From one-pot wonders to quick-fire dishes, our speedy easy midweek dinner recipes are perfect for when you want to rustle up dinner but you're low on time. See more quick recipes.
Jamie says: "This budget-friendly, colourful, veg-packed salad is all about the creamy, minty yogurt dressing. It’s super-easy to make and absolutely delicious. I rehydrate the couscous in the same pan as the veg, so it soaks up all their lovely flavour."
Packed with nutritious lentils and Vitamin C-rich carrots, this vegan version of spaghetti bolognese is on the table in just over half an hour
This is a great side salad, starter or light lunch option. The gentle heat of the chorizo, the tang of the tomatoes and the sweetness of the red onions each provide the perfect complement to each other. Serve with crusty bread.
Jamie says: "For a cool twist on your stir-fry, I’m heroing wholegrain microwave rice and shop-bought kimchi. Kimchi fried rice is usually made with leftover cooked rice, but I’ve used a wholegrain rice pouch as a convenient shortcut and an easy way to add more fibre into your meals. Crunchy veg and a crispy fried egg complete this healthy dinner."
Jamie says: "This gorgeous one-pot is a celebration of spring. Inspired by the Italian dish ‘vignole’, I’m putting seasonal veg front and centre in this special centrepiece. New potatoes, asparagus and leeks are elevated with a twist of lemon and a grating of Parmesan, and served with crusty bread for dunking."
Jamie says: "I’m taking pasta in a new direction using orzo and juicy cherry tomatoes. These little guys may be small in size, but they’re big on flavour and a great source of vitamin C. This easy dinner is a one-pan wonder that’s ready in 30 mins – what’s not to love?"
Jamie says: "This one-tray chicken recipe is proper springtime eating, heroing the best of the season’s produce. It’s easy to chuck together and enjoy outside, if the weather’s looking good."
Jamie says: "Whether you’re prepping for barbecues, picnics or just dinner in the garden, this budget-friendly meal ticks all the boxes. Cooking green beans in this way makes them wonderfully smoky and tender. Served on a bed of creamy, garlicky whipped feta with toasted pitta for dunking, this is summer on a plate."
Jamie says: "I’m celebrating the nostalgic flavours of a Niçoise salad with these juicy tuna burgers, perfect for summer and just in time for National Burger Day! Heroing storecupboard favourites and summer veg, they’re a joy to make and eat."
Jamie says: "Beans on toast just got a summer makeover with my elevated take on a lunchtime staple. Using creamy butter beans, fresh spinach, shop-bought pesto and a squeeze of fresh lemon is a quick and clever way to turn something humble into a memorable meal."
Jamie says: "A brilliant dish for sharing this summer, these smash burger quesadillas give you that much-loved burger vibe with way less effort. Yes, please!"
Jamie says: "Love perfectly crispy chicken wings, but not a fan of deep-frying? Look no further! With three tasty flavour combos to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Plus, this versatile recipe is easy to batch up if you’ve got a crowd to feed. Win-win!"
This tofu-packed salad bowl is seriously stunning. Literally translating to 'mix mix', gado gado is an Indonesian classic that really celebrates bold flavours by combining with crisp, fresh ingredients
Jamie says: "Always a favourite in the Oliver household, I’ve ramped up the veg in this delicious twist on the classic. Feel free to add kale, spinach, cavolo nero or even frozen peas – it all works!"
Upgrade your beans on toast with this delicious Greek-inspired dish. Packing in three of your 5-a-day, this healthy dish makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or even a weekend brunch.
Have homemade pizzas in just 15 minutes with this easy tortilla pizzas recipe. Stack tortilla wraps for a super crunchy cheat's pizza base, then top with your favourite toppings - we've used peppers, tomatoes, melting mozzarella and cracked an egg on top!
Here sliced chicken is coated in soy sauce and honey, then stir fried with broccoli, red pepper and spring onions, but in reality you can use any leftover cooked meat to create this Chinese-inspired dish.
Try serving firm, flaky cod with this rich tomato and olive sauce, for that perfect midweek meal.
Whether you’re on holiday or at home, you need to try these quick and simple one-pan baked eggs. Topped with mozzarella and pepperoni for big pizza flavours, kids will love this (and you’ll love how easy it is!)
Bring a taste of Italy to the dinner table with this simple frying pan pizza recipe. Cook in a hot pan for a classic crispy base and finish under the grill for deliciously oozing cheese.
Let the family build their own DIY Greek-inspired gyros in this fun and flavoursome midweek banger. Arrange smoky chicken, toasted flatbreads and crunchy veggies on a board with homemade garlic yogurt and start building.
Get dinner on the table in 15 minutes with these sunshine packed Mexican-inspired Baja fish tacos. Pack fish fingers and crunchy veg into tortilla wraps with a drizzle of lime yogurt for a fun, family-friendly dinner.
Two classic Spanish dishes collide in this rich and delicious tortilla, served with a crisp salad - the perfect midweek dinner for summer.
Albondigas are smoky Spanish meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. We've given them an Italian-style twist by serving them with spaghetti for a fun family meal idea.
This creamy tomato pasta recipe is an easy weeknight dinner, that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Kids will love the creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken noodles meets salad in this flavour-packed and budget-friendly family dinner. Sweet and spicy gochujang paste adds oomph to juicy chicken drumsticks, which are baked and shredded into cooked egg noodles with charred corn, carrot, cucumber and spring onion.
All the family will love this easy yet impressive spaghetti dish that's creamy, zingy and packed with flavour. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's ideal for those busy weekdays when you need something quick and healthy.
Make these vegan burritos for a healthy Mexican-inspired fakeaway. Filled with gochuhang-spiced swede, a corn salsa and rice, these wraps will soon become a family favourite.
Here's a British twist on the popular rustic Italian salad featuring bacon for a flavour punch. Hearty yet summery, this is a lovely quick dinner for warm evenings.
This family-approved dinner is cooked in one pot for an easy weeknight dish. Charred corn is the hero veggie here, with lemon and garlic for lots of flavour!
We love the Mediterranean-inspired flavours in this filling and nutritious summer salad. You only need a microwave and 20 minutes to make this delicious dish.
This easy Bangladeshi-style fish curry delivers maximum flavour and makes for a speedy summertime meal. Pile on to fluffy rice and a squeeze of lime to finish.
This Sicilian-inspired pizza takes only 15 minutes to make and is full of sophisticated flavours. Great for a quick midweek meal or to serve at a summer gathering.