Easy Dinner Recipes

Some of our favorite dinners are easy dinners! Our easy dinner recipes give you endless dinner possibilities.

Bowl of Taquitos Topped with Shredded Lettuce, Salsa, Crema Mexicana, Cilantro, and Queso Fresco

Taquitos de Pollo (Chicken Taquitos)

Close Up: Plate of Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet) with Cucumber Slices, Romaine Leaves, Rice, and a Small Bowl of Sriracha

Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet)

Casserole Dish of Trinidadian Macaroni Pie Cut into Individual Servings with One Piece Lifted Using a Spatula

Trinidadian Macaroni Pie

Lemon Pepper Chicken in a Pan Garnished with Shredded Parsley and Lemon Slices

Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

Stir-Fried Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic and Chile Oil in a Plate Next to a Pair of Chopsticks, a Bowl of Rice, a Cup of Tea, and a Tea Kettle

Stir-Fried Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic and Chile Oil

Turkey Tenderloin Sliced on a Cutting Board

Turkey Tenderloin

Two Halves of a Chopped Cheese Sandwich on a Plate

Grilled Honey-Balsamic Chicken with Vegetables

Grilled Honey-Balsamic Chicken with Vegetables

Bowl of Eggplant Chickpea Stew

Instant Pot Eggplant Chickpea Stew

Stovetop Taco Soup in a Bowl Topped with Avocado Slices, Cotija Cheese, and Cilantro and Surrounded by Bowls of Toppings

Stovetop Taco Soup

Shrimp and Mushroom Stir Fry Served over Rice

Shrimp and Mushroom Stir Fry

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara in a Bowl with Utensils

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Two Plates of Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta

Dubu Jorim (Korean Braised Tofu) on a Platter

Dubu Jorim (Korean Braised Tofu)

Easy Sheet Pan Vegan Burritos (Cross Section Cut)

Easy Sheet Pan Vegan Burritos

Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Mushrooms, Sausage, and Kale in a Bowl

Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Mushrooms, Sausage, and Kale

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu on a Plate Served with a Bowl of Sauce

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Pasta With Garlic and Oil) Topped with Parsley and Parmesan

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Pasta With Garlic and Oil)

Motta Porrichu (Spicy Coconut Ginger Omelette) with Rice and Peppers

Motta Porrichu (Spicy Coconut Ginger Omelette)

Air Fryer Dijon Salmon with Charred Green Beans and a Lemon Wedge

Air Fryer Dijon Salmon with Charred Green Beans

Harissa Grilled Shrimp with Orzo and Olives Next to Small Bowls with Olives, Lemon Wedges, and a Fork on a Cloth Napkin

Harissa Grilled Shrimp with Orzo and Olives

Salmon with Lemon Slices in Air Fryer

Air Fryer Salmon

Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes, Apples, Shallots, and Thyme

Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Apples, and Shallots

Plate of easy beef strognaoff with a bite being lifted on a fork

Beef Stroganoff

Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Lime Wedges on a Plate Surrounded a Bowl of More Lime Wedge and a Bowl of Queso Fresco

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Bowl of Grilled Shrimp Salad with Shrimp, Avocados, Cherry Tomatoes, and Cotija Cheese

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Trader Joe's store front

My 5 Favorite Trader Joe's Shortcuts for Easy Summer Dinners

Person lounging on chair with lazy summer dinners around them

Lazy Summer Dinners

Bowl of No Cook Tomato Sauce Pasta with a Fork

No-Cook Tomato Basil Pasta

Bowl of Bucatini all'Amatriciana Recipe

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Smashed Tomato Pasta on a Serving Platter Next to a Block of Parmesan on a Plate

Smashed Tomato Pasta

Bowl of Fresh Corn Pasta with a Fork

Fresh Corn Pasta

Plate of Whole Grilled Eggplant Next to a Platter of More Eggplant and an Oil Dispenser

Whole Grilled Eggplant

Instant pot with summery illustrations around it

The Instant Pot Should Be Your Go-To Summertime Gadget

Smoked salmon on a platter.

Hot Smoked Salmon Is My Secret to Easy, Flavor-Packed Summer Meals

Peach Dijon Pork Chops in a Pan on Top of Kitchen Towel

Peach Dijon Pork Chops

Sesame Soba Noodles in a Bowl Garnished with Spring Onions Next to Plate with Spring Onions and Seasoning and Another Plate with Slices of Radish

Sesame Soba Noodles

Grilled Pork Chops on Plate with Carving Fork

Easy Grilled Pork Chops

Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta on a Plate with a Fork

Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Beef Bulgogi

Easy Beef Bulgogi

Grilled Pork Chops with Adobo Paste

Grilled Pork Chops with Adobo Paste

Easy Grilled Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Easy Grilled Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala

Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala

Plate of Grilled Halibut with Calabrian Chile Gremolata with Utensils on a Table

Grilled Halibut with Calabrian Chile Gremolata

Kuku Sabzi on platter with yogurt dip.

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

Korean steamed eggs in blue bowl.

Gyeran Jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)

Creamy chicken Florentine in skillet.

Creamy Chicken Florentine

Salmon with dukkah and couscous on pink plate.

Dukkah-Spiced Salmon with Lemony Couscous

Scooping a spoonful of mac and cheese with creamed spinach out of a casserole dish.

Spinach Mac and Cheese

Weeknight chicken salad in a bowl.

Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing

Swiss chard, lemon, and parmesan pasta heaped in a low bowl.

Easy Pasta with Winter Greens

Spicy Honey Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli on a white plate with a fork.

Hot Honey Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli

Summery blt pasta on a table with white linens, utensils and ice water.

Overhead view of a sheet pan with Chicago-style hot dogs on it.

Chicago Hot Dogs

Sheet pan meatloaf dinner on a plate with broccoli and potatoes.

Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with Crispy Broccoli and Mustard Glazed Potatoes

Oysters on the grill to show how to grill oysters.

Grilled Oysters with Spicy Miso Butter

Easy Dinner Recipes for Beginners

10 Easy Dinner Recipes for Beginners

Air Fryer Fish Sticks on a Plate with a Small Bowl of Tartar Sauce and a Lemon Slice. More Fish Sticks in Air Fryer Basin Next to Plate.

Air Fryer Fish Sticks

BLT Wraps on a Plate with Chips

Bowl of Quick and Easy Sesame Peanut Noodles

Sesame Peanut Noodles

One-Pot Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Capers in a Bowl

One-Pot Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Capers

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