Looking for a dinner that’s as easy as it is comforting? Look no further than our Tuscan sausage gnocchi. Made using simple, everyday ingredients such as gnocchi, frozen veg and stock, it’s an autumnal winner that’s easy on the purse strings. Removing the sausage skins to break the meat up into small pieces also helps stretch this dish a bit further. What’s more, it’s easily freezable, so you can enjoy leftovers for another day.
Find more cosy sausage dinners in our round-up of family sausage recipes and sausage pasta recipes. We also have plenty of sausage casserole recipes, healthy sausage recipes and sausage pie recipes.
Make the most of handy microwave rice pouches to save time cooking this Korean-inspired veggie dinner. It’s perfect for a low-hassle midweek meal, though be warned: it’s quite spicy! This vegan dinner has health benefits to boot, as it’s low in fat and low-calorie. Try it for dinner tonight and watch it become a new weeknight favourite.
See more of our best vegetarian and rice recipes, cauliflower dinners and carrot recipes. We also have our collection of Korean-style recipes.
Make a batch of spiced lentils, then use it as a base for this warming veggie pasta dish with curried chickpeas and kale. It’s a smart way to use up storecupboard staples such as canned chickpeas and tomato purée. It can also be on the table in just 30 minutes, served with fluffy flatbreads for mopping up the broth.
If you like the look of the above, check out our best pasta soup recipes, vegan chickpea recipes and lentil soup recipes.
Enjoy rich umami flavours like miso and tahini in this hearty sausage and bean all-in-one traybake. It makes brilliant use of kitchen staples that you probably already have, like chilli flakes, canned butter beans and rice vinegar. You can also substitute the pork sausages for a veggie alternative. Try it this week for a new spin on a sausage one-pan that the whole family will enjoy.
We have plenty more one-pan midweek meals for easy dinner inspiration, as well as hearty vegetarian traybakes and butter bean recipes.
Put your trusty air fryer to good use with this golden mac and cheese. The ultimate comfort food dish, this simple recipe keeps the ingredient list to a minimum, making it perfect for hassle-free cooking. Cooking it in an air fryer also creates a lovely crisp topping. Can evenings get any cosier than curling up on the sofa with a bowl of bubbling hot mac & cheese? We think not!
See our 10 twists on macaroni cheese for more cheesy inspiration, or take a look at more easy autumn air fryer recipes and vegetarian air fryer recipes.
Love satay chicken skewers? If that’s a yes, you’ll be an instant fan of this creamy, peanut-packed curry, which brings all those flavours into one comforting dinner. It’s likely that you’ll have most of the storecupboard ingredients to hand already, with the recipe also using chicken thighs, an inexpensive cut of meat. Serve with plenty of rice and a big squeeze of lime.
Find more satay recipes in our collection, then take a look at our easy chicken curry recipes, chicken thigh ideas and autumn chicken dinners.
Had a long week and want something quick and indulgent without too much washing-up? This one-pot pasta dish with nduja and olives is just the ticket. Balancing creamy mascarpone with punchy nduja and a generous scattering of parmesan on top, it’s made for those cosy autumn evenings on the sofa. It’s also a standout dinner party dish to serve to friends or family.
Discover more warming dinner ideas in our autumn pasta recipes, nduja recipes and nutritious one-post dishes.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy midweek family dinner packs a flavour punch thanks to crisp chorizo, fresh spring onions and grated carrots. It’s a delicious way to use up any frozen peas lurking in the freezer, plus budget-friendly staples such as garlic, rice and eggs. It’s also a brilliant gluten-free dinner option. When ready to serve, scatter over the green parts of the spring onions and drizzle over soy sauce or crispy chilli oil, if you like.
Check out our egg-fried recipes for more easy dinners, or browse our chorizo recipes and 30-minute meals.
Make the most of potatoes (that often end up in supermarket reduced sections) in this thrifty, tasty gnocchi dish with peas and pancetta. Got a busy week? Get ahead by making a batch, then freezing for another day. You could even try transforming your potato peels by tossing them with a little neutral-tasting oil and some seasoning, then air-frying at 180C for 5-10 mins, shaking the basket regularly until crisp and golden.
See more of our trusty freezable recipes, gnocchi recipes and top 10 potato recipes.
Roast a whole cauliflower for this chicken curry recipe, then serve with cooked rice, naans or poppadums for a hearty, veg-packed dinner. It makes great use of everyday spices, along with storecupboard staples like chopped tomatoes and coconut milk. Serving up to eight, it’s perfect for a Friday night fakeaway with a group of friends.
Try more cauliflower recipes for dinner, along with high-protein curry recipes and healthy chicken curry recipes.
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