavours infuse and everything stays moist.
Vegan pasta bake
This umami-rich pasta bake proves vegan cooking doesn’t have to be lacking. Boasting a vegan ragu with mushrooms and carrots, plus pre-cooked lentils to minimise prep time, it’s delicious baked in the oven with a scattering of vegan cheese.
Venison curry
Try something different for dinner with this moreish venison curry. Venison is a rich meat that can stand up to the spicing in this simple curry, served with a herby cucumber raita and lime wedges for freshness.
Smoked mackerel pasta
Combine smoked mackerel with capers in this punchy pasta dish, sprinkled with lots of dill. Any leftovers will make a next-level pasta salad for tomorrow’s lunch.
Asparagus risotto
Make the most of asparagus when it’s in season with this vibrant springtime risotto, pepped with lemon zest, chives and a mountain of parmesan.
Spiced coconut chicken traybake
This one-pan dish offers ultimate comfort without the effort. Packed with warm spices, chicken thighs, coconut milk and a handful of fresh spinach, it’s a flavour-packed dinner that’s also budget-friendly.
Slow cooker sweet potato, chickpea and coconut one-pot
Warm up on chilly nights with this nifty meat-free one-pot, offering creamy, spicy, zingy and warming flavours. It’s high in fibre and low in salt, plus it freezes brilliantly, so it’s great for keeping on stand-by for when the colder weather hits.
Creamy Tuscan chicken
Try this easy Tuscan chicken for a comforting dinner which is ready on the table in less than an hour. Sun-dried tomatoes add a welcome pop of flavour to this high-protein, low-sugar dish.
Chorizo pasta bake
Choose an all-rounder for tonight’s dinner with this bubbling pasta bake, combining chorizo with honey, roasted red peppers and creamy mozzarella. Serve with a dressed bitter leaf salad to offset the richness.
Kung-pao style tofu
Looking to incorporate more vegan meals into your diet? You can’t go wrong with this simple, meat-free version of a takeaway classic, ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
Peanut beef and pepper stir-fry
Looking for a quick, healthy and high-protein dinner? This speedy stir-fry is high in protein, plus it showcases ingredients which are packed with vitamin C and zinc.
Creamy tomato pasta
An easy tomato pasta should have a place in everyone’s repertoire, particularly one which swaps shop-bought pasta sauce for a fresh homemade alternative. This recipe roasts a glut of tomatoes until saucy, then stirs in mascarpone and is served tossed in rigatoni.
Chicken and rice soup
Update your soup collection with this comforting chicken and rice soup. Cooking the chicken and rice in broth adds more flavour, and keeps the chicken moist – we like ours served with hot crusty bread and lots of butter.
Curried chickpea baked potatoes
For a new spin on jacket potato, try this meat-free version which combines chickpeas with sultanas and nuts. Add it to your meal rotation for a happy hug of a meal which also happens to be high in fibre.
Takeaway-style chicken
Recreate this takeaway-style chicken for a flavourful family dinner. It’s sticky, sweet and salty, but it’s also surprisingly high in fibre, diversity and protein. It also has a ton of fibre and plant polyphenols. Swap out the chicken for tofu if you prefer to keep it plant-based.
Ultimate truffle mac ’n’ cheese
Satisfy comfort food cravings with this epic truffle mac ‘n’ cheese. If you can’t source fresh truffle, don’t worry – the flavour still really comes through from the double hit of pesto and truffle oil, adding a rich, umami, mushroom-like flavour.
Spicy cumin lamb noodles
Speedy midweek meals are an important part of anyone’s recipe repertoire and this one ticks all the boxes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe uses store-bought noodles with ground, toasted spices for intense flavour.
Bolognese pasta bake
Spaghetti bolognese is taken to new heights with creamy béchamel sauce and a layer of bubbling cheese. Try it for a decadent, grown-up take on a pasta bake.
Boston baked beans
Studded with chunks of meltingly tender pork belly, this wonderfully rich beany dish deserves a top spot in your rotation. Serve with crusty bread and a nice bottle of red for a comforting weekend dinner.
Butter bean stew with crispy sage and sourdough breadcrumbs
A storecupboard staple takes centre stage in this comforting and easy stew. Butter beans are a fantastic source of vegan protein and fibre.
Spiced chicken and lentils with ginger and turmeric
Rich with lentils, warming spice and spinach, try this gently spiced chicken stew for a simple and warming dinner.
Vegetable pasta bake
Try this veggie-packed pasta bake for an easy dinner that’s brimming with fresh Mediterranean flavours – use frozen if not in season.
Poached cod with spiced coconut broth and udon noodles
Warm up on chilly winter nights with a nourishing and aromatic bowl of poached cod, served in a spiced coconut broth with chunky udon noodles.
Meatball pasta bake
This freezable weekday hero is sure to become your next family favourite – it’s packed with flavour from homemade sage and nutmeg seasoned meatballs, plus stringy baked mozzarella on top.
Chicken stew with parmesan dumplings
This creamy, herby chicken stew will please everyone at the table – don’t forget the homemade parmesan dumplings on top.
Curried fish pie
We’ve modified the traditional fish pie to make your mealtimes more memorable, adding a crispy potato topping and curried filling. Serve with braised kale or cavolo nero for a dose of leafy greens.
Chicken and bacon pasta bake
Enjoy the classic chicken and bacon combo for dinner with this super-creamy pasta bake. It can be easily halved and it’s freezable too, making it perfect for time-poor weeknights. You could also serve to friends for a relaxed dinner party main.
Smoky sausage and greens tortellini broth
Try this smoky pasta soup for a real winter warmer, loaded with greens and swimming in a deeply savoury broth. Use the best quality sausages you can find to make it a real stand-out dinner.
Crispy chicken with harissa honey butter
Throw together this simple yet effective dish for a winning weeknight meal, using a punchy flavoured butter to elevate a quick-fix chicken or steak dinner.
Broccoli pasta bake
Inject some green goodness into a comfort classic with this broccoli pasta bake, pepped up with Dijon mustard and a pinch of chilli flakes.
Squash and sweet potato soup
Rustle up this nourishing vegan soup for dinner, made with creamy and nutty squash and sweet potato, seasoned with cumin, turmeric and ginger. It’ll warm yourself from the inside out.
Chilli crab spaghetti
Uplift spaghetti with salty seafood depth with both white and brown cooked crab meat, dressed in a glossy, umami-rich tomato sauce.
Roast chicken with anchovy butter, shallots and hispi cabbage
Looking for a roast with a difference? Punch up the flavour with a tin of anchovies, an umami-packed storecupboard staple. Serve with a bitter leaf salad and plenty of crispy potatoes, if you like.
Anchovy pasta
This anchovy pasta dish pays homage to a traditional Sicilian pasta which has a drier sauce consistency. If you like it saucier, add more pasta cooking water.