Dinner recipes

Dinner recipes for every kind of evening, from 15-minute sides to slow weekend roasts. Weeknight options include smash tacos, lomo saltado, a Korean ground beef bowl and cajun chicken pasta, all built around quick stovetop or sheet-pan cooking. When there is more time, try a standing rib roast with an herb crust, whole roasted branzino with lemon and rosemary, or broiled lobster tails with garlic butter.

You will also find casseroles and slow cooker meals that mostly cook themselves, plus lighter soups, salads and vegetable-forward plates. Check the time in each title to match the recipe to your evening, and look to the cuisine, from Mexican and Peruvian to West African and Mediterranean, to decide what sounds good tonight.

Ultra-Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Crunchy Baked Chicken Wings with a golden finish. A touch of baking powder creates a crisp skin without frying. Great for game day appetizers.

Crispy Fried Chicken Skin with Garlic

Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Chicken skin, garlic powder, and sea salt make this Fried Chicken Skin. Starting the pan cold renders the fat for a shattering crunch in 45 min.

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Use cream cheese to stabilize the fats in this Olive garden alfredo sauce recipe. This prevents the sauce from separating in just 20 minutes.

Cheesy Turkey Sliders with Provolone

Cheesy Turkey Sliders

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Hawaiian rolls, Provolone, and turkey make these Cheesy Turkey Sliders. A double layer of cheese prevents soggy bread in just 27 minutes.

Authentic Lomo Saltado with Sirloin

Lomo Saltado in 37 Minutes

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Smoky, tangy beef stir fry with crispy fries is Lomo Saltado. High heat searing creates a deep crust on the beef before the glaze. Try this dish today.

Southern Sweet Tea in a Gallon Pitcher

Southern Sweet Tea

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Clear, smooth Sweet Tea with no bitter edge. Hot steeping dissolves the sugar fully before the pitcher chills, so each glass stays sweet to the bottom.

Corn Dip with Cream Cheese and Charred Corn

Corn Dip with Cream Cheese

4.83 (6 Ratings)

How do you make corn dip that tastes smoky instead of flat? Charring the corn in a dry skillet adds smoky depth that balances the cream cheese.

Turkey Meatloaf: Tender and Savory

Turkey Meatloaf for 6 Servings

4.54 (13 Ratings)

Tender and savory Turkey Meatloaf with a sweet tart glaze. Learn how the texture stays tender using a breadcrumb soak. Great for family dinner nights.

Healthy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Red Lentils

Healthy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Busy families can enjoy this Healthy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup. The ingredient role breakdown shows how red lentils create a thick, hearty texture.

Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Soup in 40 Minutes

Sweet Potato Chickpea Soup

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Sweet Potato Chickpea Soup provides a hearty plant-based meal. Check out the section Why It Actually Works for texture tips. Ready in 40 minutes.

Quick Easy Sweet Potato Soup with Ginger

Easy Sweet Potato Soup

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, and garlic create this Easy Sweet Potato Soup. Check out the Quick Recipe Specs for this comforting 40-minute meal.

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Soup with Bone-In Thighs

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Many homemade soups require hours of stovetop tending. This Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Soup simplifies prep and includes an ingredients substitutes table.

Creamy Potato Leek Soup: Rich and Comforting

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

5.00 (2 Ratings)

A detailed cooking guide includes a quick method comparison. This Creamy Potato Leek Soup is for home cooks wanting a rich, comforting French classic.

Mediterranean White Bean Soup in 35 Minutes

Mediterranean White Bean Soup

4.20 (5 Ratings)

Want a healthy Mediterranean White Bean Soup? This 35-minute recipe uses blended beans for richness and includes a guide on what each ingredient does.

Creamy White Bean Soup in 40 Minutes

Creamy White Bean Soup

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Purée a few beans for a lush base in this Creamy White Bean Soup. Our guide to making the soup ensures a rich result in only 40 minutes total.

Spicy Black Bean Soup: Smoky and Rich

Spicy Black Bean Soup

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Spicy Black Bean Soup with a smoky, rich flavor. This guide includes the cooking specs for easy prep. Ready in 45 minutes for a healthy family dinner.

Old Fashioned Instant Pot Bean Soup

Instant Pot Bean Soup

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Includes a detailed step by step method for a hearty meal. This Instant Pot Bean Soup is for home cooks craving a smoky, comforting dinner.

Healthy Instant Pot Vegetable Soup: Zesty and Hearty

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Zesty and hearty Instant Pot Vegetable Soup. This guide includes a quick recipe specs section for efficiency. Ideal for healthy weekday meal prep.

Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Sweet potatoes, red lentils, and ginger make this Sweet Potato Lentil Soup. It includes a timing and yield breakdown and takes 45 minutes total.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with Bell Pepper

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.00 (4 Ratings)

Yellow onion, bell pepper, and garlic define this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. Check the detailed recipe specs for this meal ready in 40 min.