Dinner Recipes — Page 2

Pasta with Spinach Sauce: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Weeknight Dinner

For a fast family dinner, this pasta with spinach sauce pairs al dente noodles with baby spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and nutmeg. The skillet sauce is savory and creamy, the spinach stays bright green, and nutmeg brings a gentle warm note to every forkful.

15 min

Mexican Picadillo with Ground Beef, Potatoes, and Jalapeños

Choose ground beef with enough richness to brown well alongside diced yellow potatoes; it forms the hearty base of this Mexican picadillo. Tomatoes, jalapeño, optional serrano, and warm spices turn the skillet mixture into a savory, medium-heat meal with tender potatoes.

55 min

Greek Youvarlakia Avgolemono: Lemon Egg Meatball Soup

On a chilly day, this Greek meatball soup brings a warming meal for six to the table. Youvarlakia Avgolemono combines beef-and-rice meatballs with broth finished by a frothy lemon-and-egg sauce, creating a hearty bite and a bright, thickened broth in every bowl.

60 min

Creamy Tomato Chicken Breast with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce

For a weeknight dinner or friends around the table, creamy tomato chicken breast brings pan-fried potatoes alongside tender sliced chicken. Roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic blend with cream into a thick, smooth sauce with natural sweetness, while rosemary-seasoned potatoes add a crisp contrast.

80 min

Homemade Hamburger Helper with Sharp Cheddar and Beefy Macaroni

Choose lean ground beef, preferably at least 90%, so it browns into savory crumbles without leaving a heavy layer of fat. This homemade Hamburger Helper cooks elbow macaroni in beef broth, then finishes with sharp cheddar for a creamy, cheesy sauce with concentrated tomato flavor.

30 min

Hungarian Goulash: Make-Ahead Beef Stew with Sweet Paprika

Plan this Hungarian goulash as a batch-friendly beef stew: cook it fully, portion it once cooled, and save the soured cream and bread for serving day. The tomato-rich sauce holds tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and peppers with sweet Hungarian paprika and caraway.

160 min

Greek Meatballs with Lamb, Parsley, Mint, and Oregano

Choose ground lamb for its richer flavor and enough fat to keep these Greek meatballs, or keftedes, juicy; lean beef or turkey also work. Grated onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, parsley, and optional mint give the small meatballs a fragrant Mediterranean profile.

30 min

Garlic Butter Salmon with Golden Crust and Fresh Lemon

For weeknight dinner or a small company meal, this garlic butter salmon serves four in 25 minutes. Boneless, skinless fillets are coated in seasoned flour, pan-fried until golden, then spooned with a buttery garlic, vegetable stock, and parsley sauce; lemon wedges sharpen each bite.

25 min

Hot Honey Butter Salmon with Sticky Garlic Soy Glaze

This 15-minute hot honey butter salmon keeps dinner moving with a single pan and a short sauce. Skinless fillets get a golden crust, are butter-basted, then return to a sticky honey, soy, garlic, and chilli glaze balanced with rice vinegar at the table.

15 min

Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Parmesan

Put dinner on the table in 45 minutes with chicken risotto, a skillet-and-saucepan supper built around Arborio rice. Smoked paprika and Cayenne-seasoned chicken thighs sit over creamy rice with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and wilted spinach.

45 min

Oven Baked Maple Dijon Salmon with Smoky Garlic Coating

For a busy family supper, this oven baked maple Dijon salmon puts four portions on the table with little fuss. Each fillet is coated in a sweet-savory mix of mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and smoked paprika, then baked at 375 degrees until tender and flaky.

25 min

Classic Bolognese Sauce with Beef, Pork, and San Marzano Tomatoes

Choose ground beef with 20% fat and ground pork for a Bolognese sauce that cooks into a rich, hearty base; diced pancetta adds another savory layer. This Italian ragù is slow-simmered with hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, milk, and nutmeg until smooth and thick.

270 min

Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns with Sticky Spicy Garlic Sauce

High heat quickly browns the prawns before they can turn tough, while a brief final toss lets the reduced sauce cling to them. This Asian chilli garlic prawn dish pairs juicy shrimp with a sweet, spicy, garlicky sauce that resembles a fast homemade chilli jam.

12 min

Dutch Oven No Knead Bread with a Crisp Crust and Fluffy Interior

Five minutes of prep and a two-hour rise put this Dutch oven no-knead bread within reach for dinner tonight. The four-ingredient loaf avoids handling sticky dough and bakes with a crisp, deeply browned crust, a moist center, and fluffy holes in your own kitchen.

5 min

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

For a family dinner, Marry Me Shrimp Pasta pairs tender, seasoned shrimp and al dente gluten-free penne in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with Parmesan and spinach. Pink, opaque C-shaped shrimp and a rich tomato finish give every bowl a clear homemade character.

35 min

Easy Beef Empanadas with Flaky Pie Crust and Mexican Cheese

For a busy weeknight dinner, these beef empanadas bring seasoned ground beef, peppers, onion, and Mexican blended cheese inside flaky pie crust. The half-moon pastries bake until golden and are ready in about 30 minutes, making eight handheld portions for the table.

30 min

Korean Beef Rice Bowls With Creamy Gochujang Mayo and Kimchi

Prep the beef, mayo drizzle, and cut vegetables ahead, then keep the rice and crunchy toppings ready for fast bowl assembly. These Korean Beef Rice Bowls pair saucy minced beef with garlic, ginger, soy, and gochujang, plus tangy kimchi, carrot, and cucumber.

20 min

Greek Moussaka with Fried Vegetables and Golden Béchamel

For a family dinner, Greek moussaka brings layers of fried potatoes, eggplant, and zucchini beneath a thick beef-and-tomato sauce and cheese-topped béchamel. The baked top sets golden with brown spots, while the vegetable layers stay saucy and creamy.

80 min

Crispy Chilli Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Serve this crispy chilli beef when a takeaway-style dinner or savoury snack is on the table. Thin strips of steak are fried until golden, then tossed with onion, pepper, spring onion and fresh chilli in a sweet, spicy, savoury sauce with a crisp coating.

35 min

Frika: Slovenian Potato and Cheese Hash with Crisp Golden Edges

Serve Frika warm for a simple lunch or dinner with seasonal salad. This Slovenian potato and cheese hash pairs crisp, golden edges with a soft, melted-cheese center, using grated potatoes, Tolminc cheese, pancetta or olive oil, and fresh herbs.

40 min

One-Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta with Tagliatelle and Cherry Tomatoes

Put this on the table for a quick weeknight dinner. One-Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta cooks tagliatelle with cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and basil in one pan, where oat cream and green pesto make a smooth, herby sauce around tender pasta.

25 min

Sesame Chicken with Crispy Battered Chicken and Sweet Sesame Glaze

Built for a weeknight dinner, this sesame chicken fries bite-size chicken pieces, then coats them in a sweet, savory, tangy sesame glaze. The finished chicken has a crisp batter and glossy sauce, with sesame oil added last for a nutty aroma. It serves three to four.

Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon and Creamy Avocado

For a dinner-party appetizer, Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon turns seasoned sushi rice into golden, crunchy blocks topped with creamy avocado and a spicy salmon mixture. Sweet chili sauce, jalapeño, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds add sweetness, heat, and nuttiness to every piece.

260 min

Chicken Lo Mein with Garlicky Egg Noodles and Savory Sauce

For a fast homemade takeout dinner, this chicken lo mein serves three in 20 minutes. Thin chicken breast strips, thick egg noodles, and crisp-tender vegetables are tossed in a garlicky, savory-sweet sauce with toasted sesame oil.

20 min