Another day trying to find dinner ideas for tonight. I love food. My whole day revolves around food. Generally speaking, I always thinking about my next meal. I need more supper ideas.
But every once and a while I just can’t make up my mind. Or nothing sounds good. Have you been there? The age old question what should I make tonight for dinner?
I love the pretty pictures and trying new recipes, so I buy them with the best intentions and then…. you know how this story ends. They just collect dust on my counter or get lost in a cupboard.
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Dinner Recipe Roulette Game
- What do I want for dinner?
- What are you going to do with all of those cookbooks?
I call it recipe roulette. If I could have an actual wheel of dinner in my kitchen, I would. Kinda like a food and drink wheel of fortune with recipe suggestions for dinner. My family has found some of our most favorite recipes from this simple little game. Gets us out of our comfort zone and trying new things and puts a quick dinner on the table. From healthy recipes to those cheat days, we have you covered!
And the last option… which is still a really good option.. I consult my list of popular and best dinner recipes. All housed right here.
Easy Dinner Recipes
Here is a group of easy dinner recipes from our own site. Perfect recipes for the home cook and every single one of them is tested and family approved. Some are cooking from scratch and others semi-homemade (like using rotisserie chicken), but one thing is for sure. Dinner will be ready and on the table in less than an hour from start to finish… some are even 30 minutes!
Beef Recipes for Dinner
Beef is one of our favorite quick weeknight meals. Whether it is a juicy steak on the grill or ground beef recipes, it is sure to please. Learn more about beef dinner ideas and how to cook them in each of these recipes. No beef dinner would be complete without a side dish, so make sure to try our steamed green beans, refried black beans, or over 40 sweet potatoes recipes all aimed at busy nights.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
Beef Stew is one of the most iconic comfort foods and this version features tender beef, onions, potatoes, fire roasted tomatoes in a rich herb filled stew. This recipe can be made in the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
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Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This easy Beef Stroganoff recipe uses yogurt instead of sour cream for a creamy tang that adds to the gravy along with peas and spinach.
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Franks and Beans
This Franks and Beans recipe is made with real beef hot dogs and less sugar than the canned version. Perfect as a quick and easy lunch or a classic camping food!
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Easy Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington a classic dish for a special occasion. Tender beef tenderloin is smothered in Dijon mustard, mushroom, shallot and proscuitto before being baked in a delicate puff pastry.
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Instant Pot Short Ribs
These Instant Pot Short Ribs are fork tender, flavorful and so good you’ll make them again and again. Pressure cooker short ribs take considerably less time to make than typical braised short ribs!
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Steak Stir Fry
This Steak Stir Fry recipe is filled with lots of flavor and veggies. A beef stir fry makes a great meal for a busy weeknight!
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Pan Seared Steak Recipe
How to make a Pan Fried Steak at home is easier than you think with my step-by-step instructions and easy steak seasoning!
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Steak Frites
A juicy seasoned steak over crispy French fried potatoes, topped with tangy maitre d’hotel butter and served with sauteed garlic mushrooms and onions.
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Southwest Meatloaf
Southwest Meatloaf is a classic meatloaf recipe with a southwestern spin. Crushed tortilla chips and bottled salsa give this easy meatloaf a zesty edge.
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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is the best way to prepare brisket. Fork tender meat made with a delicious spice blend and root vegetables.
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30-Minute Mongolian Beef
Skip the takeout and make this homemade Mongolian Beef recipe instead! It tastes even better than the PF Chang's recipe!
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Baked Eye of Round Roast
This Baked Eye of Round Roast is the easiest way to make delicious roast beef in your oven! Slice your roast beef and serve with a flavorful gravy made from the drippings.
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Italian Meatloaf
Italian Meatloaf blends Italian sausage and ground beef with spices and cheese for a tender one dish meal. The perfect family meal!
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Garlic and Onion Roast Beef Sandwiches
Garlic and Onion Roast Beef Sandwiches is one of our favorite lunch meals. Tender roast beef with caramelized onions, roasted garlic and a whipped horseradish cream sauce on buttery brioche rolls.
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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
If Beef and Broccoli is one of your go-to takeout dishes, you will LOVE this Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli! It’s easy to make and will be ready faster than your takeout could be delivered!
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Skillet Hamburgers
Ready to make the BEST hamburgers at home without a grill? These easy Skillet Hamburgers are simple to put together and ready in less than 30 minutes for the perfect diner-style meal at home.
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Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin will add a whole new flavor dimension to your roast! Serve with delicious whipped horseradish sauce.
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Honey Ginger Short Rib Recipe
Honey Ginger Short Ribs are a zesty and sweet, fall off the bone short rib recipe, braised to perfection and served with the best fried rice ever!
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Easy Cube Steak Recipe
Cooking dinner every night can be challenging, but save both time and money with this easy Cube Steak Recipe with Mushroom Gravy!
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Salisbury Steak
Forget what you know about salisbury steak, this Homemade Salisbury Steak recipe is out of this world! Topped with a mushroom gravy, it's moist and delicious!
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Garlic Butter Sirloin Steaks
This Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Juicy sirloin with homemade garlic herb butter for ultimate flavor!
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Everything Meatball Stromboli
Everything Meatball Stromboli is meatballs, marinara sauce and cheese wrapped in pizza dough topped with everything bagel seasoning. An easy weeknight meal recipe!
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Garlic Truffle Burgers
A Garlic Truffle Burger is the perfect way to make a gourmet burger at home. Truffle Aioli, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and a juicy burger patty on a buttery brioche roll.
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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole combines layers of crispy tater tots with homemade sloppy Joe mix, cream cheese and cheddar for the ultimate quick meal or party food!
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Smothered Beef Burritos
Smothered Beef Burritos are a cheesy and easy weeknight meal perfect for quick assembly, freezing or making ahead. Loaded with ground beef, vegetables, enchilada sauce and cheese!
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Homemade Sloppy Joes
Homemade Sloppy Joes are so easy to make! Use my special sweet heat sloppy Joe sauce recipe with ground pork, beef, chicken or even turkey!
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Stuffed Cabbage Recipe (with Tomato Sauce)
This EASY Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe is a family favorite! Made with ground beef, rice, onion and seasoning, these baked cabbage rolls are delicious!
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Italian Meatball Soup
Meatballs and pasta in a savory tomato broth, Italian meatball soup is a simple and hearty meal that is on the table in less than an hour!
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Chicken Recipes For Dinner
Chicken recipes range the gamut from easy to hard, simple to complex. The one thing we all know is that chicken can get boring. Here are just a few chicken dinner recipes to brighten up your evening from chicken breast, chicken thighs, drumsticks, chicken wings and of course, crockpot chicken recipes.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan Recipe- The BEST Chicken Parmesan. Chicken cutlets are a quick and easy 30 minute weeknight meal everyone will love!
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Chicken Salad with Grapes
I've finally made the best chicken salad recipe! With grapes, celery, onions and walnuts, this Classic Chicken Salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch.
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Marry Me Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts in a creamy sauce and ready in under an hour, this Marry Me Chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal!
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Instant Pot Chicken Paella
Instant Pot Chicken Paella is based off the traditional Spanish dish. Flavorful & ready in just minutes, this will be your go-to chicken and rice recipe.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
No chicken soup recipe is easier than this Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup! Throw everything together and let the crockpot do the work for you.
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole using biscuits is an easy way to make a comforting chicken casserole. Easy pot pie filling with buttery topping.
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Creamy Asiago Chicken
Creamy Asiago Chicken is a tasty and easy chicken recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Mushrooms, shallots and thyme flavor this delicious dish.
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Butter Chicken Flatbread
Get dinner on the table fast without sacrificing any flavour. This quick and easy butter chicken flatbread is ready in just 15 minutes making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This is the best Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe! Brined chicken with fresh herbs, buttermilk and seasoned flour makes for a crispy and flavorful southern fried chicken.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
The BEST way to make the crispiest wings: in the air fryer! You won't believe how easy it is to make these Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings!
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Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Enchiladas are rolled in flour tortillas, covered in a delicious homemade sauce and smothered in gooey cheese! Using pre-made rotisserie chicken makes them ready in a snap!
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Chicken Piccata Recipe
Classic Chicken Piccata is an easy Italian recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes and explodes with flavors of lemon, caper and shallot.
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Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
Broccoli Chicken Alfredo is a quick and easy weeknight meal using pasta, a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and tender marinated chicken.
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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe- create a healthier version of the Chinese delivery dish in your slow cooker!
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Chicken Caprese Recipe
This Caprese Chicken is sure to be one of your favorite grilled or baked chicken recipes. Juicy & delicious, it comes together with only 6 ingredients!
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Hibachi at Home Recipes
Make your favorite hibachi dinner, complete with an onion volcano and shrimp toss, at home!
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Chicken Marsala Recipe
This Chicken Marsala recipe is made in 1 pan in less than 30 minutes! Whip up this EASY dish with a rich creamy mushroom sauce on top of juicy chicken.
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Southwest Chicken Casserole Recipe
Southwest Chicken Casserole is an easy one-dish meal using chicken, rice, black beans, tomato, corn and southwest spices.
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole
This King Ranch Chicken Casserole is packed with incredible Tex-Mex flavors and of course loads of cheesy goodness. This simple recipe is perfect for a family dinner and can be made ahead of time.
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Best Grilled Chicken Marinade
This simple marinade hands down makes the best chicken I have ever had on the grill. And versatile enough to be used on both vegetables and other meats.
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How to Roast Chicken
Easy steps on how to roast chicken plus the mostly frequently asked questions about baking a whole chicken answered! Moist and flavorful chicken and vegetables in under 2 hours.
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Slow Cooker Cowboy Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Cowboy Chicken is an easy chicken recipe your whole family will love packed with corn, potatoes, bean and a zesty taco seasoning! Serve over rice or as tacos.
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Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Sesame Chicken recipe has the same sweet and tangy sauce as takeout, and perfectly crisp chicken that you’ll love even more!
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French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe
French Onion Chicken Casserole is a one-dish meal that blends chicken, green beans, a creamy sauce, and buttery biscuits. It’s 100% delicious!
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French Onion Chicken Bake
If you want comfort food inspired by French onion soup, this EASY French Onion Chicken Bake should be your next weeknight dinner!
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Chicken Cacciatore
Easy Chicken Cacciatore uses tender chicken in a tomato sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, olives and herbs. Only takes 30 minutes from stove to plate!
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Crispy Baked Chicken
Crispy Baked Chicken is not your typical modified version of Southern fried chicken. Instead, it uses a vinegar-based marinade for a tongue-tingling flavor to create the best oven fried chicken you’ll ever taste.
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Air Fryer Cornish Hens
Delicious and juicy Air Fryer Cornish Hen (Cornish game hens) with crispy skin served with creamy mushroom bacon gravy.
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Grilled Chicken Fajita Recipe
My Grilled Chicken Fajitas are a simple and healthy meal that you can have ready in under 30 minutes and make for the perfect weeknight meal.
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Flavorful and crispy baked chicken thighs basted with a garlic lemon butter sauce. An easy chicken dinner in the oven.
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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is a quick and spicy baked mac and cheese recipe the whole family will love. Perfect as a potluck recipe or for a BBQ side dish!
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Pan Fried Chicken Breasts
Juicy and delicious chicken breasts made in a skillet on the stovetop. Perfect by themselves or for another dish that requires cooked chicken.
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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
When you need to get dinner for the whole family on the table quickly, make this EASY, no fuss One Pan Chicken Tetrazzini recipe!
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A hearty, creamy soup, this Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is the BEST! It's easy to throw together and it's ready in under an hour!
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Cajun Chicken Alfredo is simple and delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or even date night at home!
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Blackened Chicken
This EASY Blackened Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, and ready in 30 minutes. It can be paired on its own with your favorite sauce, or added to a variety of dishes ranging from salads to tacos.
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Easy Chicken Kiev
Thin chicken breasts stuffed with compound butter and covered in a light Panko breading, this Chicken Kiev is an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is a favorite chicken crock pot recipe using lightly breaded chicken with a flavorful cashew sauce, celery, bean sprouts, onion and bell pepper!
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Curry Chicken Salad
A creamy, sweet & savory sauce coats tender bites of chicken in this Curry Chicken Salad. Chunks of crisp apples and celery, chewy raisins, and crunchy cashews are in every bite!
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Sweet and Spicy Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Chicken is made with a sauce that’s the perfect mix of heat and sweet. Made in just one pan, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s better than take out!
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Crispy Mexican Chicken
Topped with melty cheese and covered in a flavorful breading, this EASY Crispy Mexican Chicken recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
Creamy Garlic Chicken is an easy chicken recipe for dinner using a homemade cream sauce, parmesan cheese, bacon, peas and sun dried tomatoes. A chicken dinner idea ready in just 30 minutes.
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One Pot Chicken and Rice
With simple pantry ingredients and plenty of vegetables, this One Pot Chicken and Rice will easily become a family favorite!
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Kung Pao Chicken
This easy Kung Pao Chicken recipe is better than takeout and is on the table in 30 minutes, which makes it a perfect weeknight meal!
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
This crispy sweet and sour chicken recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and uses brown sugar and pineapple to sweeten the sauce.
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How to Brine a Chicken
This step-by-step guide will show you how to brine chicken, tips for a juicy chicken, how to get crispy chicken skin and, of course, the best chicken brine recipe!
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Pressure Cooker Indian Butter Chicken
Express Cooker Indian Butter Chicken is a delicious and healthy weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes from prep to plate and this one using a special secret ingredient!
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Pork Recipes for Dinner
Pork comes in so many forms. The most common is probably bacon and if we were listing bacon recipes, this would be a long list. Has you have it, we really like pork and prepare it often in the form of pork chops, sausages, ribs, tenderloins and loins.
Even pork butt (also known as a pork shoulder which is a whole other story….), slow cooker recipes and those that use pantry staples.
How to Brine Pork Chops
This step-by-step guide will show you how to brine pork chops, tips for a juicy pork and the best pork brine recipe!
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French Onion Pork Loin
This French Onion Pork Loin with potatoes, carrots, parsnip and onion is the perfect one-dish weeknight meal!
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