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Favorite Fall Dinners All fall dinners

  • Roast Beef

    4 hrs, 35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.
  • Horizontal view of white plate with slice of small batch lasagna and garnished with chopped parsley. A partial view of the baked lasagna in the glass pan is to the right of the plate. Above the plate to the left is a small bowl of lettuce and a tumbler. A fork is on the left of the plate.

    1 hr, 5 min
    This small-batch weeknight lasagna comfortably serves two and is ready in half the time as a larger batch. Loaf Pan Lasagna is layered with chunky pieces of sausage and rustic-but-quick tomato sauce.
  • The best patty melt sliced in half and stacked on top of each other. The sandwich is crispy with melted cheese, caramelized onions and beef patties visible.

    50 min
    Switch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between two slices of toasted bread for the BEST HOMEMADE patty melt ever! This recipe serves two, but you can easily scale it up or down.
  • Best Tomato Soup Recipe - bowls of tomato soup on table with bread

    40 min
    Dairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    This Classic Tomato Soup is rich with a velvety texture. It’s easy to make with canned tomatoes, and perfectly suited for all of your grilled cheese dipping needs. Better than a can of Campbell's and just about as easy!
  • Meatballs with rice in a white dish.

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Porcupine meatballs are a classic retro dinner, made easier and quicker in the Instant Pot! Ground beef and rice meatballs are served in a simple tomato sauce. (No porcupines!) This is an easy 30 minute dinner.
  • Pot Roast

    4 hrs, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Cooked low and slow on the stovetop, beef chuck or shoulder roast becomes a fall-apart tender pot roast. Onions, garlic, carrots, and red wine make this a satisfying, flavorful dinner.
  • Casserole dish of baked eggplant parmesan

    3 hrs, 45 min
    Vegetarian
    Classic for a reason, Italian baked Eggplant Parmesan is comfort food at its best. Breaded eggplant slices are layered with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly.
  • Spicy Pumpkin Soup

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Quick and easy spicy pumpkin soup made with pumpkin purée, onions, fresh ginger, chicken stock, cream, and a mixture of curry, cumin, and coriander.

  • 4 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    How to cook the best turkey for Thanksgiving? Roast it breast-side down! This is our tried-and-true method for Thanksgiving turkey and we share all the details. From defrosting to long to cook the turkey, we've got your Thanksgiving covered.
  • White Chicken Chili in the pressure cooker

    55 min
    This White Chicken Chili is proof that chili doesn't have to be red and beefy to be delicious. Plus, this version is ready in a fraction of the time thanks to the pressure cooker!
  • Cauliflower Bolognese on a plate with spaghetti and a fork.

    1 hr
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Vegetarian Bolognese is a rich, luscious won’t-miss-the-meat pasta sauce. Roasting cauliflower and mushrooms deepens the flavor of this satisfying dinner. Double the recipe to eat some now and freeze some for later.
  • Cheesy Tuna Melt bake until the cheese melts

    30 min
    English Muffin Tuna Melts! If you've got the fixins for tuna salad, some cheese, and a few English Muffins, you've got dinner. With any luck, you've got dinner your kids will love, too.
  • Pressure cooker Beef Stew made in the instant pot and served in bowls

    1 hr, 40 min
    Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew! All the flavor of a slow-cooked stew, done in a fraction of the time in the pressure cooker. Made with beef stew meat, onion, celery, carrots, parsnips, and of course, Guinness. So good on a cold winter day.
  • How to Make Mac and Cheese in the Slow Cooker

    5 min
    Slow cooker, meet mac and cheese! If you're looking for a hands-off recipe for delicious mac and cheese, you've found it. We have a few tricks to avoid mushy pasta and watery sauce, too!
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches cut in half and stacked ontop of each other. Alternating with orange and white cheese with a bowl of tomato soup in the background.

    10 min
    Vegetarian
    Everything you ever wanted to know about making the very best grilled cheese sandwich! Mayo or butter? Open-faced or closed? Lid on or off? There's more to a good grilled cheese than you might think!
  • A bowl of crockpot Taco Soup topped with sour cream and chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free
    This slow cooker taco soup with ground beef is so easy — and SO GOOD! It's perfect for busy weeks with flexible cooking times for any schedule. Serve with tortilla chips, cilantro-lime rice, or cornbread.
  • Bowl of French Onion Soup with crusty bread and melted cheese on top with an Instant Pot in the background.

    1 hr, 15 min
    Healthy
    Instant Pot French Onion Soup! French onion soup is comfort food at its finest. Rich, intensely-flavored broth and caramelized onions, topped with crusty, cheese-covered bread is sure to warm anyone on a cold winter’s night. Make this delicious soup in half the time by using your Instant Pot!
  • Vegetarian Lasagna

    2 hrs, 5 min
    Vegetarian
    Vegetarian Lasagna to feed a crowd! This one is filled with meaty shiitake and cremini mushrooms, spinach, and ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Your vegetarian and meat-eating guests will fight for seconds.
  • Best Baked Chicken Recipe chicken on white plate with carrots and herbs

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    If you can bake chicken, you can make dinner over and over again. This is a simple recipe with salt, pepper, and olive oil, but so versatile.
  • Quick and Easy Fish Stew

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious fish stew! Fresh fish fillets cooked in a stew with onions, garlic, parsley, tomato, clam juice and white wine.
  • Beef Brisket recipe with carrots on platter

    4 hrs, 50 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo
    Beef Brisket cooked as a pot roast couldn't be easier. Just sear and then cook it in the oven with onions and garlic all afternoon until it becomes fall-apart tender. The leftovers freeze beautifully, too!
  • Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with a golden crust has a serving removed and set on a white plate to the right.

    1 hr, 35 min
    Homemade chicken pot pie is comfort food at its best. This easy-to-make version lets you prep the pie and make the gravy while the chicken roasts in the oven. Make it even easier on yourself by using frozen vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and store-bought puff pastry rather than pie dough.
  • A pot pie with a golden crust is in a ramekin with some of the crust removed to show the filling.

    1 hr, 55 min
    This from-scratch Chicken Pot Pie is adapted from Marshall Field's classic recipe. With a slow-cooked chicken, a creamy vegetable filling, and a handmade pie crust, this pot pie is the ultimate comfort food.
  • Dumplings recipe ladled in a bowl.

    1 hr
    Chicken and dumplings is comfort food at its best! Start with a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, then add easy homemade dumplings that cook up light and fluffy.
  • Beef Short ribs braised in the slow cooker and served with polenta on a round plate

    8 hrs, 30 min
    Use your slow cooker to braise short ribs to perfection! They become incredibly tender in mix of beef stock and bourbon, and are terrific served on top of cheesy grits. It's a dish that warms you from the inside out.

Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals All quick & easy dinners

  • Lemon artichoke pasta with spinach

    30 min
    Vegetarian
    There are never enough pasta recipes, right? Here's a quick one that combines creamy ricotta, spinach, and artichoke hearts, topped a crunchy mix of breadcrumbs and almonds.
  • Beef and Broccoli with Ramen Noodles

    25 min
    A Chinese takeout favorite—beef with broccoli—cooked with ramen noodles means this is one completely filling meal. And it's on the table in less than 30 minutes!
  • Shrimp Scampi

    15 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Quick and easy shrimp scampi. Shrimp sautéed in easy scampi sauce with garlic, butter, olive oil, and white wine, tossed with red pepper flakes and parsley.
  • Hamburger Macaroni

    25 min
    Hamburger and Macaroni! Others call it goulash or even American chop suey. Whatever you call it, it's great for a midweek meal. Browned ground beef cooked in a tomato onion sauce, mixed in with elbow macaroni. So good!
  • Best Tomato Soup Recipe - bowls of tomato soup on table with bread

    40 min
    Dairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    This Classic Tomato Soup is rich with a velvety texture. It’s easy to make with canned tomatoes, and perfectly suited for all of your grilled cheese dipping needs. Better than a can of Campbell's and just about as easy!
  • How to cook salmon on the grill skin side up

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Here's an easy way to grill salmon without the fish sticking to the grates. Promise! And mix up your approach with 4 different marinades while you're at it.
  • pan fried flank steak

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    A quick and easy way of cooking lean flank steak on the stovetop.
  • A table is set with a plate with fish tacos. Corn tortillas layered with fish, avocado, cabbage, cilantro, cheese and lime.

    21 min
    Healthy
    Fish tacos are a favorite quick and easy weeknight meal. Choose cod, tilapia, or halibut, quickly pan-sear in a skillet, and serve with a simply cabbage slaw. 20 minutes start to finish!
  • Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    How to get juicy chicken breasts on the grill? It's all in the brine! Just 30 minutes of brining makes all the difference between dry chicken and perfect chicken.

  • 25 min
    Pasta served with a sauce made with oil-packed canned tuna, onions, capers, white wine, and parsley.
  • White Chicken Chili in the pressure cooker

    55 min
    This White Chicken Chili is proof that chili doesn't have to be red and beefy to be delicious. Plus, this version is ready in a fraction of the time thanks to the pressure cooker!
  • Cheesy Tuna Melt bake until the cheese melts

    30 min
    English Muffin Tuna Melts! If you've got the fixins for tuna salad, some cheese, and a few English Muffins, you've got dinner. With any luck, you've got dinner your kids will love, too.
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches cut in half and stacked ontop of each other. Alternating with orange and white cheese with a bowl of tomato soup in the background.

    10 min
    Vegetarian
    Everything you ever wanted to know about making the very best grilled cheese sandwich! Mayo or butter? Open-faced or closed? Lid on or off? There's more to a good grilled cheese than you might think!
  • Roast salmon filet on foil with roast grape tomatoes, chopped cilantro and thinkly sliced lime on top.

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    This easy, all-in-one Salmon Foil Packet with potatoes, snap peas, and tomatoes gets its spicy zing from Harissa paste, a North African spice mix. Baking in foil makes super-tender salmon and clean up is a snap! This dinner is designed to feed two, but it’s easy to scale up or down.
  • Easy chicken tikka masala served over basmati rice in bowl

    35 min
    Gluten-Free
    This easy stovetop Chicken Tikka Masala tastes just like your favorite Indian take-out and is ready in under an hour. Leftovers are even better the next day!
  • Two poached eggs on top of two pieces of stacked toast. One egg has a slightly runny yolk. Salt and pepper are sprinkled on the eggs, toast and black plate.

    2 min
    Allergy-Friendly, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian
    EASIEST way ever to poach eggs—all you need is a mug and a microwave! Ready in about a minute. Use this poached egg method to top a quick lunch salad, toast for an easy breakfast or roasted vegetables for dinner.
  • Side view of chinese take out orange chicken recipe in a scalloped white bowl with a partial view of a bowl of white rice to the left.

    35 min
    Dairy-Free
    Get the best of Chinese Orange Chicken takeout at home! This recipe is loaded with sweet citrus flavors, sesame seeds, and scallions. It’s surprisingly easy to make. All you need is a large skillet. And don’t skip the orange zest in the sauce—it’s the most important piece!
  • Homemade Salmon Cakes on a plate

    25 min
    Healthy
    How to make salmon patties with cooked salmon, bread, green onion, dill, bell pepper, egg, lemon, and paprika. These easy salmon cakes make a perfect midweek meal.
  • Puerto Rican Stewed Crab

    30 min
    Healthy
    Puerto Rican Salmorejo de Jueyes is a treat for anyone who loves crab! Traditionally an all-day family affair, buying lump crab meat means you can have this hearty stew and rice on the table in about a half an hour.
  • How to Cook London Broil Steak

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    London Broil - Top round steak, seasoned with dry mustard, salt, pepper, and rubbed with butter, pan fried to brown, then finished in the oven if necessary with thicker cuts.
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    30 min
    Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! Italian sub, meet your friend, grilled cheese! This is a gooey match made in heaven: three kinds of Italian deli meat, provolone, and buttery toasted bread.
  • How to Cook Skirt Steak in a Pan - sliced steak with herbs on top

    23 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Skirt steak is a meat lover’s dream! This thin, quick-cooking cut is loaded with beefy flavor and stays tender and juicy after briefly searing in a hot pan. Learn how to cook skirt steak with finesse with these simple tips.
  • Quick and Easy Fish Stew

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious fish stew! Fresh fish fillets cooked in a stew with onions, garlic, parsley, tomato, clam juice and white wine.
  • Chicken Piccata

    20 min
    Easy Chicken Piccata! Takes 20 minutes to make. Chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, served with sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and stock or wine.
  • Poached Salmon

    15 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Poach delicious salmon steaks or fillets in only 15 minutes! Salmon poached in white wine, seasoned with fresh dill.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! All chicken dinner ideas

  • Side view of a plate of one pot chicken pasta dinner. A large skillet is behind the plate of pasta and grape tomatoes, basil and seasoning are in the upper right.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Healthy
    This quick and easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet is a one-pot noodle dish made with simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Marinated chicken breast is tossed with tender spaghetti, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and herbs. It’s the perfect easy weekday meal!
  • Easy Chicken Lo Mein

    35 min
    Making chicken lo mein at home means you can clear the fridge of whatever veggies you've got on hand, and have dinner ready faster than it would take to call for takeout. Win!
  • Beer Can Grilled Chicken

    1 hr, 40 min
    What's Beer Can Chicken, you ask?! A whole chicken cooked upright with a can of beer as its base. The reward? Tender, falling-off-the-bone chicken that's moist on the inside, crispy on the outside.
  • Grilled BBQ Chicken off the grill ready to serve

    1 hr, 50 min
    BBQ Chicken cooked slowly on the grill, slathered with your favorite barbecue sauce — does it get any better? This is the best recipe for making perfect BBQ chicken for all your summer gatherings and cook outs.
  • Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    How to get juicy chicken breasts on the grill? It's all in the brine! Just 30 minutes of brining makes all the difference between dry chicken and perfect chicken.
  • White Chicken Chili in the pressure cooker

    55 min
    This White Chicken Chili is proof that chili doesn't have to be red and beefy to be delicious. Plus, this version is ready in a fraction of the time thanks to the pressure cooker!
  • Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

    35 min
    Goldfish Chicken Tenders are the ultimate kid-friendly snack that meets the ultimate kid-friendly dinner! These tenders are baked in the oven to crispy perfection. But guess what? Adults love them, too.
  • Easy chicken tikka masala served over basmati rice in bowl

    35 min
    Gluten-Free
    This easy stovetop Chicken Tikka Masala tastes just like your favorite Indian take-out and is ready in under an hour. Leftovers are even better the next day!
  • Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

    40 min
    Chicken piccata gets the full pasta treatment! Cook the penne, make a quick butter sauce, and assemble it all together. This easy lemony chicken dish will wow your kids!
  • Dry Brined Roast Chicken - - whole chicken on platter Recipe

    1 hr, 25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Dry-brined roasted chickens are the best way to get succulent, juicy meat, and crispy, golden skin! The best part? You only need 5 minutes and some space in the fridge!
  • Moo Goo Gai Pan Chicken on a white plate with rice

    35 min
    Make this easy Chinese takeout classic at home! This stir fry of chicken, mushrooms, and a sweet sauce comes together in about a half an hour. It's just as fast (or faster!) than having it delivered.
  • Chicken Freezer Meal with Chicken Tenders-close up of chicken, potatoes, olives and swiss chard

    2 hrs, 50 min
    One pan? Yes, please! This French Herbes de Provence skillet chicken uses chicken tenders, potatoes, olives, and spinach make quick work for this weeknight, freezer friendly meal.
  • Side view of chinese take out orange chicken recipe in a scalloped white bowl with a partial view of a bowl of white rice to the left.

    35 min
    Dairy-Free
    Get the best of Chinese Orange Chicken takeout at home! This recipe is loaded with sweet citrus flavors, sesame seeds, and scallions. It’s surprisingly easy to make. All you need is a large skillet. And don’t skip the orange zest in the sauce—it’s the most important piece!
  • Chicken Fajitas Recipe

    55 min
    Healthy
    A flavorful marinade and a quick sear make for easy homemade chicken fajitas—onions and bell peppers help, too. This is a classic you can make yourself!
  • Best Butter Chicken Recipe

    1 hr
    Butter Chicken simmers in a buttery tomato sauce and is punctuated by several special spices and herbs. Skip the Indian takeout and cook up your very own version of the popular dish!
  • Best Baked Chicken Recipe chicken on white plate with carrots and herbs

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    If you can bake chicken, you can make dinner over and over again. This is a simple recipe with salt, pepper, and olive oil, but so versatile.
  • Tandoori Chicken

    6 hrs, 55 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Make tandoori chicken on your grill! Chicken legs marinated in lemon juice, yogurt, and aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Piccata

    20 min
    Easy Chicken Piccata! Takes 20 minutes to make. Chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, served with sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and stock or wine.
  • Stove Top Char Siu Chicken

    1 hr, 5 min
    Warning: This Char Siu Chicken is highly addictive! You'll wonder how you ever grilled chicken thighs without this mix of honey, hoisin, garlic, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder. It's a take-out staple that's easy to make at home!
  • Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with a golden crust has a serving removed and set on a white plate to the right.

    1 hr, 35 min
    Homemade chicken pot pie is comfort food at its best. This easy-to-make version lets you prep the pie and make the gravy while the chicken roasts in the oven. Make it even easier on yourself by using frozen vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and store-bought puff pastry rather than pie dough.
  • A pot pie with a golden crust is in a ramekin with some of the crust removed to show the filling.

    1 hr, 55 min
    This from-scratch Chicken Pot Pie is adapted from Marshall Field's classic recipe. With a slow-cooked chicken, a creamy vegetable filling, and a handmade pie crust, this pot pie is the ultimate comfort food.

  • 37 min
    Break out your skillet tonight for this Italian-inspired chicken dish! Spinach, tomatoes, red onion, and capers combine to make this super simple meal a flavor superstar. Freezes well, too!
  • Lemon Chicken

    1 hr, 55 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    This easy lemon chicken recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner! Not too lemony, just right. It's made with garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Dumplings recipe ladled in a bowl.

    1 hr
    Chicken and dumplings is comfort food at its best! Start with a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, then add easy homemade dumplings that cook up light and fluffy.
  • Fried Chicken in Air Fryer

    2 hrs
    Yes! Fried chicken in the air fryer is totally possible! It's crispy, juicy, and delicious. If you're craving a fried chicken with a little less fat, give this a try!

Best Vegetarian Dinner Ideas All vegetarian dinners

  • The best grilled pizza topped with halved tomatoes, black olives, cheese, zucchini ribbons and sliced potatoes. The pizza is set on a slate background and a piece on the right is pulled away from the rest.

    35 min
    Vegetarian
    Fire up the grill and get ready for this Greek-inspired vegetarian grilled pizza! The crisp crust is topped with briny olives, feta, zucchini ribbons, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It’s everything that’s wonderful about summer in every slice.
  • Best Tomato Soup Recipe - bowls of tomato soup on table with bread

    40 min
    Dairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    This Classic Tomato Soup is rich with a velvety texture. It’s easy to make with canned tomatoes, and perfectly suited for all of your grilled cheese dipping needs. Better than a can of Campbell's and just about as easy!
  • Kraft mac and cheese - a silver spoon is scooping homemade mac and cheese our of a white casserole dish

    45 min
    Vegetarian
    This Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is just what your carb-loving soul needs! Macaroni bathed in rich, creamy cheese sauce topped with a flavorful breadcrumb topping and baked to perfection. Yes, please!
  • Casserole dish of baked eggplant parmesan

    3 hrs, 45 min
    Vegetarian
    Classic for a reason, Italian baked Eggplant Parmesan is comfort food at its best. Breaded eggplant slices are layered with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly.
  • Spicy Pumpkin Soup

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Quick and easy spicy pumpkin soup made with pumpkin purée, onions, fresh ginger, chicken stock, cream, and a mixture of curry, cumin, and coriander.
  • Cauliflower Bolognese on a plate with spaghetti and a fork.

    1 hr
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Vegetarian Bolognese is a rich, luscious won’t-miss-the-meat pasta sauce. Roasting cauliflower and mushrooms deepens the flavor of this satisfying dinner. Double the recipe to eat some now and freeze some for later.
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches cut in half and stacked ontop of each other. Alternating with orange and white cheese with a bowl of tomato soup in the background.

    10 min
    Vegetarian
    Everything you ever wanted to know about making the very best grilled cheese sandwich! Mayo or butter? Open-faced or closed? Lid on or off? There's more to a good grilled cheese than you might think!
  • Lemon artichoke pasta with spinach

    30 min
    Vegetarian
    There are never enough pasta recipes, right? Here's a quick one that combines creamy ricotta, spinach, and artichoke hearts, topped a crunchy mix of breadcrumbs and almonds.
  • Two poached eggs on top of two pieces of stacked toast. One egg has a slightly runny yolk. Salt and pepper are sprinkled on the eggs, toast and black plate.

    2 min
    Allergy-Friendly, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian
    EASIEST way ever to poach eggs—all you need is a mug and a microwave! Ready in about a minute. Use this poached egg method to top a quick lunch salad, toast for an easy breakfast or roasted vegetables for dinner.
  • Vegetarian Lasagna

    2 hrs, 5 min
    Vegetarian
    Vegetarian Lasagna to feed a crowd! This one is filled with meaty shiitake and cremini mushrooms, spinach, and ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Your vegetarian and meat-eating guests will fight for seconds.
  • Side view of a flaky spring pie on a large blue platter. One slice of the pie is missing and the cheesy artichoke filling is visible on the plate. The lower left has a pile of forks on a white plate. A grey linen tablecloth is on the table and a glass is in the upper left corner.

    1 hr, 20 min
    Vegetarian
    Canned artichokes, lemon zest, and parsley combined with a cheese trifecta of Ricotta, Swiss, and Parmesan make this surprisingly light, cheesy artichoke pie. It only takes 30 minutes to assemble and less than an hour in the oven!
  • Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl - Bowl with sweet potatoes, black beans, quinoa, and spinach

    55 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Need a good make-ahead meal? These Quinoa Bowls are loaded with creamy black beans, vitamin packed sweet potatoes, wilted spinach, and crunchy pepitas! Make everything on a Sunday and you have work-day lunches ready for the week!
  • Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheese

    45 min
    Vegetarian
    Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Southwestern toppings are the BEST! Black beans, corn, bell peppers, and creamy queso fresco make this a colorful and filling main dish all on its own. Score!
  • Tomato Galette with Whole Wheat Crust

    1 hr, 45 min
    Vegetarian
    This tomato galette with its crispy Parmesan whole wheat crust is almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Easy food processor crust. This is the perfect tart to serve all summer long.
  • Fettuccine Alfredo

    30 min
    Vegetarian
    Fettuccine Alfredo two ways: with cream and nutmeg, or with butter and Parmesan! Try it both ways and decide which one you like the best!
  • Creamy Ziti Florentine

    20 min
    Vegetarian
    Creamy Ziti Florentine is a good weeknight recipe to have in your back pocket. Made with spinach, green onions, lemon, and ricotta cheese. Quick and easy stove-top recipe!
  • Mushroom Risotto

    55 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Rich, creamy mushroom risotto with risotto rice, brandy, Parmesan and mushrooms.
  • Quinoa bowl sweet potato

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    We love roasted sweet potatoes, especially in grain bowls like this one! Combine with quinoa, and top with avocado for a quick, one-bowl vegetarian meal.
  • Homemade Pasta Dough No Pasta Machine

    20 min
    Vegetarian
    I’ve been making pasta from scratch for about eight years now, often with a child standing at each hip, and all without using a pasta maker. Sometimes gadgets can be barriers to experimentation in the kitchen, but a small kitchen…
  • Cheese Enchiladas

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    This easy recipe for Tex-Mex cheese enchiladas is a family favorite! Just lightly fry corn tortillas, roll them up with Jack or cheddar cheese, cover with a tomato and green chile sauce, more cheese, and bake.
  • What does jackfruit taste like?

    25 min
    Vegan, Vegetarian
    Jackfruit makes an easy, meat-free meal any night of the week. Here, we're making tacos! Warm it up with your favorite BBQ sauce and pile it into tortillas with all your favorite toppings.
  • a row of Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos topped with avocado, cotija cheese, and salsa verde

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Turn sweet potatoes and black beans into a simple, healthy dinner with these tacos! Ready in about 30 minutes. Top them with avocado, cilantro, salsa verde, or any favorite toppings.
  • Roasted Root Vegetables with Tomatoes and Kale

    1 hr, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Warm up your winter with this cheerful ragout of roasted root vegetables with tomato and kale! It takes about as long to make as it does to roast the root vegetables. Hearty and nourishing.
  • Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Delicious vegan curry with cauliflower, chickpeas, onion, tomato, and cilantro.
  • Black Bean Burrito Bowl

    30 min
    Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Burrito Bowl! With black beans, rice, avocados, salsa, red cabbage, and lime.

Recent Dinner Recipes & Ideas

  • Classic chili in a dutch oven with a serving spoon.

    1 hr, 45 min
    Everyone needs a recipe for classic beef chili. Make this one your go-to! It's made with corn, peppers, tomatoes, and beans, and makes enough to freeze for later!
  • A Vegetable Casserole in a cast iron skillet with a fork scooped out.

    1 hr, 35 min
    Vegetarian
    Here's a rustic, vegetarian take on traditional pot pie! This weeknight dinner is prepped, cooked, and served all in one skillet. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and saves time on dishes and clean up.
  • "What's For Dinner" with Goldfish Chicken Tenders on a plate and set behind the caption.

    Why not mix up your weekly meal plans? Go with some childhood classics like goldfish cracker crusted chicken tenders and hot dog stroganoff or try something with a little kick like Moroccan Meatloaf or Pesto White Bean Burgers.
  • Pumpkin Chili

    1 hr
    Pumpkin Chili! Made with chunks of pumpkin, ground pork, black beans, a bottle of beer, and plenty of spices. Ready in under an hour. Even better the next day.
  • "What's For Dinner?" with a photo of Butternut Squash and Black Bean Skillet Dinner in a skillet with topping around it.

    When the weather shifts and the light is limited, it’s time for comfort food! Get cozy and hunker down with these easy-to-make weeknight dinners. Slow cookers and skillet dinners make up most of this week’s meal plan.
  • A pot pie with a golden crust is in a ramekin with some of the crust removed to show the filling.

    1 hr, 55 min
    This from-scratch Chicken Pot Pie is adapted from Marshall Field's classic recipe. With a slow-cooked chicken, a creamy vegetable filling, and a handmade pie crust, this pot pie is the ultimate comfort food.
  • Dumplings recipe ladled in a bowl.

    1 hr
    Chicken and dumplings is comfort food at its best! Start with a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, then add easy homemade dumplings that cook up light and fluffy.
  • Three images side by side. On the left is Chicken Pozole topped with fresh cabbage and radishes. In the middle is Creamy Chicken Soup with noodles and carrots in a bowl. On the right is a bowl One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup.

    It’s soup season and nothing says comfort better than a hot bowl of homemade chicken soup. Start with classic Chicken Noodle Soup, mix it up with a bowl of Chicken Udon Soup with Bok Choy or go for something hearty like Chicken Mulligatawny. Whichever soup you choose, you’re sure to be satisfied.
  • Perfectly tender crock pot roast piled onto a gray plate with carrots and potatoes and covered in gravy.

    8 hrs, 25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Slow Cooker Pot Roast with potatoes and mushrooms is comfort food at its finest. Let it cook all day in the slow cooker or Crockpot. Dinner is ready when you are!
  • Cauliflower Bolognese on a plate with spaghetti and a fork.

    1 hr
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Vegetarian Bolognese is a rich, luscious won’t-miss-the-meat pasta sauce. Roasting cauliflower and mushrooms deepens the flavor of this satisfying dinner. Double the recipe to eat some now and freeze some for later.
  • "What's for Dinner" with a plate of Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Pepper Couscous behind it.

    Skip the takeout, grab a helper, and whip up these carefree weeknight recipes. One-pan tilapia with mushrooms and tomatoes, beef lettuce wraps, chicken and rice soup, and creamy polenta with white beans and broccoli. Eating at home never tasted so good.
  • Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with a golden crust has a serving removed and set on a white plate to the right.

    1 hr, 35 min
    Homemade chicken pot pie is comfort food at its best. This easy-to-make version lets you prep the pie and make the gravy while the chicken roasts in the oven. Make it even easier on yourself by using frozen vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and store-bought puff pastry rather than pie dough.
  • Best Tomato Soup Recipe - bowls of tomato soup on table with bread

    40 min
    Dairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    This Classic Tomato Soup is rich with a velvety texture. It’s easy to make with canned tomatoes, and perfectly suited for all of your grilled cheese dipping needs. Better than a can of Campbell's and just about as easy!
  • Side view of a flaky spring pie on a large blue platter. One slice of the pie is missing and the cheesy artichoke filling is visible on the plate. The lower left has a pile of forks on a white plate. A grey linen tablecloth is on the table and a glass is in the upper left corner.

    1 hr, 20 min
    Vegetarian
    Canned artichokes, lemon zest, and parsley combined with a cheese trifecta of Ricotta, Swiss, and Parmesan make this surprisingly light, cheesy artichoke pie. It only takes 30 minutes to assemble and less than an hour in the oven!
  • "What's for Dinner" with Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Tacos on a platter behind the caption.

    Don’t think breakfast for dinner means waffles every night. This weekly meal plan includes a sharable Smoked Salmon Dutch Baby Pancake, Spinach and Feta Wraps, Corned Beef Hash, Spicy Breakfast Tacos, and an egg bake. Breakfast makes dinnertime both easy and delicious.
  • Horizontal view of rimmed grey plate with heaping portion of Puerto Rican Cod Fish. White rice and sliced avocado are on the plate along with a fork. Another plate is to the upper right and a dutch oven is partially in view in the upper center. A blue casserole dish is heaped with white rice and is above the plate to the left. A pink and blue patterened linen is under the plate and rice dish.

    1 hr, 25 min
    Dairy-Free
    Bacalao Guisado is a traditional Puerto Rican stew of salt cod in a rich tomato broth with bright, vibrant herbs, potatoes, onions, peppers, and garlic. Serve it over a bed of white rice with a few slices of avocado. A favorite for Lent!
  • "What's for Dinner" caption over a black plate of Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Craving fall favorites? This week’s menu has the flavors cooler weather makes you dream about. Winter squash, hearty casseroles, pork chops smothered in gravy…you’ll fall for it!
  • Three photos side by side. To the right is a dutch oven filled with Spicy Vegetarian Chili. The central photo is a platter of Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken with Carrots and Cauliflower. The photo to the left is Beef Noodle Casserole.

    Let’s get cozy with comforting, family favorite dinners. We’ll make use of seasonal ingredients, as well as pantry staples to keep the chill at bay. Warm up to sheet pan chicken with spicy harissa, vegetarian chili, mac and cheese, pork tenderloin and more!
  • Two poached eggs on top of two pieces of stacked toast. One egg has a slightly runny yolk. Salt and pepper are sprinkled on the eggs, toast and black plate.

    2 min
    Allergy-Friendly, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian
    EASIEST way ever to poach eggs—all you need is a mug and a microwave! Ready in about a minute. Use this poached egg method to top a quick lunch salad, toast for an easy breakfast or roasted vegetables for dinner.
  • "What's for Dinner" captioned over a plate of Sous Vide Steak with roasted asparagus on the side.

    Break out the appliances! Use your slow cooker, air fryer, Instant Pot, sous vide, and panini press for a week of no-oven dinners.
  • The best patty melt sliced in half and stacked on top of each other. The sandwich is crispy with melted cheese, caramelized onions and beef patties visible.

    50 min
    Switch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between two slices of toasted bread for the BEST HOMEMADE patty melt ever! This recipe serves two, but you can easily scale it up or down.
  • "What's for Dinner" captioned over Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats lined up vertically.

    Gardens keep banging out awesome summer produce, so make the most of its final act! Roast eggplant with chicken, stuff zucchini taco-style, griddle sweet corn quesadillas, and more!
  • Easy Tortellini Soup - white bowl with tomato soup, fresh basil and cheese filled tortellini
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    1 hr
    Crispy Ranch-roasted chicken, tender veggies, and crunchy croutons make for one stellar sheet-pan supper. Swap out any seasonal veggies you like and dinner is served!
  • Meatballs with rice in a white dish.

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Porcupine meatballs are a classic retro dinner, made easier and quicker in the Instant Pot! Ground beef and rice meatballs are served in a simple tomato sauce. (No porcupines!) This is an easy 30 minute dinner.

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  • Shepherd's Pie

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free
    American favorite shepherd's pie recipe, casserole with ground beef, vegetables such as carrots, corn, and peas, topped with mashed potatoes.
  • Lasagana Recipe in large baking glass

    1 hr, 45 min
    This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too.
  • Baked Ziti

    1 hr, 5 min
    Baked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. So EASY and so good!
  • The best baked corned beef on a plate with some sauteed cabbage

    2 hrs, 40 min
    Here's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious.
  • Roast beef Tenderloin

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Roast Beef Tenderloin, seared then oven roasted, served with mushrooms sautéed in the pan drippings with butter and herbs.
  • Best ever dry brined turkey after roasting

    2 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo
    Want the most perfectly moist, flavorful, and juicy Thanksgiving turkey? Try dry-brining! All you do is rub the turkey with salt and let it hang out in the fridge for 24 to 72 hours. No muss, no fuss. The best turkey you'll ever eat will soon be yours!
  • Homemade Pizza

    2 hrs, 30 min
    Classic homemade pizza recipe, including pizza dough and toppings, step-by-step instructions with photos. Make perfect pizza at home!
  • Prime Rib

    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Prime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Perfect for Christmas and the holiday season.
  • Roast Beef

    4 hrs, 35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.
  • How to Cook Steak Sous Vide

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    The EASIEST and BEST way to make steak is cooking it sous vide. It's precise and will cook the steak exactly to your preferred doneness. A quick sear on a skillet to finish, and you’ve got the best steak EVER.
  • Irish Beef and Guinness Stew in Bowl ready to eat

    2 hrs, 15 min
    Irish stew recipe made with beef, garlic, stock, Irish Guinness beer, red wine, potatoes, carrots, and onions. An excellent, hearty stew.
  • Side view of a plate of one pot chicken pasta dinner. A large skillet is behind the plate of pasta and grape tomatoes, basil and seasoning are in the upper right.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Healthy
    This quick and easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet is a one-pot noodle dish made with simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Marinated chicken breast is tossed with tender spaghetti, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and herbs. It’s the perfect easy weekday meal!
  • Horizontal view of white plate with slice of small batch lasagna and garnished with chopped parsley. A partial view of the baked lasagna in the glass pan is to the right of the plate. Above the plate to the left is a small bowl of lettuce and a tumbler. A fork is on the left of the plate.

    1 hr, 5 min
    This small-batch weeknight lasagna comfortably serves two and is ready in half the time as a larger batch. Loaf Pan Lasagna is layered with chunky pieces of sausage and rustic-but-quick tomato sauce.
  • Side view of a cooking ham with a bone in and sitting on a cutting board.

    2 hrs
    Glazed Baked Ham is so easy and delicious! Choose from two different glazes, both with honey. Baked ham is a great way to feed a crowd during the holidays.
  • The best grilled pizza topped with halved tomatoes, black olives, cheese, zucchini ribbons and sliced potatoes. The pizza is set on a slate background and a piece on the right is pulled away from the rest.

    35 min
    Vegetarian
    Fire up the grill and get ready for this Greek-inspired vegetarian grilled pizza! The crisp crust is topped with briny olives, feta, zucchini ribbons, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It’s everything that’s wonderful about summer in every slice.
  • The best patty melt sliced in half and stacked on top of each other. The sandwich is crispy with melted cheese, caramelized onions and beef patties visible.

    50 min
    Switch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between two slices of toasted bread for the BEST HOMEMADE patty melt ever! This recipe serves two, but you can easily scale it up or down.
  • Beef Wellington

    2 hrs, 10 min
    Perfect Beef Wellington! Beef tenderloin fillet, coated with mustard, mushroom duxelles, ham, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Based on Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington recipe.
  • Easy Chicken Lo Mein

    35 min
    Making chicken lo mein at home means you can clear the fridge of whatever veggies you've got on hand, and have dinner ready faster than it would take to call for takeout. Win!

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