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Dinner Recipes

"What's for dinner?" It's the question we ask ourselves almost daily, but finding a great recipe doesn't have to be a struggle. This collection is packed with quick, easy dinner ideas to make mealtime simpler. From chicken and beef to pork and seafood, there's something for everyone!

If you're short on time, try something easy like Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake or a healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole. If you're feeling fancy, go with beef wellington or a Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe. Craving comfort food? You can't go wrong with a classic Chicken and Dumplings. And if you really want easy, go for some brats in the air fryer!

Dinner doesn't have to be complicated, just delicious. Browse below to find your next favorite!


Chicken

  • Buffalo Chicken Sliders topped with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw on a white plate
    Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders
  • an extreme closeup of a nashville hot chicken sandwich topped with pickles and coleslaw on a cutting board
    Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich You Can Easily Make at Home
  • an overhead shot of a black plate with a pile of chicken satay skewers on a tan linen napkin and a dish of peanut sauce
    Chicken Satay Skewers + Peanut Sauce (Freezer-Friendly)
  • instant pot jambalaya on a silver plate
    Instant Pot Jambalaya with Chicken & Sausage
  • Easy as Chicken, Green Chile and Potato Pie! A lost recipe that a reader requested get recreated - yep, it's that good!
    Chicken, Green Chile and Potato Pie
  • Keto Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with shredded chicken, spinach, mozzarella and wing sauce.
    Keto Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Buffalo Chicken & Spinach)
  • 7 Ways to Easy Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast! This method is so simple!
    7 Easy Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes
  • Dorito Casserole!! Don't knock it until you try it...plus it's great for picky kids (there's an entire rotisserie chicken in the filling)!
    Dorito Chicken Casserole (Easy, Cheesy & Family-Friendly!)

Beef

  • Swedish Meatballs Recipe
    Swedish Meatballs Recipe
  • Tomahawk Steak Recipe
    Tomahawk Steak Recipe
  • Beef Bourguinon Recipe
    Beef Bourguignon Recipe
  • pot roast just out of the oven with carrots and potatoes on a wooden table
    Chuck Roast with Balsamic and Dijon - The BEST Pot Roast!
  • a white bowl of beef short ribs braised with garlic and red wine with a sprig of fresh thyme on a wooden table
    Braised Beef Short Ribs (Fall-Apart Tender) - Red Wine Sauce
  • a closeup of a beef roast with sliced roast beef next to it that's coated in cilantro chimichurri on a black plank
    Sliced Roast Beef with Cilantro Chimichurri
  • Beef & Italian Sausage Slow-Cooker Meatloaf
    Balsamic & Parmesan Slow-Cooker Meatloaf
  • easy beef tagine {you don't have to own a tagine to make it, either!} | thewickednoodle.com #morocco #moroccan #beef #onedish
    Moroccan-Inspired Beef Tagine - Easy One-Pot Meal

Pork

  • a spiral sliced ham on a white plate with fresh orange wedges on a wood table
    How to Cook a Spiral Ham (Time, Temp & Glaze Recipe)
  • a closeup of st louis style oven-baked ribs just out of the oven on a white plate
    How to Cook Ribs in the Oven - Tender, Juicy & Easy
  • a white plate filled with instant pot pork chops with a dijon butter sauce, on a rustic wood table and a tan and burgundy towel next to the plate
    EASY Instant Pot Pork Chops with Dijon Butter Sauce
  • Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Mexican Corn Salad. Healthy and SO flavorful! The easiest, most flavorful salad (I swear I could drink the dressing)!
    Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Mexican Corn Salad

Seafood

  • Broiled Salmon with Honey and Garlic - just 5 ingredients and SO flavorful!
    Broiled Salmon with Honey and Garlic
  • Blackened Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes just out of the oven on a cast iron pan
    Blackened Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes
  • Mardi Gras is almost here and if Shrimp Étouffée isn't on your menu, put it there! It's a fantastic dish that everyone will rave over!
    Shrimp Étouffée Recipe
  • a closeup shot of a fully cooked shrimp and sausage boil with corn and potatoes
    Shrimp and Sausage Boil (One-Pot, 30 minutes)

Mexican

  • Walking Taco Casserole In A Serving Dish
    Walking Taco Casserole (Easy, Cheesy Weeknight Dinner)
  • These Beer Battered Fish Tacos light and crispy with a killer sauce that brings all the flavors together!
    Crispy Beer Battered Fish Tacos
  • Porcupine Meatballs with Chipotle Sauce - comes together quickly and the easy sauce is to die for!
    Porcupine Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
  • This Dorito Taco Casserole is so simple to throw together that my kids make it all the time!
    Dorito Taco Casserole with Black Beans and Corn

Instant Pot

  • Closeup of Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Blue Cheese and Chives on a white Plate
    Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Blue Cheese & Chives
  • Homemade Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich with Cheese
    Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
  • A Dish Of Instant Pot Chicken And Dumplings
    Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
  • a closeup of instant pot chicken pot pie baked in a white casserole dish with a spoonful in the pot pie on a grey background
    Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Browse All Dinner Recipes ⬇️

  • Old Fashioned Turkey And Noodles Recipe
    Old Fashioned Turkey And Noodles Recipe
  • turkey tetrazzini just out of the oven in a black baking dish and a wooden serving spoon scooping out the first serving
    The BEST Turkey Tetrazzini (with Parmesan-Panko Topping)
  • a slice of prime rib on a white plate with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus, next to a small dish of horseradish sauce. the rest of the standing rib roast is in the background
    Standing Rib Roast (Bone-In Prime Rib) with Garlic-Mustard Crust
  • Boneless Prime Rib Recipe with a Garlic-Herb Crust
    Boneless Prime Rib Recipe with a Garlic-Herb Crust
  • Brats Made In An Air Fryer on a Bun Topped With Mustard and Sauerkraut
    Air Fryer Brats – Fresh, Frozen or Precooked (17 Min)
  • a side view of hawaiian rolls ham and cheese sliders just out of the oven, placed on brown parchment paper on a wood cutting board
    Hawaiian Roll Ham and Cheese Sliders
  • Pickle Brined Keto Fried Chicken in a basket with brown parchment paper and a pickle spear and some garlic mustard aioli.
    Pickle-Brined Keto Fried Chicken
  • Pork Chop Recipes
    36 Pork Chop Recipes
  • Keto Dinner Ideas
    40 Keto Dinner Ideas
  • Cheesy Bacon Beef Hot Dogs
    Cheesy Bacon Beef Hot Dogs
  • a pan of chili mac and cheese
    Easy One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
  • Coq Au Vin Recipe with carrots, mushroom
    Coq au Vin
  • Royal Red Shrimp
    Royal Red Shrimp Recipe
  • Grilled Mahi Mahi With Salsa Verde
    Grilled Mahi Mahi With Salsa Verde
  • a jar of authentic italian marinara sauce next to a bowl of cooked pasta and a bowl of tomatoes on the vine
    Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce
  • Pizza Dough Cheese Sticks closeup
    3 Easy Recipes Using Trader Joe's Pizza Dough
  • a platter of arancini rice balls with a small bowl of marinara sauce
    Arancini - Italian Rice Balls (Bake, Fry, or Air-Fry)
  • Citrus Marinated Chicken
    Easy Citrus Marinated Chicken Recipe
  • You already know that Alfredo sauce is creamy, cheesy and rich. Try it in this luscious Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake for a delicious meal!
    Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
  • Panko Crusted Cajun Mahi Mahi
    Panko Crusted Cajun Mahi Mahi
  • How To Cook A Whole Lamb On A Spit
    How To Roast A Whole Lamb On A Spit
  • Easy Cheesy Eggplant Rollatini - an easy dinner but soooo good!!
    Eggplant Rollatini
  • a dutch oven filled with dumpling beef stew just out of the oven and garnished with fresh thyme
    Dumpling Beef Stew (One-Pot Meal)
  • The Best Spicy Chicken Burgers
    The Best Spicy Chicken Burgers
  • Smoked Brisket
    Smoked Brisket Recipe
  • Air Chilled Tomato Basil Chicken with Roasted Garlic
    Air Chilled Chicken: Why It’s Better + A Recipe
  • Smoked Turkey Breast
    Smoked Turkey Breast
  • a closeup, overhead shot of an authentic Italian pasta carbonara recipe in a white bowl with a spoon, on a white tablecloth with crusty bread
    Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara Recipe
  • Just 15 minutes to a healthy and delicious dinner! Sweet and Spicy Baked Salmon
    Sweet & Spicy Baked Salmon
  • Balsamic Chicken with Goat Cheese Pasta & Roasted Grapes - Everyone needs an easy, upscale dish for entertaining or a special occasion. All the components of this delicious dish come together quickly and the flavor is out of this world!
    Goat Cheese Pasta with Balsamic Chicken & Roasted Grapes
  • a plate of grilled mahi mahi topped with pesto and served over rice
    24 Mahi Mahi Recipes for Grilling, Baking, and Pan-Searing
  • Grilled Halibut
    Grilled Halibut
  • This Creamy Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Italian Sausage is so good you will be dancing in your kitchen!! Sophisticated yet easy to make and something the whole family will love!
    Creamy Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
  • Side view of a cast iron pan with healthy nachos topped with fresh vegetables and avocado slices, surrounded by ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and an avocado half.
    26 Ground Chicken Recipes + Creative Ideas for Every Meal
  • Spicy Avocado Pasta with Jalapenos and Queso Fresco
    Avocado Pasta with Jalapeños and Queso Fresco
  • New Orleans Shrimp and Grits Recipe
    Cajun Shrimp and Grits RECIPE (READY IN 30 MINUTES)
  • a closeup of three cilantro lime chicken breasts with visible grill marks resting on a wooden cutting board
    Cilantro Lime Chicken (Grilled, Baked, or Air Fried!)
  • Seafood Mac & Cheese in a Skillet
    Seafood Mac and Cheese
  • steak and potato chimichurri - a fantastic one-dish meal! {and a great use for leftover steak}
    Steak & Potato Chimichurri with Fresh Summer Vegetables
  • a pork butt sits on the smoker
    Smoked Pork Butt Recipe (Tender, Juicy & Full of Flavor!)
  • baked chicken drumsticks just out of the oven, topped with a delicious asian sauce, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds
    Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic-Honey Asian Glaze
  • a plate setting with mussels carbonara
    Mussels Carbonara

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