Dinner recipes

Dinner recipes for weeknights and slower weekends, from 30-minute pastas and soups to roasts and bakes that fill the oven. Quick options include white chicken chili, creamy Italian sausage pasta and Boursin orzo bake, all ready in about half an hour. Bowls such as beef bibimbap, teriyaki chicken poke bowl and grilled salmon asparagus bowl suit one-serving-per-person meals.

When you have more time, French onion pot roast, hearty beef stew with root vegetables and American meatloaf with glaze feed a crowd and make good leftovers. Sheet pan and one-pan dinners keep cleanup light, while casseroles like enchilada casserole and sweet potato casserole work well for potlucks. Check the time and serving count at the top of each recipe to match your evening.

Tender Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

Tender Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

4.50 (6 Ratings)

How do you keep a Pot Roast from becoming dry? Sear the beef hard and add vegetables late to prevent mushy carrots and dry meat for 8 servings.

Greek Salad Recipe Ever in 15 Minutes

Greek Salad Recipe Ever

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Home cooks craving freshness will love this Greek Salad Recipe Ever. Thick cuts and no lettuce make the vegetables tangy, briny, and crisp.

Smoked Turkey Cabbage with Onions

Smoked Turkey Cabbage with Onion

4.29 (7 Ratings)

Ready in 46 min, Smoked Turkey Cabbage is a savory side. Smoked turkey wings provide a salty depth that makes this vegetable dish hearty and filling.

Authentic Mexican Rice with Roma Tomatoes

Mexican Rice in 40 Minutes

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Enjoy nutty, fluffy grains with this Mexican Rice. Browning the rice before simmering creates a rich essence; try this for your next dinner.

Crispy Baked Boursin Cheese with Hot Honey

Boursin Cheese Hot Honey

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Cold cheese spreads can feel plain for guests. Boursin Cheese Hot Honey adds heat and depth by using roasted garlic smashed into a paste for flavor.

Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl in 30 Minutes

Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Many rice bowls lack depth of flavor or take too long to prep. This Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl uses a pan sauce to add richness in 30 minutes.

Turkey Pasta Fagioli with Smoked Turkey

Turkey Pasta Fagioli One-Pot

4.43 (7 Ratings)

Many bean soups lack depth without hours of simmering. This Turkey Pasta Fagioli uses smoked turkey to mimic a slow-simmered stew in under an hour.

Penne Pasta and Alfredo Sauce in 22 Minutes

Penne Alfredo in 22 Minutes

3.50 (2 Ratings)

A rich, glossy Penne Alfredo. Using starchy pasta water bonds the fat and cheese to prevent oil separation, so try this dinner tonight.

One Pan Baked Chicken Alfredo

One Pan Baked Chicken Alfredo

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Chicken often dries out when baked. This Baked Chicken Alfredo stays tender because the meat cooks directly on the sauce for a rich, creamy finish.

Recipe for Shrimp Alfredo in 30 Minutes

Recipe for Shrimp Alfredo

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Use a dry-sear method to keep seafood tender in this Recipe for Shrimp Alfredo. This version omits the flour roux for a clean taste in 30 min.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce in 20 Minutes

Alfredo Sauce in 20 Minutes

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Many home-cooked white sauces break or clump. This Alfredo Sauce stays smooth in 20 minutes by using a simple emulsion of butter and heavy cream.

Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce with Dairy

Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Hearty and rich, this Bolognese Sauce has a deep finish. A slow simmer for 3 hours develops the characteristic flavor for a comforting dinner.

Lemon Caper Butter Sauce in 10 Minutes

Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

4.00 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 10 minutes, this Lemon Caper Butter Sauce is bright and briny. Using fresh lemon juice cuts through the rich butter to finish a piece of fish.

French Onion Soup with Caramelized Onions

Caramelized French Onion Soup

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Slowly cooking yellow onions on low heat creates a rich, sweet base. French Onion Soup is a classic choice for those craving a comforting dinner.

Food Processor Zucchini Noodles with Garlic

Food Processor Zucchini Noodles

4.00 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 25 minutes, these Food Processor Zucchini Noodles are a fresh pasta swap. Salting the zucchini first prevents sogginess for a crisp texture.

Korean Beef Bibimbap With Gochujang Aioli

Beef Bibimbap for 3 Servings

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Rich steak and fresh vegetables meet a creamy sauce in this Korean Beef Bibimbap With Gochujang Aioli. Slice sirloin against the grain for tenderness.

Johnny Marzetti Casserole with Ground Beef

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 45 minutes, this Johnny Marzetti Casserole is a hearty meal. Using under-boiled pasta prevents mushy noodles in this classic Macaroni Goulash.

Creamy Turkey a la King with Mushrooms

Turkey a la King

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Turn holiday leftovers into Turkey a la King. Using a simple roux keeps the sauce thick and glossy for a rich, savory dinner served over rice.

How to Cook Tri Tip in 55 Minutes

How to Cook Tri Tip

4.29 (7 Ratings)

Tri tip often turns gray and chewy when cooked too hot throughout. Our How to Cook Tri Tip sears first, then finishes in the oven for a rosy center.

Easy Beef Lasagna: Ready in 70 Minutes

Beef Lasagna in 1 Hour 10 Minutes

4.43 (7 Ratings)

Lean ground beef and marinara make this Easy Weeknight Lasagna Recipe Under an Hour with Ground Beef. It explains why no-boil noodles work in 1h 10min.