Wondering what to have for dinner? Let us inspire you with 20 easy (but exciting) recipes to try, the ingredients for which you probably already have…

As seen on her BBC series, Mary's Foolproof Dinners, this hearty lamb stew from Mary Berry is best served with rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty crowd-pleasing weekend dinner.

Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps

This classic Neapolitan dish’s heartiness comes from cooking pasta with lentils so that the starches thicken the liquid into something creamier and richer than a basic lentil soup. There are many versions of this peasant food, including ones with pancetta, carrots, parsley or Parmesan rinds; some also use a hodgepodge of pasta shapes from half-empty boxes — it’s a true pantry meal. Brown lentils will fall apart more quickly than green, but they’ll create a luscious sauce either way. Stir the…

Take inspiration from the classic tapas dish patatas bravas with this recipe. The addition of homemade pork meatballs makes it the ideal Friday night family treat

Make a crowd-pleasing pasta dish for dinner. We’ve taken inspiration from creamy alfredo sauce with Cajun-style seasoning to add a bit of punch.

Whether you prep this easy dish in advance or cook straight away, this warming one pot recipe is highly adaptable and can be made on the hob, in a slow cooker or pressure cooker.

Diana Henry's tagine makes the most of quick-cooking fish and comes together with little effort. The base can be made the day before, then add the fish on the day you want to serve it.

This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Add smoked haddock to dauphinoise to make an easier, freeze-ahead fish pie. It's a great fuss-free dinner when you have family or friends over