For dinner tonight, here are some easy and tasty ideas you can try:

• Fish pie mac ’n’ cheese : Combines fish pie with mac 'n' cheese for a comforting meal that freezes well for busy nights

• Creamy pesto & kale pasta: A nutritious and simple pasta dish made with pesto and kale, using just a few ingredients

• Speedy lentil coconut curry : A quick, flavorful curry that's healthy and low in fat and calories

• Meatball black bean chilli : A one-pot chili that can be doubled and frozen for convenience

• Spicy chickpea stew : A fiber-rich, plant-based stew with chickpeas and cauliflower

• Chicken, leek & brown rice stir-fry: A fast, hearty stir-fry with chicken, chorizo, kale, and rice ready in under 20 minutes

• Spaghetti puttanesca : A classic, budget-friendly pasta with a quick sauce made in one pan

• Shakshuka : Poached eggs in a spicy tomato and red pepper sauce, great with pita or crusty bread

• Veggie frittata : Simple, fast, and flexible-use whatever veggies you have on hand

• Tortellini soup : Cheesy tortellini with vegetables, a kid-friendly and satisfying soup

• Chorizo chilli pepper pasta : Penne with chorizo, cherry tomatoes, basil, and green chili peppers for a quick, flavorful meal

• Noodles with crispy tofu : Tofu cooked until golden and combined with noodles and vegetables for a punchy, vegetarian dinner

If you're short on time, consider quick options like lentils with crispy sausages, burrito bowls, or quick miso-glazed salmon

. These options cover a range of tastes and dietary preferences, from vegetarian to meat-based meals, and many can be prepared in under 30 minutes