Dinner recipes don’t have to be complicated to be delicious! These meals are all prepared with easy-to-find ingredients and simple steps.
Feed your family with a big bowl of red beans and rice, baked ziti casserole, or a homemade pizza!
Toss a few ingredients in the slow cooker or pressure cooker and pair with a side dish for a well-rounded meal.
This crustless chicken pot pie is filled with fresh vegetables and creamy gravy, then baked with tender biscuits until golden brown. It’s a simple take on a classic meal that is guaranteed to please the whole family, whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or the holidays.
This Crockpot turkey breast makes an incredible Thanksgiving centerpiece, especially for a smaller crowd! Made with a simple seasoning rub, this recipe delivers tender, juicy, and flavorful turkey with extra crispy skin!
Learn how to cook a simple baked ham without drying it out! This recipe uses a store-bought ham with the glaze. With instructions for the oven, slow cooker, or grill, a spiral ham is the perfect way to feed a crowd for a special occasion. Keep reading for all the necessary tools and tips to pull off preparing a whole ham for your next celebration!
The best pork tenderloin recipe you will ever make! Oven-roasted pork tenderloin is infused with sage, garlic, and rosemary. Seared for a savory crust, then roasted in the oven for a tender, juicy bite that melts in your mouth. Drizzle with a decadent, buttery pan sauce to elevate your weeknight meal! This quick and easy dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make, yet it’s still perfect for a date night at home or a beautiful dinner with family.
The best homemade sloppy joe recipe! Made from scratch, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between meat, sauce, and tons of flavor for perfectly sloppy, sloppy joe sandwiches. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this will be a weeknight dinner favorite the whole family will love.
Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage is classic comfort food! With layers of pasta, homemade meat sauce, and melty cheese, this baked pasta casserole is the perfect solution for weeknight dinners. Tips for making it ahead of time and without meat are in the recipe card below!
Learn how to cook bratwurst in the oven. Sear the brats on the stove and braise them with beer, onions, and sauerkraut in the oven. Beer-braised brats are a quick and easy way to tender, juicy sausages without using a grill. This recipe can be prepared with or without beer. See the recipe card and details below for ways to customize this recipe.
Learn how to make fried rice! Made in less than 20 minutes, this easy recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. Feed the entire family with this super fast and easy meal. See all the ways to customize this recipe to your preferences. This is one of my favorite ways to use up whatever is leftover in the fridge!
American Goulash is classic, old-fashioned comfort food made with ground beef and elbow macaroni simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. Made all in one pot (even the pasta!), this easy recipe is an inexpensive way to feed your family on a budget!
Air fryer chicken nuggets are always delicious and cooked to the perfect crispiness! Made in just 20 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight meal for picky eaters. Learn how to make frozen chicken nuggets into a delicious, crispy snack. No more soggy breading!
These Oven Baked Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender every single time. Slowly roasted at a low temp, then broiled for that perfect BBQ crust, these are the best hands-off and hassle free pork ribs!
This boneless prime rib roast is crusted with an herb and garlic rub for a tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked holiday dinner. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, learn how to choose the perfect rib roast, how long to cook it, and how much you need per person. This recipe also includes a delicious rib rub that makes this a must-have on your Christmas dinner menu! Beginner-friendly!
Skinless, boneless chicken breast and the seasoning of your choice are all you need for simple and juicy air fryer chicken breast. This is a fast and protein-filled solution to meal prep or a weeknight dinner – made in 20 minutes.
The best French onion soup recipe begins with sweet, yellow onions caramelized and simmered in a rich broth, topped with swiss cheese and crusty French bread. This homemade version is inspired by Julia Child’s recipe as rustic comfort food at its finest! For individual servings, this soup is best served in small ramekins before broiling.
Homemade crab cakes with no filler! The combination of big hunks of tender jumbo lump crab meat, old bay seasoning, and pan-fried (not deep-fried!) are the secrets to delicious crab cakes that won’t fall apart! These are simple to make but are perfect for a seafood dinner no matter where you are!
This spaghetti sauce recipe can be made on the stovetop or the crockpot. Let it simmer until the whole house is fragrant with these delicious flavors.
Baked instead of fried, these chicken wings are tender on the inside and covered with perfectly sticky BBQ sauce on the outside. Nothing quite says game-day like these oven-baked wings!
This Chicken Divan Casserole is made with tender chicken and broccoli in a rich and creamy sauce. This is our go-to for weeknight dinners, served over rice or noodles. Makes great leftovers and NO “cream of…” soup!
This Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil uses one pan and is packed with flavor! The combination of sausage, corn, potatoes, fresh shrimp and Old Bay seasoning baked in the oven makes a great indoor alternative to a classic low country shrimp boil.
A hearty vegetable soup recipe is just what you need on cold winter nights. Full of rich flavor with plenty of vegetables, this is like a big bowl of comfort and warmth!