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Favorite Winter Dinners All winter dinners

  • 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 Roast Braised in Red Wine

    3 hrs, 45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Not your everyday pot roast recipe! Beef roast braised in red wine, with pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, tomato, and garlic.
  • Beef Chili Mac and Cheese

    55 min
    Chili mac and cheese! Take two comfort food favorites and combine them into one cheesy skillet. Not too spicy, so perfect for a family meal (add hot sauce if you like heat!).
  • Salmon Moqueca

    3 hrs, 10 min
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Paleo
    Salmon stew based on Brazilian style moqueca fish stew. Salmon marinated in garlic, lime juice, paprika and cumin, the cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomato, cilantro, and coconut milk.
  • Sliced prime rib roast on a platter

    5 min
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin with Port, Garlic, and Thyme

    3 hrs
    Gluten-Free, Paleo
    Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin with Port, Garlic, and Thyme! Fool-proof recipe – I'll never feel anxious cooking beef tenderloin again. Serve for Christmas dinner or a special holiday meal.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A slice of bread dipped into a bowl of Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Onions and Carrots and set to the side.

    8 hrs, 15 min
    A simplified version of the classic French beef stew that contains all of the flavors, but none of the fuss, of Boeuf Bourguignon. Slow cooker beef stew made in a rich red wine, bacon, and thyme braise is now weeknight dinner ready!
  • 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!
  • Turkey Chili ready to serve

    1 hr, 30 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy
    This easy Turkey Chili is a great way to use up turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving and Christmas! Make it with shredded turkey (dark or white meat), kidney beans, onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
  • 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!
  • Tailgate Beef Chili Recipe in a crock pot.

    8 hrs, 30 min
    Chili season is upon us, and this hearty beef and bean slow cooker chili recipe is an easy way to kick it off! It’s loaded with all the classic chili ingredients plus a pinch of cinnamon to deepen the flavor. Top it off with homemade crispy corn strips.
  • A platter with pork shoulder, carrots and potatoes.

    3 hrs, 50 min
    Gluten-Free
    This slow-cooked pork shoulder is just the ticket on a cold winter day. It marinates overnight, then roasts all day. Dinner is ready when it's fall-apart tender. Serve with an easy apple gravy and some roast vegetables on the side.
  • 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.
  • Beef Bourguignon served over mashed potatoes in a bowl

    3 hrs, 15 min
    This version of Julia Child's classic Beef Bourguignon (or Boeuf Bourguignon) is made by stewing beef with carrots and mushrooms until it's fall-apart tender. The sauce is rich, hearty, and worth every minute of slow cooking. Serve for Christmas dinner or any special winter meal.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • Irish stew with beef, carrots, and potatoes, Guinness and wine served in a bowl

    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.

Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals All quick & easy dinners

  • 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!
  • 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 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!
  • 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!

  • 15 min
    You know those weeknights when you WANT to cook a homemade meal but just don't have it in you? This dinner is for you! It comes together in mere minutes thanks to store bought pesto, gnocchi, goat cheese and roasted chicken strips!

  • 25 min
    Pasta served with a sauce made with oil-packed canned tuna, onions, capers, white wine, and parsley.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 13 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Alaskan King Crab steamed briefly and served with melted butter.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites made in the instant pot and served on a tray

    35 min
    Healthy, Low Carb
    In addition to looking darn adorable, these Instant Pot bites are super delicious and easy to make in the pressure cooker! Just like Starbucks egg bites, but better. Easy to make ahead, reheat, and even FREEZE!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mussels in White Wine Sauce

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    A traditional French dish, mussels mariniere, or moules mariniere. Mussels steamed in white wine, served in sauce of juices from the mussels, wine, butter, and shallots.
  • 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!
  • pan fried flank steak

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    A quick and easy way of cooking lean flank steak on the stovetop.
  • Plate of the best lobster roll recipe served with a side of chips and a lemon wedge.

    10 min
    Nothing says summer like a New England Lobster Roll! This classic recipe lets the lobster shine with big chunks of sweet meat, a little mayo, and a touch of lemon. Keep it simple and serve it with a side of chips.

Dinners In One Dish All one-pot dinner ideas

  • How to Make Jambalaya

    1 hr
    Here's a classic Southern jambalaya recipe based on historical versions of the recipe. It comes from Toni Tipton-Martin's cookbook Jubilee, which celebrates 200 years of African American cooking!
  • Easy chicken enchilada recipe

    30 min
    These chicken skillet enchiladas are easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. They also use only one pan and are great to double and freeze for a meal down the road!
  • Braised Lamb Shanks

    2 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free
    Perfect for a hearty meal! Lamb shanks braised with onions, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, raisins and mint, and seasoned with oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Curried Ground Turkey with Potatoes

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Healthy
    One-pot Curried Ground Turkey—ground turkey sautéed with onions and garlic, then simmered with Indian seasonings, potatoes, tomatoes, and peas.
  • Leek and Potato Soup

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Potato Leek Soup is a classic! Nothing's better than a bowl of hearty potato soup on a chilly day. And it's easy, too! No cream needed, just purée the soup to make it thick and creamy.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • Stovetop Braised German Red Cabbage in a bowl

    47 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    This sweet-and-sour red cabbage makes an easy side dish for any German meal. Just four ingredients and ready 30 minutes! Great with sausages or pork chops.
  • A platter with pork shoulder, carrots and potatoes.

    3 hrs, 50 min
    Gluten-Free
    This slow-cooked pork shoulder is just the ticket on a cold winter day. It marinates overnight, then roasts all day. Dinner is ready when it's fall-apart tender. Serve with an easy apple gravy and some roast vegetables on the side.
  • 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.
  • Ham and Potato Soup

    1 hr, 40 min
    Gluten-Free
    This hearty Ham and Potato Soup is made with a ham shank or leftover ham bone and russet potatoes. Perfect for chilly weather!
  • Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup in a bowl

    55 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
    This easy homemade cream of mushroom soup is creamy without a lot of cream! It's made with loads of mushrooms and that's about it. So quick and easy, you'll never buy the canned version again.
  • 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!
  • Best minestrone soup recipe served in a dutch oven

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Minestrone soup is an Italian classic! This version is made with cannellini beans, chicken stock, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Italian Pot Roast

    4 hrs, 10 min
    Gluten-Free
    Italian pot roast! Rump or chuck beef roast, first browned in olive oil, then slow cooked in a sofritto base of carrots, celery, and onion, with Italian plum tomatoes and red wine.
  • Beef Roast Braised in Red Wine

    3 hrs, 45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Not your everyday pot roast recipe! Beef roast braised in red wine, with pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, tomato, and garlic.
  • Beef Goulash with Dumplings

    2 hrs, 25 min
    Beef goulash with light, fluffy dumplings. Central European goulash, a beef stew with Hungarian paprika, onions, tomato paste, cubed chuck roast, herbs and stock.
  • Balsamic Onions

    1 hr, 25 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Balsamic-Glazed Red Onions! Such an easy side dish. Great with roast chicken, Thanksgiving, or a vegetarian main dish.
  • Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup! Throw bone-in chicken, rice, and vegetables together in a pot and simmer until they're done. It's the easiest soup ever, ready in under an hour.
  • Kale Sausage Chickpea Soup

    1 hr, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Hearty kale sausage soup! With Italian sausage, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, onions, garlic, and kale.
  • Pressure Cooker Turkey with Dijon Gravy

    1 hr, 10 min
    Pressure Cooker Turkey with Dijon Gravy! Make with turkey legs or thighs, or bone-in half-breasts. Ready in about an hour. Works well for a family dinner or small holiday gathering.
  • Mushroom Barley Soup

    1 hr, 45 min
    Vegan, Vegetarian
    Vegan Mushroom Barley Soup! Add soy sauce, balsamic, a mix of dried and fresh mushrooms, and spinach for a modern take on this classic recipe.
  • Yellow Split Pea Soup

    3 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Yellow split pea soup with Indian curry spices. Bright, flavorful, and filling! Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Hearty Vegetarian Dinner Ideas All vegetarian dinners

  • 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.
  • Cooked green lentils in vegan sloppy joes ingredients

    40 min
    Vegan, Vegetarian
    These Vegan Sloppy Joes are made with green lentils and a spice blend so good you’ll be licking the plate. You won't miss the meat! Great make-ahead or freezer meal, too.
  • Horizontal view of a large cast iron skillet filled with a butternut squash skillet dinner. Cilantro, quinoa, butternut squash and cotija cheese are visible in the pan. To the left is a yellow napkin with three forks on it. Above the forks are three small bowls. One small bowl of rice, a ramiken of roasted pumpkin seeds and a small platter of cilantro.

    40 min
    Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Looking for dinner that’s healthy in a hurry? The whole family will love this vegetarian skillet dinner! It’s loaded with the sweet and earthy flavors of roasted butternut squash, black beans, and quinoa, seasoned with cumin and chili powder. The best part? It’s ready, start to finish, in about 45 minutes.
  • Overhead view of vegetable fried rice with turmeric with a fried egg on top and a fork in the bowl. A second bowl is to the left.

    30 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    This quick and easy dinner is Chinese fried rice with an Indian spin. Make it with ginger, cumin, and turmeric, toss in some kale and tomatoes, then top it with a fried egg and you have dinner served in 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • Mushroom Risotto

    55 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Rich, creamy mushroom risotto with risotto rice, brandy, parmesan and mushrooms.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.

Recent Dinner Recipes & Ideas

  • Skirt steak sliced on a cutting board set behind the caption "What's for Dinner".

    Reward yourself after a busy day with a delicious dinner made from scratch. Some recipes are more labor intensive than others so make sure you pick a recipe that fits your mood.
  • Easy Chicken and Rice Soup in a bowl with bread and salad nearby. A slow cooker is behind the bowl.

    4 hrs, 20 min
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy
    Savory mushrooms, a hearty wild rice blend and a bit of herbes de Provence make this Chicken and Rice Soup special. Grab your slow cooker to have it waiting for you at dinnertime—it’s ready in 3 hours.
  • "What's for Dinner?" with Quick Green Curry Chicken with Zucchini Noodles pictured behind the caption.

    Put your mind at ease by following this week's meal plan, we did the hard thinking for you! Enjoy Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Garlic Shrimp for a quick dinner and bake up Molasses Spice Cookies for a special weekend dessert.
  • Thick slices of Easy Pork Loin are shingled on a platter.

    2 hrs, 50 min
    The season of the slow cooker has arrived, and this slow cooker Balsamic Honey Pork Loin is a must-make recipe! Eat it sliced with cooking liquid spooned over the top or reduce the liquid to make a scrumptious pan sauce. It’s a bit of a flavor twist, but you will love it and keep coming back for more!
  • "What's for Dinner" with a bowl of Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili pictured behind the text.

    Stay warm and cozy this week with 5 dinners that warm you inside and out. Tom Yum Soup is perfectly spicy, and Skillet Chicken and Rice is ripe with coziness. Dinner is served!
  • Three images set side by side. On the left is Easy Tuscan Soup, in the center is Three Sisters Casserole, and on the left is Vegetarian Pad Thai with Tofu.

    Going meatless for the month of January is easy when using a variety of beans, legumes, and eggs to create quick, family friendly meals. The whole family will love Creamy Ziti Florentine, Cauliflower Chickpea Curry, and so much more!
  • "What's for Dinner" with Hawaiian Pizza with Cauliflower Crust cut into slices behind the caption.

    Start January 2021 with healthy and fresh dinners that the whole family will love. Plus, whip up nutrient-packed Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Balls for an easy weekend baking treat!
  • Instant pot chicken, sliced and served on a salad

    35 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    Need chicken fast? The pressure cooker is the way to go! This method is fast, simple, and foolproof. Keep the seasoning simple or mix it up depending on how you're serving the chicken.
  • Slices of homemade stromboli on a cutting board

    55 min
    This meat and cheese-stuffed stromboli will feed a crowd! Homemade stromboli with ham, salami, provolone, and mozzarella rolled up in pizza dough. Easy to make, easy to share.
  • "What's For Dinner?" with a casserole dish filled with Chicken Noodle Casserole pictured behind the caption.

    Let's end 2020 with comfort food like chicken noodle casserole, a healthy and fresh vegetable soup made with Freekah, and Hoppin' John for good fortune.
  • Sliced prime rib roast on a platter

    5 min
    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.
  • Instant Pot Pot Roast sliced and served on a platter with carrots and potatoes

    1 hr, 55 min
    Paleo
    Instant Pot Pot Roast shaves some time off oven-cooked and slow cooker methods. You can also cook the veggies right in the pot, making it an easy one-pot meal.
  • A slice of bread dipped into a bowl of Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Onions and Carrots and set to the side.

    8 hrs, 15 min
    A simplified version of the classic French beef stew that contains all of the flavors, but none of the fuss, of Boeuf Bourguignon. Slow cooker beef stew made in a rich red wine, bacon, and thyme braise is now weeknight dinner ready!
  • "What's For Dinner?" with an Instant Pot filled with Pressure Cooker White Chicken Chili, ladle and a bowl of soup behind the caption.

    This week's meal plan features easy dinners you can double and freeze as well as a menu for show-stopping Christmas dinner luxury: Prime Rib! It's been a year, treat yourself!

  • Getting smart in the kitchen means finding small shortcuts that make a big impact! And we're excited to share all our best tips today, guaranteed to buy you more time (and sanity) in getting dinner on the table this week.
  • "What's For Dinner?" with a Ginger Pork Rice Bowl pictured behind the caption.

    Save prep time by serving dinner family style. Everyone grab a fork and dig into Cheeseburger Hamburger Pasta Skillet, Leftover Turkey Pot Pie or whip up a batch of Crispy Panko Fish Sticks.
  • Beef Bourguignon served over mashed potatoes in a bowl

    3 hrs, 15 min
    This version of Julia Child's classic Beef Bourguignon (or Boeuf Bourguignon) is made by stewing beef with carrots and mushrooms until it's fall-apart tender. The sauce is rich, hearty, and worth every minute of slow cooking. Serve for Christmas dinner or any special winter meal.
  • "What's For Dinner?" with a bowl of Chicken Korma in a white bowl and a platter of naan and fresh herbs pictured behind the caption.

    The world is full of incredible cuisines, and this week's meal plan explores flavors and ingredients across the globe. Transport yourself to India with Chicken Korma or Puerto Rico with Bacalao Guisado (Salted Cod Stew) or you could hangout stateside with a TexMex variation on Chile Rellenos.
  • Ham and bean soup in a round bowl

    3 hrs, 40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Hearty Ham and Bean Soup, perfect for cold winter days! White beans, ham shanks, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Tabasco, and herbs make this delicious ham and bean soup a cool weather classic.
  • "What's For Dinner?" with a bowl of Pumpkin Chili pictured below the caption.

    Holiday cooking means holiday leftovers! You could reheat the same ole same ole or you could reinvent them. Whip up these five easy dinners, including turkey sandwiches and pumpkin chili, to enjoy each night of the week.
  • Turkey Chili ready to serve

    1 hr, 30 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy
    This easy Turkey Chili is a great way to use up turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving and Christmas! Make it with shredded turkey (dark or white meat), kidney beans, onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
  • Leftover turkey pot pie in a large casserole dish with serving spoon

    45 min
    Leftover Turkey Pot Pies are a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers like turkey, carrots, onions, celery, even pie crust. Make them whatever size you want; we like small ramekins for mini-size portions for the kids!
  • roast turkey resting in the roasting pan

    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.
  • "What's For Dinner" with a picture of air-fryer falafel in a pita on a dish underneath the caption.

    This week’s meal plan offers easy recipes like salmon foil packets and meaty grilled cheese for early in the week, an alternative to cooking a full bird on the big day, and a filling soup to use up leftover turkey just in case you went all out for Thanksgiving this year.

  • 15 min
    Healthy
    Packed with roasted chicken, black beans, rice and all the fixings, this people-pleaser is sure to become a staple in your weekly rotation!

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • Sliced prime rib roast on a platter

    5 min
    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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Rack of Lamb

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Rack of Lamb is so elegant! Perfect for entertaining. Tender oven-roasted rack of lamb, seasoned with rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, and slathered with olive oil.
  • Roast Goose

    2 hrs, 5 min
    Low Carb
    Step-by-step detailed instructions and photos on roasting a goose.
  • 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!
  • Sliced Roast Leg of Lamb with pink center

    3 hrs, 30 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic roast leg of lamb recipe. Leg of lamb marinated in a citrus rosemary marinade, then oven seared and slow roasted.

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