Mains recipes

Dinner recipes built around chicken, beef, fish and vegetables, from 20-minute skillet meals to slow Sunday roasts. Chicken takes up much of the shelf: teriyaki chicken with broccoli, breaded chicken breast, quesadillas, chicken pot pie and several baked casseroles. Beef shows up as slow roasted prime rib, sous vide short ribs and pan-seared skirt steak, while baked salmon and a Mediterranean grain bowl cover lighter evenings.

If you cook ahead, look for the meal prep bowls and the chana masala. Soups such as kale and sweet potato or Wisconsin cheddar suit nights when you want something simple in one pot. Pick by time on the clock: quick pan dishes for weeknights, ovens and slow cookers when you can leave dinner alone for a few hours.

Creamy Baked Feta Beans

Baked Feta Beans

5.00 (5 Ratings)

Canned beans often taste bland. These Baked Feta Beans use high heat for a rich Butter Bean and Feta Bake, and we explain why this flavor works.

Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner with Apples

Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Busy families will love this Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner. It includes a guide on why the sizing matters to ensure every vegetable is evenly roasted.

One Pot Beef Ramen in 25 Minutes

Beef Ramen: One-Pot and Savory

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Savor this OnePot Beef Ramen with a honey glaze. This easy, customizable recipe is ready in 25 minutes. A quick and delicious meal for any weeknight.

Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Sweet potatoes, cumin, and smoked paprika make these Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos. This guide explains why these tacos work and takes 40 minutes total.

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Dijon

Chicken Mushroom Dijon

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 42 minutes, this Chicken Mushroom Dijon is a bistro-style meal. The Why This Works section explains how to get a great sear for extra flavor.

Crispy Simple Baked Chicken Tenders

Simple Baked Chicken Tenders

4.00 (3 Ratings)

Want Simple Baked Chicken Tenders that stay crispy? This homemade method uses a wire rack for a crunch and includes a guide to the cooking process.

Golden Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadillas in 30 Minutes

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Golden and crunchy Chicken Quesadillas. This recipe includes a step by step guide to get a buttery sear. Ideal for a fast and hearty family dinner.

Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie with Ground Beef

Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Want a cozy Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie for dinner? This hearty meal takes 60 minutes and includes a helpful guide on why these ingredients work together.

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Bone-In Thighs

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Want a hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Chili for dinner? This thick recipe uses bone-in thighs for richness and includes the recipe technical specs.

Best Ever American Goulash: One-Pot Comfort

American Goulash: One-Pot

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a hearty American Goulash for dinner? This one-pot meal is ready in 45 minutes and includes a table with ingredient roles and substitutes.

Farmers Market Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Farmers Market Pasta

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Want a fresh Farmers Market Pasta for dinner? Roast cherry tomatoes for a jammy sauce in this guide, which includes a detailed recipe specs section.

Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos with Smoked Paprika

Butternut Squash Tacos

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Looking for hearty Butternut Squash Tacos? These charred, smoky tacos are ready in 40 minutes and include a guide to the cooking process for best results.

Creamy Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili in 60 Minutes

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Hearty, zesty bowls of Chicken Chili make a comforting family dinner. See what each ingredient does in our guide to get the flavors right tonight.

Hearty Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Sweet Potato Bean Chili

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Sweet Potato Bean Chili made with smoky toasted vegetables. This guide includes Quick Recipe Specs for easy planning. Your hearty meal is ready in 45 minutes.

Hearty Pumpkin Chili with Ground Beef

Pumpkin Chili in 45 Minutes

4.00 (4 Ratings)

Want a cozy dinner? This Pumpkin Chili uses pumpkin puree for a rich base and includes a quick method comparison to help you plan your meal efficiently.

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut Squash Risotto

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Want a comforting Butternut Squash Risotto for dinner? Get a rich consistency without cream using our guide and the detailed Cooking Steps section.

Fresh Tomato Soup: Healthy and Roasted

Fresh Tomato Soup

4.83 (6 Ratings)

A rich and smooth result makes this Fresh Tomato Soup a family favorite. Use our method comparison table to see the roasting difference and try it now.

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta

Butternut Squash Pasta

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Roast the vegetables first to create this Butternut Squash Pasta. This guide includes quick recipe specs and takes only 45 minutes total to prepare.

Fried Savory Watermelon Tacos

Savory Watermelon Tacos

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Includes an ingredient swap table for flexibility. These Savory Watermelon Tacos are ideal for vegan dinner guests seeking a smoky, hearty main.

Watermelon Chicken Summer Salad with Feta

Watermelon Chicken Summer Salad

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 20 min, this Watermelon Chicken Summer Salad pairs smoky protein with fruit. Includes a quick guide to specs for a refreshing dinner.

Grilled Watermelon Salad Dinner with Balsamic

Grilled Watermelon Salad Dinner

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Ready in 38 min, this Grilled Watermelon Salad Dinner is a bold main. It includes a table with ingredient purposes and alternatives for easy swaps.

Healthy Meal Prep Sunday Bowl with Roasted Chicken

Meal Prep Sunday Bowl

4.25 (4 Ratings)

This Meal Prep Sunday Bowl simplifies healthy weekday dinner prep. Use these easy meal prep bowl recipes and our budget swap table. Ready in 110 minutes.

One Pan Reddit Recipe: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken

One Pan Reddit Recipe with Chicken

5.00 (1 Rating)

This One Pan Reddit Recipe is a creamy win. Try this one pan reddit recipe chicken for easy one pan dinners for family. See the budget swap table. Cooks in 35m.