Dinner
181 recipes
Dinner carries more weight than the other meals, which is why it is the largest category here and the hardest to browse. Sort it by time first. A Tuesday needs something on the table in forty minutes with one pan to wash; a Saturday can absorb a braise that runs three hours mostly unattended.
The weeknight recipes are built around a short ingredient list and one heat source. Get the pan properly hot before anything goes in, salt earlier than feels right, and give protein enough space that it browns instead of steaming. A crowded pan is the most common reason a quick dinner tastes flat.
The longer recipes work the other way. Braises, roasts and stews want low, patient heat, and they reward you for browning the meat and the aromatics separately before any liquid goes in. They also improve overnight, so cooking one a day ahead is a feature rather than a compromise.
Whatever you pick, decide on the sides before you start rather than after. Most dinners fall apart in the last five minutes, when the main is resting and nothing else is ready.
Pasta alla Norma
Sicilian eggplant and tomato pasta finished with basil and salty ricotta salata for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Silky pasta tossed with crisp cured pork, grated cheese, black pepper, and a creamy egg sauce—ready in about 30 minutes.
Bibimbap
Colorful Korean rice bowls topped with seasoned beef, vegetables, fried eggs, and gochujang sauce for a satisfying homemade meal.
Lasagna Bolognese
Layered pasta with slow-simmered beef and pork ragù, creamy béchamel, and bubbling cheese for a satisfying family dinner.
Tandoori Chicken with Naan and Raita
Yogurt-marinated spiced chicken roasted until charred, served with warm naan and cool cucumber raita.
Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic-Butter and Apple-Onion Pan Sauce (60-Minute Roast)
Juicy oven-roasted pork loin finished with a caramelized apple-onion pan sauce and garlic-butter, perfect for weeknight roast or holiday centerpiece in 60 minutes.
Chicken Paprikash
Rich stovetop paprika-braised chicken finished with tangy sour cream and served over buttered egg noodles in about 45 minutes
Grilled Swordfish with Charred Corn and Strawberry-Basil Salsa
Summer grilled swordfish steaks topped with bright charred corn, strawberry-basil salsa and lemon — perfect for BBQ dinners in 30 minutes.
Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken with Corn-Tomato Succotash and Basil-Chive Yogurt
Charred lemon-herb chicken with a bright summer corn and cherry tomato succotash, finished with a cooling basil-chive yogurt—30-minute weeknight grill dish.
Grilled Peach, Corn and Halloumi Salad with Basil-Lime Vinaigrette (30-Minute, Vegetarian)
Charred peaches, smoky grilled corn and crispy halloumi tossed with a bright basil-lime vinaigrette for a 30-minute summer BBQ salad.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Slow-simmered stovetop gumbo with dark roux, shredded chicken and spicy sausage — hearty 90-minute Cajun-style stew for family dinners.
Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Green Beans
Oven-glazed poultry thighs in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard glaze with crisp-tender green beans — a 40-minute weeknight family meal.
Paneer Butter Masala
Rich stovetop Indian tomato-cream curry with seared cheese cubes, warm spices, and a buttery finish—weeknight-friendly, 40-minute vegetarian dinner.
Penne alla Vodka with Pancetta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (30-Minute)
Creamy penne alla vodka with crisp pancetta and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, ready in 30 minutes for a flavorful weeknight pasta.
Chicken Fricassee
Stovetop-braised chicken fricassee in 45 minutes: tender braised chicken in a silky white-wine mustard cream sauce with mushrooms and herbs.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Strawberry Chimichurri
Char-grilled shrimp and spring vegetables finished with a bright strawberry-chimichurri for a 25-minute Memorial Day grill or spring dinner.
Honey-Soy Braised Chicken Thighs with Ginger-Scallion Rice (One-Pot, 40-Minute)
One-pot honey-soy braised chicken thighs over fragrant ginger-scallion rice — 40-minute weeknight dinner with sticky glaze and bright aromatics.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Spring Herb Chimichurri (Memorial Day Grill, 30 Minutes)
Charred lamb chops topped with a bright spring herb chimichurri of parsley, mint, chives and lemon—perfect for Memorial Day grilling in 30 minutes.
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ramp-Pistachio Pesto (Memorial Day BBQ, 35-Minute)
Charred grilled chicken thighs topped with a bright ramp-pistachio pesto and quick-grilled asparagus for a 35-minute Memorial Day BBQ main.
Chicken Roulade with Spring Pea, Mint and Ricotta Filling
Pan-seared and oven-finished chicken roulades stuffed with ricotta, sweet spring peas and mint, finished with a bright lemon pan sauce in 45 minutes.
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemon and Olives (One-Pan, 45-Minute)
One-pan Moroccan-spiced roasted chicken thighs with preserved lemon, green olives, and a bright herb-citrus sauce—weeknight dinner in 45 minutes.
Shrimp and Chorizo Paella-Style Skillet
One-pan paella-style skillet with seared chorizo, tender shrimp, saffron rice and bright peas — 30-minute weeknight Spanish-inspired dinner.
