Dinner Recipes
What’s for dinner? Well, we’ve got an idea or two! Take a look below for everything for 30-minute meals you can pull together from the pantry to slow cooked favorites that simmer on the back burner while you go about your day.
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Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie + First Look at The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook!
Everything you love about Shepherd's Pie, but this quick and easy version is made in the pressure cooker! Pressure cook the potatoes on top of the filling, then mash, assemble the casserole and serve. So easy! -
Baked Chicken Taquitos
Taquitos! They're fun to say and fun to eat, they freeze well and please kids. These are filled with chicken, cheese, and seasonings, and then baked to crispy perfection. -
Swedish Meatballs
The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce. -
Ground Beef Chili
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! -
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella
Pasta with a tomato sauce with Italian turkey sausage and smoked mozzarella cheese. -
Slow Cooker Bourbon Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits
Use your slow cooker to braise these 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. -
Ginger-Soy Steamed Salmon with Spicy Maple Sauce
In this installment of Eat Your Food! from our writer Nick Evans, he feeds his kids Ginger-Soy Steamed Salmon with Spicy Maple Sauce. Regardless of whether you have tiny mouths to feed, this cooks quickly in a steamer basket and makes for a well-rounded, flavorful dinner. -
Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken with Carrots and Cauliflower
Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken! If you're not familiar with harissa, it's a blend of chiles, spices, garlic, and olive oil. It livens up simple chicken and veggies in this sheet-pan dinner! -
Turkey White Chili
If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, make this White Turkey Chili! It's made with white beans, green chilis, garlic, and of course, turkey. A winning combination that's sure to warm you up on a chilly winter night. -
Mom’s Roast Turkey
My mother's tried and true roast turkey recipe. How to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. Best way? Roast it Breast-side Down! -
Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Bake
This Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Bake is a crowd-pleasing and budget-friendly meal that still feels indulgent. Look for kielbasa on sale and round it out with peppers, potatoes, and onions. Don't skip the sauce - it's what makes the whole dish! -
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken {New Cookbook Recipe!}
Sheet pan dinners are lifesavers for busy humans, and this Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken is no exception. Combine chicken, peppers, and pineapple, bake, add a soy-ginger sauce, and serve. Boom! Dinner is done. -
How to Dry Brine and Roast a Turkey
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! -
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Chili is perfect for busy weeks! Made with chicken thighs or breasts, onions, celery, black beans, frozen corn, chicken broth, tomato puree, and spices. So easy! -
Cheesy Baked Hot Dogs
Cheesy Baked Hot Dogs! Take a perennial kid favorite—hot dogs—to the next level by adding cheese and baking them in the oven to crispy, gooey perfection. Some onions and relish help, too. -
Herbed Chicken Tenders with Tomato Sauce
Chicken tenders, baked with an herbed breadcrumb coating, served with simple Italian tomato dipping sauce. -
Beef Stroganoff
An easy beef stroganoff recipe with tender strips of beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles. Made with the best beef stroganoff sauce. -
Pasta with Butternut Squash, Bacon, and Brown Butter
Butternut squash, bacon, and browned butter are made for each other. Pasta brings it all together, and the sage adds an earthy element. Make this for dinner tonight—or for when company comes! -
Three Sisters Casserole with Cornbread Topping
This hearty Three Sisters Casserole is made with corn, beans, and squash, and topped with cornbread biscuits. It makes a great meatless main dish or vegetarian side! -
Chili Mac and Cheese
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!). -
Fish Taco Salad Bowl
Love fish tacos? Love salad? Then you'll love these easy Fish Taco Salad Bowls! They're healthy with quickly-seared white fish and plenty of fresh vegetables. Serve with tortilla chips alongside or over top for extra crunch! -
Baked Sweet Potato Taquitos
These Sweet Potato Taquitos are vegan and baked instead of fried for a healthy riff on one of our favorite fried foods. They're just as crunchy and great with some cashew cream sauce on the side. -
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Want a real show-stopper? Make this Butternut Squash Lasagna! Layers of squash, noodles, cheese sauce, and spinach. It's easy to make ahead (or freeze!) and will satisfy a large crowd. -
Sous Vide Sesame Chicken
If you love take-out Sesame Chicken, then you've got to try this sous vide version. The chicken stays tender and juicy, plus there's no need to deep-fry. A quick toss with a spicy sauce brings it all together. -
Pepperoni Pizza Penne Pasta
Eat Your Food! Think of pepperoni pizza, but as pasta! Kid-friendly, and parents can add some extra spice to their bowls with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. -
4 Emergency Meals You Can Make No Matter What is In Your Fridge
If the pantry and fridge look bare, don't worry. There's always something you can make for dinner. Here are 4 emergency meals you can make no matter how slim the pickings look!
