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Not sure what to cook tonight? We got you. Find delicious chicken dinners, one-pot pastas, 4-ingredient favorites, and so much more.

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Our 41 Most Delicious Dinners Easy Weeknight DinnersRecipes
Planning weeknight dinners can be tough — especially when you’re pressed for time. Busy schedules often lead to trips through the drive-thru or eating out, but nothing compares to a delicious home-cooked meal with the family.
Jan Valdez
Aug 21, 2025

Big Right Now

The latest and greatest recipes people can't stop making.

Greek Chicken
The marinade is everything.
Alexis deBoschnek
Apr 21, 2025
Harissa Orange Salmon Patties
It’s ready in about 30 minutes.
Patty Catalano
Aug 26, 2025
Tomato Carbonara
It’s a summer staple!
Kelli Foster
Jul 7, 2025
Egg Roll in a Bowl
It cooks in less than 15 minutes.
Christine Gallary
Feb 27, 2025
The Dinner Therapist

Kelli Foster solves readers' biggest weeknight dilemmas.

Easy Basil BeefRecipes

"Ground beef makes this is a cheap and easy winner."

Kelli Foster
Sheet Pan Greek ChickenRecipes

"There's minimal prep and a sheet pan for this one!"

Kelli Foster
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed PeppersRecipes

"Like chicken Parm but make it stuffed peppers."

Kelli Foster
One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and AsparagusRecipes

"A dinner that takes only 20 minutes to cook? Believe it."

Kelli Foster

Hall of Fame

The winning creations we turn back to again and again.

Easy Lemon-Herb Baked SalmonRecipes
And it cooks in less than 15 minutes.
Kelli Foster
Chicken Lettuce WrapsRecipes
For all the times I have ordered chicken lettuce wraps at restaurants like P.F. Chang’s, inhaled entire “appetizers” by myself, and sighed with happiness while licking sticky sauce from my fingers, it never once occurred to me to try making this dish at home. Partly, lettuce wraps have always felt like an indulgence that needed restriction to restaurant visits only.
Emma Christensen
Easy Fried Rice Recipes
Plus, it’s endlessly customizable.
Lawrence Wang
Grilled Chicken ThighsRecipes
It's all about the marinade.
Jan Valdez
Shrimp ScampiRecipes
Restaurants can’t compete with this.
Patty Catalano
Fish Tacos with Cabbage SlawRecipes
I always forget how good, healthy, and easy fish tacos are until I make them and vow to do it more often. They’re remarkably adaptable to any type of not-too-expensive fish you might find in your local market. The textural contrast between lightly crispy fish, corn tortillas, and crunchy cabbage slaw is a big part of this simple recipe’s success. Quick and easy. The fish is incredibly simple to prepare.
Vanessa Barrington

Hot Tips

Our food pros share their best cooking secrets.

6 Substitutes for Tomato Sauce (and How to Use Them)
You’ve probably got something that can stand in.
Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
Aug 6, 2025
The Secret Trick to Get Even More from a Rotisserie Chicken
I never skip it.
Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
May 12, 2025
How to Perfectly Pan Sear Steak
Just as good as a steakhouse, but from your home kitchen.
Perry Santanachote
Jul 8, 2025
These Rule-Breaking Breakfast Potatoes Are Legendary in Maine
I said what I said.
Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
Jul 12, 2025
All My Friends Demand the Recipe for These "So Fudgy" Chocolate Crinkles
A cookie tin must.
Kelli Foster
1 day ago
"Cheeseburger Casserole" is a Weeknight One-Pot Wonder
It tastes just like Hamburger Helper.
Christine Gallary
1 day ago
My French Baked Spaghetti Is the "Most Delicious" Pasta of All Time
Your favorite soup just became your favorite pasta.
Rachel Perlmutter
1 day ago
My Mexican Beef Stew Is So Good, I Make a Pot Every Sunday
The flavorful salsa verde broth is so flavorful.
Janette Zepeda
Nov 29, 2025
The 5-Ingredient Vegetable Side I'm Making 3 Times a Week
My family begs for it.
Kelli Foster
Nov 24, 2025
This Broccoli au Gratin Has Mac and Cheese Vibes
Down to the buttery breadcrumb topping.
Christine Gallary
Nov 21, 2025
The Simple Secret to Juicy, Flavorful Turkey
You'll never want to prep it any other way.
Emma Christensen
Nov 21, 2025
The Terrified Beginner's Guide to Deep-Frying a Thanksgiving Turkey
Find *everything* you need to know to safely fry the crispiest, most delicious holiday turkey at home.
Meghan Splawn
Nov 21, 2025
This is the Only Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe You Need
Like the boxed stuff, but so much better.
Faith Durand
Nov 21, 2025
25 Best Sides to Serve with Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is such a solid staple. You can make macaroni & cheese from scratch, find a favorite boxed variety, or go for pure nostalgia with the frozen kind that microwaves in minutes. While some might argue that mac and cheese is an entire meal, even on the most harried nights I still want a side dish to round out the table. So, what goes with mac and cheese? Side dishes for mac and cheese can be as easy as carrot sticks or a bagged salad.
Meghan Splawn
Dec 11, 2024
My "Homestyle" Gravy Is So Delicious I Could Eat It With a Spoon
Smooth and savory.
Patty Catalano
Nov 21, 2025
I’ve Made Every Version of Chicken Soup, but This Is the Best One
Editor’s Note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious. This is a soup you can be proud of. No matter how many times you’ve made it before, a pot of this soup on your stove should (and will) result in a self-congratulatory fist pump.
Emma Christensen
Nov 20, 2025