Bbc good food recipes

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…

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

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.

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

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

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.

Transform toad-in-the-hole with melting mustardy cheddar and broccoli. Serve with steamed greens and this delicious homemade gravy

Use budget-friendly chicken thighs in this delicious slow cooker coq au vin – they make the best cut for slow cooking. Enjoy with mash or tagliatelle

Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good

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