What Should I Make for Dinner Tonight?

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.

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What to Make for Dinner Tonight

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?

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.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

4.58 from 19 votes
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

4.82 from 50 votes
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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This Franks and Beans recipe, aka Beanie Weenies, 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! #franksandbeans #homemadebeanieweenies www.savoryexperiments.com

Franks and Beans

4.66 from 52 votes
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

4.39 from 34 votes
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

5 from 8 votes
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

4.50 from 10 votes
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 Fried Steak

4.41 from 25 votes
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

4.84 from 84 votes
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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two slices of meatloaf over mashed potatoes topped with corn

Southwest Meatloaf

4.48 from 34 votes
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 Recipe

4.83 from 40 votes
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

4.87 from 15 votes
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

4.20 from 15 votes
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

4.50 from 69 votes
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

5 from 3 votes
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 is a quick, easy and healthy alternative to your favorite Chinese takeout dish. Ready in just 30 minutes! #beefandbroccoli #instantpotrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

5 from 4 votes
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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Best Burger Recipe in the Skillet

4.40 from 41 votes
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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plate of seared beef tenderloin with tomatoes and scallions

Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe

4.68 from 25 votes
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

4.53 from 19 votes
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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overhead shot of cube steak on plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

Cubed Steak and Gravy

4.65 from 34 votes
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

4.42 from 24 votes
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

4.71 from 51 votes
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 is meatballs, marinara sauce and cheese wrapped in pizza dough topped with everything bagel seasoning. An easy weeknight meal recipe! #howtomakestromboli #strombolirecipe #meatballstromboli www.savoryexperiments.com

Everything Meatball Stromboli

4.31 from 39 votes
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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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. #gourmetburgers #truffleburgers www.savoryexperiments.com

Garlic Truffle Burgers

4.77 from 17 votes
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 combines layers of crispy tater tots with homemade sloppy Joe mix, cream cheese and cheddar for the ultimate quick meal or party food! #tatertotcasserole #sloppyjoes www.savoryexperiments.com

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

4.91 from 11 votes
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

4.67 from 6 votes
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 are so easy to make! Use my special sweet heat sloppy Joe sauce recipe with ground pork, beef, chicken or even turkey! #homemadesloppyjoes #sloppyjoesauce #sloppyjoerecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe

4.75 from 4 votes
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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Cabbage Roll with Tomato Sauce

4.79 from 83 votes
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

5 from 5 votes
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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Easy 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. Make sure to check out our chicken temperature cooking chart for the chicken temps!

breaded chicken on plate of pasta

Chicken Parmesan

4.79 from 37 votes
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 and Walnuts

4.65 from 14 votes
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 on a spoon

Marry Me Chicken

4.84 from 53 votes
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 is based off the traditional Spanish dish. Flavorful & ready in just minutes, this will be your go-to chicken and rice recipe. #chickenpaella #instantpotchickenrecipes #chickenandricerecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Instant Pot Chicken Paella

4.79 from 38 votes
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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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Crockpot Recipe)

4.88 from 39 votes
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

4.64 from 25 votes
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

4.39 from 26 votes
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

4.72 from 7 votes
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

5 from 45 votes
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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Baked Chicken Enchiladas

4.56 from 79 votes
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

4.79 from 56 votes
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

4.88 from 8 votes
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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This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe creates a healthier version of the Chinese delivery dish right at home in your slow cooker! #orangechickenrecipe #crockpotorangechicken www.savoryexperiments.com

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe

4.80 from 10 votes
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

5 from 9 votes
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

4.79 from 51 votes
Make your favorite hibachi dinner, complete with an onion volcano and shrimp toss, at home!
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Chicken Marsala Recipe

4.45 from 43 votes
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 is an easy one-dish meal using chicken, rice, black beans, tomato, corn and southwest spices. #chickencasserole #onedishchickenrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Southwest Chicken Casserole Recipe

4.88 from 8 votes
Southwest Chicken Casserole is an easy one-dish meal using chicken, rice, black beans, tomato, corn and southwest spices. 
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Easy King Ranch Recipe

4.34 from 42 votes
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

4.96 from 22 votes
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

5 from 7 votes
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

4.23 from 9 votes
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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Homemade Sesame Chicken

4.70 from 10 votes
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

4.43 from 61 votes
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

4.46 from 33 votes
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

4.91 from 10 votes
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 is a melt-in-your-mouth oven fried chicken with tongue-tingling flavor that will leave you craving more. #crispybakedchicken #ovenbakedchicken #bestovenfriedchicken www.savoryexperiments.com

Crispy Baked Chicken

4.70 from 13 votes
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

5 from 1 vote
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 in Oven

4.56 from 67 votes
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

4.73 from 18 votes
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

4.91 from 11 votes
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

4.43 from 7 votes
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

4.88 from 8 votes
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

5 from 18 votes
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

4.78 from 9 votes
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

4.67 from 15 votes
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

4.86 from 7 votes
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

3.73 from 18 votes
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

4.74 from 15 votes
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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Creamy Mexican Chicken Casserole

4.86 from 14 votes
This easy, creamy Mexican Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, vegetables, and beans with lots of cheese for the ultimate easy dinner!
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Pretzel Crusted Chicken

4.72 from 7 votes
Pretzel Crusted Chicken is crispy, juicy, and packed full of delicious flavor. With only 9 ingredients, it will become your new go to meal.
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Cowboy Chicken

Delicious, tender chicken cooked in the crock pot, perfect for tacos, salads, quesadillas or rice bowls.
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One Pot Chicken and Rice

4.63 from 8 votes
With simple pantry ingredients and plenty of vegetables, this One Pot Chicken and Rice will easily become a family favorite!
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Spicy Kung Pao Chicken

4.59 from 12 votes
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

5 from 7 votes
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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Baked chicken with lemon and fresh herbs

Brine Recipe for Chicken

4.69 from 74 votes
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

4.73 from 11 votes
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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Easy 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.

Pan fried pork chops plated

Brine Pork Chops Recipe

4.36 from 45 votes
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

4.22 from 51 votes
This French Onion Pork Loin with potatoes, carrots, parsnip and onion is the perfect one-dish weeknight meal!
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Crown Pork Roast is the perfect special occasion or holiday meal to serve for a crowd. Tasty and impressive presentation make this a winning pork recipe!

Crown Pork Roast

4.59 from 12 votes
Crown Pork Roast is the perfect special occasion or holiday meal to serve for a crowd. Tasty and impressive presentation make this a winning pork recipe!
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Crock Pot Pork Loin Roast

4.70 from 20 votes
Use your slow cooker to make a tender pork loin roast. Serve with onion gravy and mashed potatoes for a hearty comfort meal.
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Apple Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Stuffing- one of the best pork recipes out there! This pork tenderloin recipe will blow you away with aromatic spices and an apple jelly glaze, surrounding with fresh apple and ham stuffing, all cooked on the same baking sheet. www.savoryexperiments.com

Apple Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Stuffing

4.34 from 9 votes
Apple Spiced Pork Tenderloin is a pork tenderloin recipe  that will blow you away with aromatic spices and an apple jelly glaze, surrounding with fresh apple and ham stuffing, all cooked on the same baking sheet.
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Instant Pot Pulled Pork

5 from 3 votes
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe is perfectly seasoned and delicious on tacos, sandwiches or on its own. So easy to make & ready in just one hour! 
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Instant Pot Pork Pozole Recipe

4.49 from 27 votes
With tomatillos and green chiles, this Instant Pot Pork Pozole recipe is a traditional Mexican stew full of flavor and spices!
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Pork Chops in the Crock Pot

4.32 from 22 votes
These Crock Pot Pork Chops are the perfect family dinner. Super tender, cooked in BBQ sauce and a special spice rub, then smothered with bacon and cheese!
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breaded pork chop with mushrooms

Crispy Baked Pork Chops

4.70 from 13 votes
If you've never made pork chops in the oven, this shake and bake Crispy Baked Pork Chop recipe is the best! It's even better than shake and bake!
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Dijon Pork Chops are a simple and zesty recipe that can be grilled, baked or pan fried. A family favorite grill recipe!

Grilled Dijon Pork Chops

4.72 from 7 votes
Grilled Dijon Pork Chops are a favorite for pork on the grill. A zesty and easy pork marinade recipes perfect for grilled or baked pork chops!
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Crock Pot Ribs Recipe

4.95 from 53 votes
Slow Cooker Ribs, the new normal way you need to cook ribs at home! The best part, this Slow Cooker Rib recipe is fall off the bone perfection in every way.
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Sausage & White Bean Cassoulet

4.50 from 12 votes
Baked sausages in an herbed navy bean sauce stewed with onion, garlic, tomatoes, thyme and oregano.
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Butter Sage Cast Iron Pork Chop Recipe

4.80 from 55 votes
Butter Sage Pork Chops are pan seared pork chops in a simple butter, garlic and sage sauce. Sear in cast iron and then finish in the oven for the best pork chop recipe ever! 
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Pressure Cooker Carnitas

5 from 17 votes
Pressure Cooker Carnitas are an easy pressure cooker recipe for shredded pork with Mexican flavors. Perfect for making the perfect soft taco!
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Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops

4.94 from 47 votes
Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops are an easy grilled pork recipe. Herb marinated pork is stuffed with bread crumbs, herbs and Parmesan cheese and grilled to flavorful perfection in just 15 minutes!
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Crispy Pork Tacos are soft tacos filled with mango salsa, cool avocado, crumbly queso fresco, butter lettuce and crispy onion straws.

Crispy Pork Tacos

5 from 2 votes
Crispy Pork Tacos are soft tacos filled with mango salsa, cool avocado, crumbly queso fresco, butter lettuce and crispy onion straws.
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Quick and easy meals - instant pot pulled pork

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

5 from 3 votes
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe is perfectly seasoned and delicious on tacos, sandwiches or on its own. So easy to make & ready in just one hour! 
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Creamy Apple Pork Chops are a wholesome meal your whole family will enjoy. Mushrooms, apples, juicy pork chops in a savory cream sauce.

Creamy Apple Pork Chops

4 from 5 votes
Creamy Apple Pork Chops are a wholesome meal your whole family will enjoy. Mushrooms, apples, juicy pork chops in a savory cream sauce.
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Hawaiian Slow Cook Pork Loin

4.41 from 249 votes
Bring the island flavors to the table with this simple, slow cooker Hawaiian Pork loin made with pantry staples and finished with an easy to make sauce.
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sliced pork tenderloin with roasted veggies

Herb Garlic Pork Tenderloin

4.45 from 18 votes
One Pan Garlic Herb Pork is an easy weeknight meal that roasts juicy pork with vegetables all on one pan and in just 30 minutes!
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BBQ Pulled Pork Hash is my hands down, favorite Sunday brunch recipe. Ready in only 15 minutes and easily modified, it is simple and tasty.

BBQ Pulled Pork Hash

4.56 from 9 votes
BBQ Pulled Pork Hash is my hands down, favorite Sunday brunch recipe. Ready in only 15 minutes and easily modified, it is simple and tasty. 
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Pasta Recipes for Dinner

There is nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of pasta or a piping pasta bake. Pasta recipes bring a smile to my face. Did you know that every culture has a type of pasta as part of their cuisine?

Simple with flour and water, sometimes egg and then other elements, this is a truly a dish that breaks across cultural barriers. And each type of pasta, of which there are over 500 varieties, is made with a particular purpose in mind depending on size and shapes. Kid-friendly dinner we can all get behind.

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Shrimp Pasta Salad

4.84 from 6 votes
Shrimp Pasta Salad is the best dish to bring to any party. This dish is has a zing to it that will help bring those family gatherings and neighborhood potlucks to life.
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Stuffed Shells with Ricotta

4.55 from 11 votes
If you're craving hearty Italian food but also a quick and easy recipe, these classic stuffed shells are what you're looking for.
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Skillet Lasagna

4.50 from 10 votes
If you want an Italian-style meal that comes together quickly and requires nearly no clean up on busy weeknights, try this Skillet Lasagna!
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Pesto Tortellini with Asiago

4.97 from 31 votes
With only 5 ingredients, Pesto Tortellini with Asiago is perfect for busy nights. Ready in only 15 minutes, it still packs huge flavor!
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Spinach Stuffed Shells

5 from 4 votes
Pasta night just got SO much more delicious! This easy Spinach Stuffed Shells recipe is full of cheesy goodness and makes a great weeknight meal.
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Easy Authentic Carbonara Recipe

4.22 from 38 votes
Authentic Carbonara is an easy Italian pasta recipe using eggs, cheese and bacon. This is an easy carbonara recipe that any home cook can feel confident in making! 
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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

5 from 7 votes
Fettuccine pasta with a homemade alfredo sauce made with 4 simple ingredients. Quick and easy fettuccine alfredo, the perfect vegetarian pasta recipe.
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Quick & Easy Hearty Marinara

5 from 11 votes
Homemade Marinara Sauce is a quick and easy recipe for a tomato based sauce using herbs and spices. Perfect for pizza, dipping sauce or to put over pasta. 
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Creamy Pastina Recipe

4.37 from 19 votes
This quick and easy pastina recipe uses butter, cheese and broth for a quick, simple and comforting meal. Perfect for little kids and adults!
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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Shells and Creamy Brie Sauce is a rich and savory easy dinner you'll want to make again and again! #chickenstuffedshells #stuffedshellsrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Chicken Stuffed Shells with Creamy Brie Sauce

5 from 3 votes
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Shells and Creamy Brie Sauce is a rich and savory easy dinner you’ll want to make again and again! 
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This delicious One-Pan Sausage Alfredo Pasta is an easy weeknight meal with instructions on how to make homemade alfredo sauce. So simple and good! #alfredosauce #alfredopasta www.savoryexperiments.com

One Pan Sausage Alfredo

5 from 7 votes
One-Pan Sausage Alfredo Pasta is an easy, filling one-pan meal the entire family will enjoy. Homemade alfredo sauce included!
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Seafood Fra Diavolo Recipe

4.33 from 40 votes
Sweet and spicy tomato-based sauce simmered with tender seafood like shrimp, scallops, calamari and more.
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Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake

4.91 from 41 votes
Pesto Pasta Bake is the perfect easy pasta dish for busy weeknights. Creamy pesto sauce, pasta, smoked sausage and Italian cheese make this the perfect meal.
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Shrimp Scampi

4.79 from 19 votes
Shrimp Scampi is a traditional Italian dish made with a garlic butter sauce and shrimp with al dente pasta and fresh lemon juice.
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Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe

4.75 from 8 votes
Creamy Cajun Pasta is seriously AH-MAZING and only takes 20 minutes! Rotini covered in a cream sauce with Cajun seasoning, smoky andouille sausage, sautéed peppers, red onion and grape tomatoes.
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Parmesan Garlic Pasta

4.78 from 211 votes
Creamy, cheesy & delicious, this EASY Parmesan Garlic Linguine pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! With simple ingredients!
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Lemony Artichoke Pesto is a fresh and punchy sauce perfect for summer meals and pasta. Takes only minutes to make, stores and freezes well and makes an excellent gift. Top with pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan Reggiano cheese. www.savoryexperiments.com

Lemony Artichoke Pesto with Pasta

4.54 from 13 votes
Lemony Artichoke Pesto is a new spin on traditional pesto adding a tangy, hearty flavor. Pair with Pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and serve over your favorite pasta! 
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Scallion Pesto Scallop Pasta is a restaurant quality dish, creamy pasta sauce with garlic, Swiss chard, prosciutto and seared scallops. #pastarecipes #scalloprecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Scallion Pesto Pasta Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Scallion Pesto Scallop Pasta is a restaurant quality dish, creamy pasta sauce with garlic, Swiss chard, prosciutto and seared scallops.
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Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce

4.63 from 179 votes
Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce Recipe is an elegant dish that is easy to prepare. Wow, your diners with this striking dish.
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Honeycomb Pasta Recipe

4.60 from 15 votes
Honeycomb Pasta is a new twist on an old classic. Ziti smothered in marinara and cheese, but in cake form! Serve with a side of Italian sausage or meatballs.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Pasta

4.53 from 21 votes
This Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Pasta is an easy chicken recipe using balsamic reduction, tomatoes and mushrooms over pasta.
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Creamy Vodka Sauce Recipe

5 from 38 votes
Creamy Vodka Sauce is an easy pasta sauce recipe pancetta, tomatoes and cream. Serve over your favorite pasta like Penne alla Vodka!
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Spinach Sausage Pasta

4.88 from 8 votes
Spinach Sausage Pasta is an easy pasta recipe packed with spinach, fennel seeds, sausage, garlic and onion.
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Creamy Tortellini and Ham Pasta - An easy pasta recipe ready in just 20 minutes! Peas, broccoli, ham and cheese tortellini! www.savoryexperiments.com

Creamy Ham and Cheese Tortellini

4.60 from 10 votes
Creamy Ham and Cheese Tortellini uses an easy alfredo sauce recipe with cubed ham, peas, broccoli and seasonings to make a 20 minute one-pot meal! 
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Pasta and Peas

4.11 from 19 votes
Pasta and Peas is an easy pasta recipe that the whole family will love. Only one pot and 10 ingredients to a family friendly meal!
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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

5 from 8 votes
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup can be made in the slow cooker, instant pot or on the stove top. Cheesy tortellini with zesty sauce in a tomato based soup!
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Seafood Mac and Cheese

4.43 from 14 votes
This Seafood Mac and Cheese is super creamy with two types of cheese, seasonings, your favorite seafood and crunchy topping.
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Linguine with Clam Sauce Recipe

4.43 from 7 votes
Clam Sauce Recipe- just like at the restaurant, plus see me super easy tips for cleaning clams for any recipe! Buttery broth, chopped and whole clams in an easy shallot, garlic and parsley sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes!
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Gnocchi with Marinara and Zucchini

Delicious and easy vegetarian pasta dish using gnocchi.
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Easy Seafood Recipes for Dinner

People tend to be intimidated to prepare seafood at home. The general scope ranges from shellfish and crustaceans to gilled fish and beyond like uni or eel. Salmon, crab, shrimp, scallops, lobster they are all good choices.

The truth is that sefood can be a healthy dinner idea and also cut down on cooking time, as they generally take less time to cook than other protiens.

The trick is to be confident on how you cook them and also where you buy them, both for freshness and price. Here are our favorite seafood recipes.

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Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe

4.58 from 7 votes
Steamed shrimp with seasoned onions, potatoes and good ole Maryland seasonings of Old Bay, garlic and BEER! Great for a cookout!
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Classic Seafood Paella

4.36 from 14 votes
If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll adore this paella. My Classic Seafood Paella recipe gives you an easy, step-by-step paella for the paella novice.
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How To Cook Snow Crab Legs

3.18 from 23 votes
Snow Crab Legs are easy to make and take so little time — they can elevate a casual gathering and are perfect for a special occasion!
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Fish Fry

This beer batter fried fish uses light beer and a few basic ingredients to create the best fish fry batter for British fish and chips. Yum!
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How to Brine Shrimp

4.53 from 19 votes
The next time you're planning to prepare shrimp, set aside the few extra minutes it takes to brine them to get juicy and tender shrimp!
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Whole Stuffed Lobster

4.73 from 11 votes
If you're looking for an elegant yet easy dinner, this Whole Stuffed Lobster recipe is for you! Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's sure to impress!
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Maryland Style Crab Cake Recipe

4.38 from 501 votes
Maryland Crab Cakes are made with jumbo lump crab meat with little filler, Dijon mustard and Old Bay Seasoning plus secrets to making authentic Chesapeake crab cakes!
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Southern Salmon Croquettes Recipe

4.23 from 976 votes
Salmon Croquettes are a southern classic! Full of salmon, peppers, onions and seasoning, this versatile dish is sure to be loved by all!
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Easy Baked Halibut

4.73 from 11 votes
Easy Baked Halibut is an easy, healthy and colorful dish. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or sophisticated enough for a holiday.
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Hot Lobster Roll

4.91 from 10 votes
Perfect for a light lunch or dinner and served on a split top bun, the BEST Hot Lobster Rolls are a regional dish popular dish from Connecticut!
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Crab Imperial

4.48 from 138 votes
Baked Crab Imperial is a creamy and buttery masterpiece made with lump crab meat, fresh lemon and topped with bread crumbs.
 
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Baked Cod with Lobster Topping

4.52 from 31 votes
Tender Bake Cod topped with buttery lobster chunks in a creamy topping and finished with velvety beurre blanc sauce.
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Pesto Salmon

4.73 from 11 votes
This Pesto Salmon recipe is the best way to make baked salmon. With only 5 ingredients including Greek yogurt and homemade pesto, it will be your new favorite.
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Honey Walnut Shrimp

4.84 from 12 votes
This quick & easy Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe makes the best weeknight dinner. The shrimp is crisp and coated in a sweet honey glaze sauce!
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Bacon Jam Scallops are a play on classic bacon wrapped scallops, only using sweet and salty bacon jam with scallions and flaky puff pastry! #puffpastryappetizers #scallopappetizers #baconjam www.savoryexperiments.com

Bacon Jam Scallops

4.60 from 15 votes
Bacon Jam Scallops are a play on classic bacon wrapped scallops, only using sweet and salty bacon jam with scallions and flaky puff pastry! 
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Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe (How to Grill Lobster Tails)

4.48 from 19 votes
Easy Grilled Lobster Tails using a lemon garlic butter sauce. Ready in less than 20 minutes. Sweet, succulent and delicious!
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How to Sear Scallops

4.13 from 39 votes
Pan Seared Scallops at home are easy to make. Learn how to prevent your scallops from sticking and get restaurant quality crust every time!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

4.77 from 13 votes
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and easy meal solution that takes only 10 minutes to prepare! Top over rice, pasta or quinoa.
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Steamed Mussels Recipe with Chorizo White Wine Broth

4.75 from 4 votes
Succulent steamed Mussels in a savory butter, chorizo wine sauce. It's SO good, it's slurp-worthy. Crusty bread for sopping up broth is a must!
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Thai Coconut Soup

4.72 from 35 votes
Seafood Thai Coconut Soup is an easy and healthy appetizer or entree using scallops, shrimp, vegetables and a red curry coconut broth.
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Blackened Shrimp

Learn how to make the best blackened shrimp in your kitchen! This recipe makes the most bold and flavorful cajun blackened shrimp in only 10 minutes. 
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Salmon Poke Bowls

4.49 from 43 votes
Celebrate Fish Fridays with this irresistible Salmon Poke Bowl recipe. This Hawaiian-inspired dinner is the perfect healthy meal for two!
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Best Recipe for Lobster Salad

4.56 from 34 votes
Lobster Salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner! Serve on top of greens or even in a roll, which is known as a Cold Lobster Roll or New England Roll.
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Hibachi Shrimp

4.20 from 45 votes
If you love hibachi, now you can make it at home! This Hibachi Shrimp recipes is the BEST, and there is even a homemade yum yum sauce!
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Easy Salmon Burgers

5 from 9 votes
Made with sockeye salmon and flavored with tangy lemon & dill, these EASY delicious Salmon Burgers are on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe

4.05 from 110 votes
Pasta shells stuffed with a mixed seafood filling and topped with a sherry spiked cream sauce. Perfect for a fancy dinner, the holidays or just a random weeknight.
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Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe

5 from 4 votes
Lemon Pepper Salmon is an easy to prepare, fresh and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Voodoo Shrimp Creole is a tomato-based dish using shrimp and beer to make a sweet and spicy broth. Serve over rice or grits for a full meal. #voodooshrimp #shrimpcreole www.savoryexperiments.com

Voodoo Shrimp Creole

4.63 from 61 votes
Voodoo Shrimp Creole is a tomato-based dish using shrimp and beer to make a sweet and spicy broth. Serve over rice or grits for a full meal. 
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Balsamic Salmon Salad Recipe

4.60 from 5 votes
Balsamic Salmon Salad is an easy salad recipe that can be made for dinner, or even an on the go lunch! Serve with chèvre bread for a delicious combination! 
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Easy Dinner Recipes: Vegetarian (Meatless Monday Ideas)

Whether you eat vegetarian as a lifestyle or just need a recipe for meatless Monday, here are a few that are sure to please and won’t have you missing meat in any way. Easy recipes for the entire family!

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Guacamole Grilled Cheese

4.58 from 7 votes
This Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich is stuffed with gooey provolone cheese, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes and freshly made guacamole, all grilled to perfection on crusty bread.
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Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

4.27 from 34 votes
A southern classic, this Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe is the absolute BEST! It's quick and easy to throw together and tastes amazing with pickles!
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One of the best easy vegetarian recipes are Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms. A great vegetarian dinner idea perfect for meatless Monday! #stuffedmushrooms #vegetarianrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

5 from 6 votes
One of the best easy vegetarian recipes are Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms. A great vegetarian dinner idea perfect for meatless Monday!
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Eggplant Rollatini

4.87 from 52 votes
If you're looking for a vegetarian meal for Meatless Monday, look no further than this Eggplant Rollatini recipe! It's EASY to make and full of flavor!
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Parmesan Cauliflower Pizza Crust

4.86 from 14 votes
This Parmesan Cauliflower Pizza Crust is the secret to getting a perfectly crispy no-carb cauliflower crust! A healthy alternative to the usual pizza crust! 
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Chile Relleno Monte Cristo Recipe

4.29 from 32 votes
Chile Relleno Monte Cristo is a classic grilled cheese with pepper jack, cheddar and green chile and then battered and fried  Monte Cristo style.
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Tomato and Pesto Pizza Recipe - The BEST Homemade Pizza! This is vegetarian and super easy, using 2 types of tomatoes, pesto, mozzarella and feta cheese and toasted pine nuts. Made in a standard kitchen oven! www.savoryexperiments.com

Tomato and Pesto Pizza

4.92 from 37 votes
Tomato Pesto Pizza is an easy vegetarian pizza with fresh tomato slices, mozzarella and feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, pesto and toasted pine nuts. 
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Hearts of Palm Cakes Recipe

4.62 from 81 votes
Hearts of Palm Cakes are crunchy cakes made with hearts of palm, artichokes, garlic and panko served with a zesty garlic aioli.
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Pesto Grilled Cheese Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Pesto Grilled Cheese is a gooey grilled cheese recipe featuring cheese, roasted red peppers, pesto, and pine nuts and sourdough bread!
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Spanakopita Spinach Pie

4.17 from 12 votes
Spanakopita Spinach Pie is a Greek speciality made from wilted spinach and cheese wrapped with flaky pastry, phyllo dough. An easy dish that pairs with anything! 
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Tortilla Espanola, also known as Spanish Tortilla or Potato Tortilla, is a Spanish egg dish made with fried potatoes, onions and cheese. #tortillaespanola #spanishtortilla #potatotortilla www.savoryexperiments.com

Tortilla Espanola Recipe

4.70 from 20 votes
Tortilla Espanola, also known as Spanish Tortilla or Potato Tortilla, is a Spanish egg dish made with fried potatoes, onions and cheese. 
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Rainbow French Bread Pizza

5 from 6 votes
Rainbow French Bread Pizza is the perfect easy pizza recipe using pizza sauce and colorful fresh vegetables. Make this into a St. Patrick’s Day pizza or have it any other time of the year! 
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Lamb Recipes for Dinner

Lamb often gets overlooked as a dinner option, but the truth is that ground lamb is affordable and easy to cook. Lamb chops or lamb lollipops are one of the quickest cooking proteins out there! Change up your dinner routine by adding a lamb recipe to the rotation.

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Lamb Meatballs with Romesco Sauce

5 from 4 votes
Lamb meatballs with romesco sauce pairs tender and flavorful mini meatballs with smoky homemade romesco sauce, feta cheese and crunchy almonds.
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Pomegranate Lamb Loin Chops

4.72 from 7 votes
Warm, comforting undertones of fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander create a lamb crust that pairs perfectly with sweet, tart burgundy pomegranate sauce. Aroma alone will get you in the holiday spirit.
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Greek Lamb Gyros

4.46 from 11 votes
A recipe for Greek Lamb Gyros, served in a warm pita with fresh chopped veggies and garlicky tzatziki sauce.
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Easy Lamb Stew

4.39 from 52 votes
Lamb Stew using ground lamb is made in just 30 minutes! Flavorful broth, crispy veggies and lentils make this fall stew recipe an easy weeknight meal.Lamb Stew using ground lamb is made in just 30 minutes! Flavorful broth, crispy veggies and lentils make this fall stew recipe an easy weeknight meal.
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Parmesan Garlic Lamb Chops

4.91 from 10 votes
Parmesan Garlic Lamb Chops are an easy and tasty Easter dinner recipe made with just bread crumbs, lemon zest and pecorino romano. 
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Greek Lamb Burgers

4 from 6 votes
Greek Lamb Burgers are blended with lemon zest and spices then topped with a lemony mint yogurt sauce, pickled onions and feta cheese. The perfect juicy burger on the grill.
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Leg of Lamb is an easy lamb recipe using a layer of fresh herbs and seasonings and high temperatures sear to form a nice crust leaving the instead nice and juicy. #legoflamb #roastlamb #easterlamb www.savoryexperiments.com

Herb Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe

4.29 from 35 votes
Herb Roast Leg of Lamb is an easy lamb recipe using fresh herbs, seasonings and high temperatures sear a nice crust leaving the instead nice & juicy.
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Pan Fried Lamb Chop Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Pan Fried Lamb Chops (Lamb Lollipops) take only 10 minutes from start to finish. Top with smoky romesco, lemon herb aioli or tzatziki sauce.
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Dinner Ideas: Soup Recipes

Soup doesn’t need to be an appetizer, it can be a whole meal! Check out our soups and stews perfect for a chilly night at home or even a warm summer day with chilled soup. Some are Dutch oven favorites, while others are speedy Instant Pot Recipes with amplified flavors in a hurry.

Always remember our tip about brightening soups- one dash of balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice right before serving makes a world of difference!

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Healthy Cabbage Soup

4.70 from 23 votes
This Healthy Cabbage Soup is based off from the Weightloss Wonder Soup and is full of nothing but veggies for healthy vegetable soup that may even help you lose a few pounds!
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Creamy Potato Leek Soup Recipe

4.34 from 24 votes
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is the perfect winter time comfort food. A creamy, silky broth with oodles of flavor, topped with crispy bacon and scallions.
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Cauliflower Soup

5 from 5 votes
When you're craving something warm and comforting but need to add some veggies to your diet, a bowl of this Cauliflower Soup is perfect!
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Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup

4.63 from 61 votes
This easy 15 Bean Soup Recipe goes from dry beans to deliciously magnificent in just an hour using out two chef-approved secret ingredients.
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

4.65 from 17 votes
Whether you call it Pasta e Fagioli or Pasta Fagioli, this EASY soup recipe is hearty and delicious. Full of authentic Italian flavors in just 30 minutes!
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

4.73 from 126 votes
An easy instant pot recipe that tastes even better than the original Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Ready in just 30 minutes! 
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

4.43 from 7 votes
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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Rich Minestrone Soup

4.34 from 9 votes
Thick, rich and delicious Minestrone Soup that uses one secret ingredient that cuts your prep, chop and cook time in HALF! You'll put this on the weekly menu.
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Italian Meatball Soup

5 from 5 votes
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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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.50 from 12 votes
This is an easy chicken tortilla soup that can be on your table in less than an hour. A rich tomato broth with a bit of spice and large chunks of chicken make this a hearty and comforting meal!
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

4.89 from 9 votes
Looking for a homemade chicken noodle soup recipe that you can enjoy all year round? This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is flavorful and SO easy to make!
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20-Minute Chicken Wild Rice Soup

4.50 from 8 votes
This 20-Minute Wild Rice Chicken Soup is an incredibly easy but flavorful 20 minute meal made with two kitchen hacks that will make your life so much easier! It’ll become a winter soup staple in your home!
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Asparagus lovers will love this creamy asparagus soup! Deliciously smooth and flavored to perfection, this cream of asparagus soup makes the perfect appetizer! #asparagussoup #creamofasparagussoup #creamyasparagussoup www.savoryexperiments.com

Asparagus Soup

4.80 from 10 votes
Asparagus lovers will love this creamy asparagus soup! Deliciously smooth and flavored to perfection, this cream of asparagus soup makes the perfect appetizer!
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Green Gazpacho Recipe

4.50 from 6 votes
Green Gazpacho is a chilled soup made from cucumber, tomatillos and jalapenos with a yogurt base. A perfect make ahead soup to serve on a hot summer day! 
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White Bean and Ham Soup

5 from 5 votes
A hearty ham soup recipe seasoned with fresh herbs, vegetables and then a splash of my secret ingredient. The best use for leftover ham!
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

4.72 from 7 votes
Easy, homemade butternut squash made with apple and Greek yogurt. Make ahead and freezer friendly- perfect for a cozy winter night.
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Apple French Onion Soup combines a robust French Onion Soup Recipe using sweet apples for flavor and texture. Top with crunchy garlic croutons and gooey cheese. #frenchonionsoup #fallsoup www.savoryexperiments.com

Apple French Onion Soup

4.55 from 11 votes
Apple French Onion Soup combines a robust French Onion Soup Recipe using sweet apples for flavor and texture. Top with crunchy garlic croutons and gooey cheese.
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Salad Ideas for Dinner

I love a large bowl of leafy greens for dinner. I don’t always need a meat plus three. These salads are satisfying, delicious and full of flavor.

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Beet Goat Cheese Salad

4.91 from 10 votes
Dress this beet goat cheese salad with a simple orange vinaigrette. Easy enough for a weeknight supper, but fancy enough for a dinner party.
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Southwest Chicken Salad

4.43 from 7 votes
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a delicious salad made with seasoned chicken breast and bold flavors of the southwest. It's paired with a cilantro lime dressing and tortilla strips for added crunch!
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Curry Chicken Salad

4.86 from 7 votes
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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close up of sliced chicken on cobb salad

Cobb Salad

4.29 from 7 votes
With egg, bacon, tomato, onion, avocado and blue cheese, a Classic Cobb Salad recipe can't be beat! This recipe also has the BEST homemade dressing!
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overhead of cold lobster salad on a plate with greens

Best Recipe for Lobster Salad

4.56 from 34 votes
Lobster Salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner! Serve on top of greens or even in a roll, which is known as a Cold Lobster Roll or New England Roll.
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Steak Salad with Green Curry Dressing with cilantro, cashews, red bell pepper, carrots and red onion over romaine lettuce

Green Curry Steak Salad

4.84 from 6 votes
Green Curry Steak Salad uses a seared steak with a sweet and mildly spicy green curry sauce over Romaine lettuce and charred bell pepper and carrots. The perfect summer salad recipe! 
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Shaved Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Chive Dressing - spring greens, soft goat cheese, toasted ramen croutons, marinated zucchini, squash and carrots with a yogurt-based lemon chive dressing. www.savoryexperiments.com

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Chive Dressing

5 from 2 votes
Shaved Zucchini Salad is a visually and textually appealing salad using different shapes and flavors to make an easy salad recipe. Lemon Chive Dressing is fresh and zesty, the perfect homemade salad dressing accompaniment. 
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Peach Salad is a scrumptious summer salad filled with delicious peaches, gorgonzola cheese, shallots, candied walnuts and a tangy peach dressing. The perfect summer salad! #peachsalad #summersalads www.savoryexperiments.com

Peach Salad Recipe

4.80 from 5 votes
Peach Salad is a scrumptious summer salad filled with delicious peaches, gorgonzola cheese, shallots, candied walnuts and a tangy peach dressing. The perfect summer salad!
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Side Angle of Balsamic Salmon Salad

Balsamic Salmon Salad Recipe

4.60 from 5 votes
Balsamic Salmon Salad is an easy salad recipe that can be made for dinner, or even an on the go lunch! Serve with chèvre bread for a delicious combination! 
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Skirt Steak Salad - an easy and healthy dinner solution that uses 6 ingredients and a simple homemade miso ginger dressing. The only steak salad recipe you need! #steaksaladrecipe #skirtsteaksalad www.savoryexperiments.com

Hanger Steak Salad Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Hanger Steak Salad is an easy and healthy dinner solution using only 6 ingredients and a simple homemade miso ginger dressing.
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pear salad on a plate

Pear Salad Recipe with Candied Walnuts

5 from 11 votes
Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts is the perfect winter salad for dinner parties and holidays. Honey Balsamic Dressing and tart goat cheese make the best salad recipe!
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pear salad on a plate

Pear Salad Recipe with Candied Walnuts

5 from 11 votes
Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts is the perfect winter salad for dinner parties and holidays. Honey Balsamic Dressing and tart goat cheese make the best salad recipe!
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What to Make for Dinner continued

We hope that we’ve answered your questions what should I make for dinner tonight. Recipes for tasty main dishes and more!

If you are looking for appetizers, side dishes, like this roasted baby potatoes recipe, or even desserts– click on the links for recipes!

Click on any of these links to find great recipes and even more fabulous lists of ideas for dinner tonight. And if you are still stumped, shoot me an email for some more ideas like how to brine a turkey! Just kidding… that isn’t a quick and easy, LOL.

Dinner Ideas FAQs

How can I make cheap meals?

Look for ingredients on sale and base your recipes around those. Choose ingredients you can use in multiple recipes and for goodness sake, use coupons! Pasta, rice and potatoes are always good, filling bases that cost little.

What is good comfort food.

I think the answer to this question varies from person to person, but I think we can all agree that cheese, starches and carbohydrates all make for good comfort food.

What is the most popular dinner?

1. Salad. No matter what cuisine you are looking at, salad is number one.
2. Chicken. Again, a common thread through many cultures.
3. Pasta. As mentioned before, nearly all cultures have some unique form of pasta.

What’s a good lazy dinner?

If ordering pizza or delivery isn’t an option, one-pot meals, sheet pan meals and dump-and-go slow cooker meals are ideal.

What are common meals for dinner?

Hamburgers, hot dogs, meatloaf, fried chicken, pizza and grilled cheese still rank among the most popular dinners in the US.

What should I make for dinner if I hate cooking?

Our goal is to make cooking somewhat enjoyable, but if you still hate it, then opt for something super easy. Try picking up pre-chopped veggies at the store or making a dish that takes minimal prep or hands-on work. Freezer meals are a great option, as is meal prep so you only have to cook once and reap the benefits for several days.

Dinner Ideas roulette

  1. What do I want for dinner?
  2. 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 ideas.

We hope you enjoyed our collection of easy dinners for busy weeknights and fancy weekends. Quick dinner ideas the whole family will love. We hope you found a new favorite at the dinner table and will come back to find your next delicious meal. Also check out our Meat Temperature Cooking Guide and High Altitude Cooking Guide.

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Jessica the mom, wife and food lover behind Savory Experiments. She is obsessed with butter, salt and bacon and spends all her time in the kitchen and behind a camera. Jessica is a contributor to PopKitchen by Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

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  1. What a fantastic variety of flavors, textures and dinner ideas. I have bookmarked this page for future reference.

  2. This was so helpful when I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner tonight! I think we’re going to go with one of your delicious salad dinner ideas for something easy & light. I’ll definitely be bookmarking this post and will be referring back to it often!