Dinner Recipes

This Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe provides the richness of a long-simmered chicken stew without the fuss of using a whole chicken. This compromise — using boneless skinless chicken thighs with bone-in chicken breast — gave me the richness of flavor and ease of preparation I was looking for.

A homemade beef stew recipe for the stovetop. This traditional stew is good eaten from a bowl or poured over biscuits. Substitute lamb and voila!... Irish stew! If thicker stew is desired, add more cornstarch and/or take the cover off for the last 15 to 20 minutes. The longer this simmers, the better! Vary the herbs to your taste.

This taco pie is a quick, easy meal that is very filling. Some people will also top it with regular taco toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, etc. It also is great as leftovers for lunches. Serve with taco sauce.

Cha Cha's chili with white beans and chicken is delicious but kind of spicy, so watch out!

Tons of flavor in this tortellini with Italian sausage! Your family will love this!

These cabbage rolls are easy to make with cabbage leaves, ground beef, and rice simmered in tomato soup. I have been using this recipe for well over 20 years, and it's still a favorite! To speed things up the cabbage rolls are cooked in a skillet on the stovetop but this recipe also works well in a slow cooker.

This butter chicken recipe, or chicken makhani, is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It features a full-flavored sauce that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.

You'll want to put a ring on this recipe.

This creamy beef stroganoff is easy to make with ground beef and served with egg noodles. It's ready to serve in under 30 minutes making it a great choice for busy weeknights. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

This Guinness beef stew is a very simple dish, but at the same time, it has a deep, complex, rich flavor. The maltiness of dark beer really does amazing things for the gravy. I served this in a nice ring of green onion-mashed potatoes. I hope you give this a try, whether for Saint Patrick's Day or any time of the year.

This blueberry muffin recipe makes eight extra large and yummy breakfast muffins with a sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top for a wonderful, extra-generously-sized, deli-style muffin. Add extra blueberries if you want!

This North Italian recipe comes from Bologna, Italy. One unusual characteristic of this Bolognese sauce is that it has no garlic — but there is a hint of ground nutmeg. Serve over hot, cooked pasta.

An easy dinner exploding with flavor baked all in one pan! Broccoli, baby potatoes, and carrots are tossed in a mixture of olive oil, whole grain mustard, and Pecorino cheese, then baked alongside mild Italian sausage. The result is a satisfying family-friendly supper that requires hardly any effort.

This beef barbacoa can be made in your own crockpot or slow cooker. It is a Mexican-style shredded beef that is slowly cooked in spices and vegetables, then wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Crispy chicken thighs are baked in the oven with a flavorful, homemade spice rub. The bone-in chicken thighs stay moist and juicy while the skin crisps up beautifully. Serve this budget-friendly main dish alongside any side dish for a dinner the whole family will love.

My kids and I love having these peanut butter energy balls on hand. This recipe makes for an easy and quick bite of protein or energy during the day. My husband also loves having these treats in his lunch box at work.

Looking for homemade taco seasoning? Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want. Store in an airtight container.

This BLT is classic: bacon, lettuce, and tomato — nothing fancy, just delicious. (I use fake vegetarian bacon these days, and it's still really good!)

This spaghetti carbonara is a super rich "bacon and egg" pasta dish that's great to serve for company. This recipe also makes an unusual brunch offering.

This chicken carbonara pasta bake is the perfect Sunday dinner choice for the whole family. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, a salad, and some crusty bread to soak up extra sauce.

This 4-ingredient hamburger casserole is so comforting and easy to make, and leaves plenty of room for you to doctor it up as you see fit.

This viral TikTok chicken cobbler made with Red Lobster biscuit mix is incredibly easy to put together. We love this recipe from Matthew Bounds, aka @yourbarefootneighbor. Try it yourself to find out what everyone's raving about!

This Dorito casserole is slightly reminiscent of chilaquiles and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Have fun customizing the taste by selecting a different Dorito flavor.

These light and fluffy scrambled eggs are made in the microwave for a quick and easy breakfast to start your day. Follow the technique in this easy 3-ingredient recipe for perfect results every time.

This entree is easy and delicious! It's one of my husband's favorites! Try to use the largest chicken breasts you can find so you'll be able to roll them easier.

These easy baked chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and require minimum prep! I'm a college student and love this simple recipe because it's so versatile—season them any way you like for a satisfying meal every time.

Learn how to cook tilapia with this easy, 15-minute recipe for pan-seared tilapia that's delicious and full of flavor. This simple method of cooking fish fillets is great for a weeknight meal. Serve with fresh veggies.

A quick and simple grilled pork chop that everyone will love featuring a simple and easy glaze made with ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic.

These seasoned baked chicken breasts always turn out tender, juicy, and perfect every time with this easy 5-ingredient recipe. Adding some chicken broth to the delicious pan drippings creates a flavorful sauce to serve with the chicken.

Learn how to deep-fry turkey for Thanksgiving without all the fuss. This deep-fried turkey recipe is simple — no injecting, no marinades, no complicated rubs. If you like a more traditional tasting turkey, this is the one for you!

This Tater Tot casserole is a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love. Just four basic ingredients come together for this comforting dish.

Turn your weeknight dinner into a fancy affair with this easy pork tenderloin recipe.

Few things are as easy to prepare as these pan-fried boneless pork chops. They take only minutes to prepare! The emphasis is on the great flavor of pork, so if you'd like more seasoning, go for it. For perfectly done chops, always use a meat thermometer.

This crockpot Buffalo chicken is great for hearty sandwiches that will please those who love Buffalo chicken wings. This recipe is perfect for those days spent watching football. I like to top these with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

You only need 3 ingredients for this crockpot Italian chicken with Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese. Nothing could be easier than this for a weekday meal that's ready when you get home.

My father and I created this easy 5-ingredient chili recipe and everyone we have made it for loved it. It is fast, simple, and delicious.

This 4-ingredient orange chicken made with frozen chicken tenders is great for when you’re craving takeout. It’s so simple to make at home, is very budget-friendly, and only takes 4 ingredients. I serve it over rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

This hearty 5-ingredient tortilla soup is the perfect meal for a busy day. Ground beef, salsa, black beans, frozen corn, and beef broth are all you need. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, or any of your favorite tortilla toppings.

This quick and easy Parmesan garlic ramen satisfies the craving for an Italian-style noodle dish, and it is super budget-friendly. Fresh garlic, a little grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, and instant ramen can feel a bit like Italy.

Lavash pizza is a quick and easy appetizer. Top lavash flat bread with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni for the perfect thin-crust pizza. It's easy to customize—you can add any topping you like.

This 5-ingredient creamy tortellini and sausage dish is very easy to put together, and a comforting family meal. You can garnish with a little fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper if you like.

These 3-ingredient air fryer everything bagel chicken strips are simple, flavorful, and delicious. Chicken tenders are easy to cook, but this easy? Wow! 5 minutes of prep time, 3 ingredients, and a quick fry in the air fryer, and dinner is ready in well under half an hour. My go-to dipping sauces are ranch dressing, brown gravy, or tartar sauce made with dill relish.

You only need 3 ingredients to get the full chicken and waffle experience with these shortcut chicken and waffle bites. Lightly breaded chicken tenders are dipped in pancake batter, and popped into a waffle iron until they are crisp and golden. Serve with syrup for dipping.

This 4-ingredient pesto tortellini bake packs a lot of flavor for very little effort—a package of tri-color cheese tortellini, a smidge of prosciutto, prepared pesto, and shredded mozzarella are all you need. It's a nice weeknight baked pasta to serve with a green salad.

This 4-ingredient egg avocado toast, topped with chopped hard boiled egg and sprinkled with everyhing bagel seasoning, makes a satisfying breakfast or lunch in just minutes.

This creamy, savory 4-ingredient cauliflower Alfredo bake is an easy side dish that will go very well with almost any main entree, whether pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breast, or cooked salmon.

These creamy Boursin baked eggs are super easy to make. They are delicious—superb for a quick warm breakfast or lunch.

In this 4-ingredient furikake salmon, silky kewpie mayonnaise, spicy Sriracha, and crunchy furikake seasoning complement rich salmon. Serve this alongside a macaroni salad or jasmine rice.

This baked salmon recipe cooks salmon fillets in foil packs with an olive oil, lemon, and garlic marinade. This is a great recipe that's so easy to scale up for feeding the family. My daughter who wouldn't ever dream of eating fish loves this salmon dinner!

This tuna salad with egg is quick and simple to make into a hearty sandwich with your favorite bread. This is my grandparents' recipe, and they always tell me that this is the correct way to make a sandwich!

Glazed pork chops and applesauce.

This special fried rice is a variation of the typical restaurant-style fried rice and is sure to be a hit! Any cooked meat can be added, but it tastes great with shrimp, bacon, Spam, ham, Chinese sausage, or pork.

A rich lemon sauce for chicken makes this dish perfect for a special meal.

Yummy air fryer chicken wings made with a sweet and spicy Memphis-style dry rub.

Cooking salmon in parchment paper is the best way to steam with great taste.

This massaman curry recipe, flavored with tamarind and coconut milk, is ready in under an hour. Serve over plain white rice.

This venison steak recipe is made with a delicious marinade. I threw this together one afternoon as we needed to use the venison we had in our freezer. We don't like the gamey taste of some meats, and this marinade did the trick! I find it best to have the meat marinate overnight, so it takes in the flavors.

This trout recipe is so simple, it doesn't even have a name. I just call it Trout. This is such an easy weeknight seafood dinner. It's a really nice way to cook fish, especially if you're new at cooking it.

Give this chana masala dish a try and don't look back! This Indian chickpea curry features a hearty mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, green chili, and warm Indian spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all!

This mussels recipe is seriously delicious and one of the quickest shellfish preparations known to man. Bring a flavorful, wine-based broth to a boil, add mussels, and cover; cook until they open, and eat. That's it! Serve with grilled bread for a perfect way to mop up the broth.