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Dinner for two

These delicious and impressive main meals work perfectly for a romantic dinner for two.
Harissa and yoghurt grilled cod with spiced broth and rice
by Matt Tebbutt

This Middle Eastern–inspired twist on a classic fish supper is sure to become a weeknight favourite, thanks to how quickly and effortlessly it comes together.

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'Marry me' chicken pasta

by The BBC Food team
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How to cook a steak

by Joseph Denison Carey
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Chicken piccata

by Akis Petretzikis
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Pan-fried sea bass in harissa butter

by Georgina Hayden
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Vegan mushroom stroganoff

by Lucy Parker
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Smoked salmon pasta

by Izy Hossack
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Easy spaghetti carbonara

by Ellis Barrie
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Satay sweet potato curry

by Sarah Cook
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Rib-eye steak with béarnaise sauce

by Angela Hartnett
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Duck ragú with fresh pappardelle

by Theo Randall
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Thai beef salad

by Donal Skehan
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King prawn and scallop stir fry

by The Hairy Bikers
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Creamy lemon veg pasta

by Tally Rye
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Easy chicken chow mein

by Ching-He Huang
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Baked sea bream Rota-style

by Rick Stein
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Mushroom bourguignon

by Lucy Parker
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Steak Diane with sauté potatoes

by The Hairy Bikers
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Bang bang cauliflower

by Lucy Parker
Side dishes

Harissa baked fish with bulgur wheat

by Justine Pattison
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Pork chop “Maman Blanc” with sauté potatoes

by Raymond Blanc
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Chicken fricassee with tomatoes and baby potatoes

by Anna Haugh
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Chicken stew with chorizo and beans

by James Martin
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Seafood pasta with garlic bread

by The Hairy Bikers
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Lemongrass and coriander cod

by Seema Pankhania
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Vegan risotto with mushroom and leek

by Lucy Parker
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Harissa-roasted cauliflower steaks

by Lucy Parker
Light meals & snacks

Pil pil prawns

by Annie Rigg
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Spaghetti with garlic and chilli

by Anna Del Conte
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Lobster thermidor

by James Martin
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Venison with red cabbage slaw

by Angela Hartnett
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Tagliatelle with mushrooms and pancetta

by Gennaro Contaldo
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Bake-in-a-bag fish

by Mitch Tonks
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Sticky cola pork

by Jeremy Pang
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Minced lamb stuffed tomatoes

by Anna Haugh
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Feta-stuffed lamb with fried potatoes

by Akis Petretzikis
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Fish moilee

by Romy Gill
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Spaghettini all’assassina

by Jane Baxter
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Spiced beef and mascarpone pasta

by Verity Genco
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'Marry me' chicken with cheesy mash

by Poppy O'Toole
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Salmon au poivre

by Zena Kamgaing
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