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.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Yogurt and Spring Pea-Prosciutto Salad (30-Minute)
Pan-seared salmon with bright lemon-dill yogurt and a fresh spring pea, prosciutto and arugula salad—30-minute weeknight dinner featuring seasonal peas.
Coq au Vin (Red Wine-Braised Chicken, 90-Minute)
Red wine-braised chicken with bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, and a glossy wine sauce—90-minute braise for dinner or entertaining.
Oven-Braised Beef Brisket with Coffee-Chipotle Rub (3.5-Hour Roast)
Slow-roasted oven brisket rubbed with coffee and chipotle for a smoky, caramelized crust and melt-in-your-mouth slices in 3.5 hours.
Pan-Roasted Whole Trout with Lemon-Herb Butter and Smashed Potatoes (30-Minute)
Pan-roasted whole trout with crisp skin, bright lemon-herb butter, and quick smashed new potatoes for a 30-minute weeknight seafood meal.
Pan-Fried Chicken Potstickers with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce (30-Minute)
Crispy pan-fried chicken potstickers with tender filling and a bright ginger-soy dipping sauce — 30-minute weeknight skillet recipe.
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Lemon-Oregano Rice (30-Minute)
Charred grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic and oregano served with cooling tzatziki and fragrant lemon-oregano rice in 30 minutes.
Baked Salmon with Blood Orange, Pistachio and Whipped Feta — 30-Minute Valentine's Dinner
Oven-baked salmon topped with bright blood orange, crunchy pistachios and creamy whipped feta — 30-minute romantic seafood dinner.
Beef Burgers with Caramelized Onion Jam and Smoked Gouda
Grilled juicy patties topped with sweet caramelized onion jam and melted smoked Gouda—30-minute homemade weeknight sandwich with tangy mayo.
Seared Scallops with Blood Orange-Caper Salsa and Toasted Freekeh (30-Minute)
Pan-seared scallops served over nutty toasted freekeh with bright blood orange-caper salsa and crunchy pistachios—30-minute seafood weeknight dinner.
Chicken and Leek Pie (Shortcrust, 60-Minute)
Rich chicken and leek pie with flaky shortcrust, creamy white wine sauce, and tender root vegetables—one-pan bake in about 60 minutes.
Oven-Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Lemony Freekeh Salad (45-Minute)
Crispy oven-roasted za'atar chicken thighs served with a bright lemony freekeh salad and fresh herbs — weeknight one-pan and salad combo.
Skillet Turkey Meatballs in Lemon-Garlic Tomato Sauce (30-Minute)
Pan-seared turkey meatballs simmered in a bright lemon-garlic tomato sauce, ready in 30 minutes for a weeknight family dinner.
Sheet-Pan Crispy Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts and Maple-Balsamic Glaze (35-Minute)
Oven-roasted gnocchi and caramelized Brussels sprouts tossed in a sticky maple-balsamic glaze with crispy halloumi and toasted walnuts.
Miso-Glazed Broiled Eggplant with Scallion-Sesame Drizzle
Broiled miso-glazed eggplant with a sweet-savory glaze and tangy scallion-sesame drizzle—simple broiler-roasted vegetarian main or side in 25 minutes.
Tacos al Pastor (Grilled Pork with Pineapple, 45 Minutes)
Grilled marinated pork tacos al pastor with charred pineapple, smoky achiote-chipotle flavors and fresh cilantro-onion — 45-minute weeknight dinner.
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Stovetop 45-minute silky egg-thickened chicken and rice broth with bright citrus and tender shredded chicken—easy weeknight family soup.
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Orzo
Seared skin-on chicken finished over tender, cheesy orzo in a bright lemon-garlic cream—50-minute weeknight skillet dinner.
Roasted Turnip and Citrus Gratin with Gruyère & Hazelnut Crunch (60-Minute Bake)
Baked winter gratin of caramelized turnips and bright citrus in creamy Gruyère, topped with toasted hazelnut-panko crunch — 60-minute vegetarian bake.
Pan-Roasted Crispy Chicken Thighs with Braised White Beans and Mustard Greens (40-Minute)
Crispy-skinned pan-roasted poultry with creamy braised white beans, bitter greens, and lemony pan sauce—one-skillet weeknight dinner in about 40 minutes.
Oven-Baked Korean-Style Chicken Wings with Gochujang Honey Glaze (45-Minute)
Crispy oven-baked Korean-style chicken wings tossed in a sticky gochujang-honey glaze with sesame and scallions—45-minute weeknight or game-day snack.
Braised Short Ribs with Citrus-Pomegranate Glaze
Slow-braised short ribs finished with a glossy citrus-pomegranate glaze and winter spices—make-ahead braise perfect for January dinner parties.
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Blood Orange, Fennel & Roasted Grapes (40-Minute)
Pan-roasted chicken thighs finished with a sticky blood-orange glaze, caramelized fennel, and sweet roasted grapes for a bright winter weeknight dinner.
