Dinner recipes

Surprise your guests with this Thai-inspired festive dish. Striped sea bass, head on, is baked in the oven. It looks like the fish is swimming on the plate—very impressive! Before baking...

This simple recipe transforms a popular Thai appetizer—chicken satay—into a more filling dinner. Instead of using small pieces of chicken breast, use whole drumsticks. Marinate them in coconut milk with...

As simple as grilling may seem, many people struggle with a delicious whole chicken. Too often, it turns out dry and flavorless, or (inexplicably) both...

This delicious dish was inspired by Thai cuisine, though it doesn't contain any hard-to-find or exotic ingredients. Marinate tender pork cutlets in a Thai marinade with lime and soy...

Large pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and spinach and baked in tomato sauce are a classic of Italian home cooking. Add plenty of aromatic, succulent herbs to the filling, and don't skimp...

Spinach ravioli make a wonderful appetizer for home parties. Boil them, then fry them until crispy, thread them onto skewers like lollipops, dip them in pesto sauce, and...

Gnudi are round Italian dumplings made with ricotta and spinach. They are lighter and airier than gnocchi and are sometimes called "naked ravioli," meaning the ravioli filling is missing the dough.

Large pasta shells stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, and cheese are simmered in a tomato-cream vodka sauce with grated cheese. If you don't have time to make your own sauce, use your own...

Italian pasta can be delicious even without chicken, fish, or any other protein, as long as you have a great sauce. Rachel Ray suggests making a stunning tomato sauce with butter and...

Surprise your loved ones with this easy-to-make yet unique Mexican-inspired dinner. Tostadas (crispy corn tortillas) are served with a turkey tomato sauce topping, a refreshing cabbage...

The balsamic vinegar marinade in this top-notch recipe from Ellie Krieger does double duty. It tenderizes the steak while imparting a delicious flavor and aroma. So, even...

Ree Drummond makes a big batch of chicken filling that goes well with many Tex-Mex dishes (tacos, enchiladas, burritos) and freezes several portions for easy...

If you're planning a Tex-Mex-inspired dinner, this Mexican salad makes a great, vibrant addition to your main course. It's loaded with fresh vegetables, cheese, a delicious creamy dressing, and a sweet,...

Using a simple brick and grill setup, you can grill a whole chicken with vegetables, ensuring the chicken is perfectly browned on all sides, while the potatoes and zucchini are...

Here's the perfect recipe for a delicious and healthy weeknight dinner. The dish is filled with bright, juicy vegetables tossed in a rich, orange-based sauce. Chop all the vegetables ahead of time and serve...

Stir-frying is a great way to quickly prepare a delicious meal, but what's the key to a successful stir-fry? Preparation! You need to prep all the ingredients and place them near the stovetop so...

Natural bone-in pork chops are quickly marinated in a spicy Mexican enchilada sauce and grilled until crispy and charred. Serve with black beans in enchilada sauce...

Make this quick and versatile peanut sauce, mix it with your favorite noodles (rice noodles, yakisoba, egg noodles, spaghetti—any kind will do), and you'll have...

Slice the beef steak into thin strips and stir-fry in a hot wok with ginger, garlic, and chili pepper. Immediately transfer to the Asian sauce and let it steep. Mix the beef with...

In Korea, there are many recipes for the country's beloved pork belly, which is grilled whole, cooked on the stovetop, or baked in the oven. The air fryer is also gaining popularity. This device...

Cauliflower rice is a great alternative to traditional rice if you're looking to reduce calories and carbohydrates in your meal, and it's also a great accompaniment to lighter roasted meats.

Roast pork tenderloin on a single baking sheet with cabbage and cherry tomatoes, and serve with basmati rice and raisins. Your secret ingredient for incredible flavor is curry powder. Add it to...

Collard greens can be quite tough and difficult to digest, so when making a salad with fresh leaves, crush them thoroughly and massage them with salt to soften the greens. Mix with...

If you have some leftover turkey or chicken after a holiday dinner, make tetrazzini pasta with turkey, spinach, and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Spinach isn't typically considered a traditional...

Ree Drummond makes this hearty dish with leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. Spaghetti is mixed with mushrooms, turkey, cheese, and bacon and baked to perfection. This recipe is easy...

This pasta casserole recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey (or chicken). But beyond the poultry and pasta, it's loaded with vegetables, mushrooms, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese...

Crushed cornflakes give these turkey breast strips a wonderful crispiness, even though they're oven-baked rather than deep-fried. To serve, also bake...

Taquitoes are Mexican corn tortilla tubes filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables, which are fried in oil until crispy and served as an appetizer with salsa. Taquitoes,...

This quick recipe is inspired by a classic Chinese-American dish, but the pineapple and bell pepper are replaced with carrots and snap peas, and the pork is wok-fried instead of deep-fried.

Juicy pork tenderloin is rubbed with paprika and cumin, fried until crispy, and then simmered with chickpeas and bell peppers in a light tomato sauce until tender and juicy.

Rub bone-in pork loin cutlets with a sazon spice mixture and fry until crispy and savory. Serve with Spanish-style rice with green olives, pigeon...

"My mom had a few tried-and-true recipes for holiday dinners, and this pasta was always a hit," shares recipe author Stephen Jackson. "It's one of my favorite dishes, thanks to...

Prepare spaghetti in cacciatore sauce, or hunter's style. This dish combines the richest and most flavorful ingredients: mushrooms, fried bacon, tomatoes, red peppers, Parmesan, and oregano. Paired with...

A marinade of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar with garlic is one of the best options for beef. Marinate even the most inexpensive cut of beef in it, and after grilling, it will literally melt in your mouth, just as good as...

This recipe was inspired by the classic baked chicken with bread stuffing, but the difference is that the stuffing is placed under the skin of the bird rather than inside the cavity. It's easier to cut the chicken in half and...

The perfect restaurant-quality steak is finally a reality for home cooks, thanks to sous vide cooking. Place the beef steak in one bag, mix spinach and cream cheese in another...

Young asparagus and sparkling lemon make this pasta and chicken dish spring-fresh and vibrant. Bake the chicken legs, tucking thin slices of lemon and garlic under the skin. Serve with pasta...

A few minutes before the chicken is ready, it's brushed with a glaze of orange preserves and apple cider vinegar, giving the skin a deliciously glossy and crispy texture. Wild...

Roast the whole chicken on a bed of fragrant fennel, garlic, onion, and lemon zest, drizzled with dry vermouth, until golden brown. Then, use the aromatic juices and vegetables left in the roasting pan...

Even if you're saving money, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor. This dish is made with simple, seasonal winter vegetables, yet it turns out absolutely delicious! Juicy baked...

The most delicious part of this chicken is the crispy skin, coated in a sweet-tangy honey glaze. To ensure even browning, roast the bird in half instead of whole. A few minutes before...

If you have a couple of slices of roast beef left in the fridge, make a hearty salad for the whole family. Combine thinly sliced ​​beef with cooked pasta and blanched asparagus in a fragrant...

Unlike most other risotto recipes, in this version the mushrooms aren't mixed with the rice, but cooked separately and served as a topping. This makes the dish look more elegant and appetizing.

Ham and green peas are the simplest and most affordable ingredients for a delicious, comforting risotto. Sprinkle the finished dish with fresh mint and grated lemon zest to infuse it with a spring flavor...

Take advantage of the short season when fresh peas appear at farmers' markets and make this luxurious risotto with green peas and roasted enoki mushrooms. It pairs perfectly with...

This pasta is packed with a bouquet of summer vegetables, and the secret to its superb flavor lies in the combination of grilled, blanched, and marinated vegetables. This contrast of textures and flavors brings all the ingredients together...

Rigatoni pasta is served in a savory tomato sauce with spicy Italian sausage and a topping of crispy oven-baked mushrooms. Its tubular shape and ribbed surface make it...