88 All-Time Dinner Favorites
We've rounded up our most-popular main dishes, sides and salads - here's what you want to eat for dinner right now.
Ground Beef Gyros
"Super yummy. I love that I can recreate one of my favorite foods so easily at home."
-Logans Mommy
Lasagna
"Super delicious meal! I paired it with salad I prepared and fresh Italian loaf from my local supermarket!"
-Blitzy P.
The Ultimate Greek Salad
"The dressing was absolutely heavenly. Make sure to use red wine vinegar — don't substitute!"
-TheCookingNurse
Easy Stovetop Macaroni 'n' Cheese
"This was excellent, exactly what you want mac and cheese to be: decadent and saucy."
-Nougat
Bev's Spaghetti Sauce
"This is an excellent recipe for spaghetti sauce. You can really tell a difference between jar sauce and this sauce. I will use this as my go to recipe for sauce in the future!"
-Ginny Ax
Perfect Southern Fried Chicken
"This is an outstanding recipe. When I found this I decided I didn't need to look for the perfect fried chicken recipe any more—I already had it."
-PanNan
Chicken Fried Rice
"We made this for dinner tonight using chicken from a rotisserie chicken I had bought during the week. It was so good."
-Sandra B.
Sloppy Joes
"I used this recipe to build a vegetarian sloppy joe with mashed kidney beans and it was amazing! The perfect comfort food!"
-SAHS7930
The Best Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
"Wow, an easy dish with excellent flavor and no packaged spice/sauce mix loaded with MSG."
-jlmh67456
Simple Pasta Toss
"Very nice and easy pasta dish with ingredients that are readily available. I preseasoned the chicken for a little spice."
-Vicki in CT
Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti
"I won't be buying the bottled sauce anymore! The sauce is nice and thick, and I like the sausage in the sauce."
-mosscom
Mexican Rice
"I have never in my born days had such tempting, tantalizing and tremendous tasting rice! You MUST wash the rice. It absolutely does make a difference."
-Andi of Longmeadow Farm
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Pizza Meatloaf Cups
"I cannot believe how super fast and easy this is! My kids loved it, and I will be repeating the recipe often!"
-Julie
Stove Top Tuna Casserole
"This is super quick and easy to make. It is just perfect for those nights when you need to prepare dinner quickly."
-Lavender Lynn
Perfect Basic White Rice
"I've banished the boil in the bag variety and retired my rice cooker because of this tried and true recipe!"
-Jug OMud
Japanese Mum's Chicken
"It just doesn't get better than this chicken. I have double the recipe when I cook it because my family loves it so much. It's a regular at our dinner table!"
-Mom on the move
Famous Challah
"This has become the challah recipe that I will pass down to my children. Seriously the best challah I have ever had."
-Ezzies Mama
Sweet & Sour Chicken
"This is pretty darn good. I've made it twice and I'll make it again!"
-mtchbx20
Lemon Baked Cod
"This was outstanding — really moist and tender. I used breadcrumbs instead of the flour, and it came out perfect."
-nancy31846
Oven Barbecue Ribs
"This method is awesome! Fabulous ribs, and clean up is so easy!"
-rebecca93105_8841379
The Perfect Burger
"This was the first time I attempted to prepare my own patties, and I will never buy frozen burgers again. This was the best burger I have ever had!"
-stinsniper ..
Tabbouleh Salad (Parsley Salad)
"Can you say scrumptious? This is even better than the one I had at a restaurant. It's absolutely fantastic, light and refreshing."
-Ann Cecile
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
"If you aren't a fan of spicy then tone down on the cajun seasoning, but I loved it just how it was!"
-sumirczopek
Cheese, Potato & Sausage Casserole
"Great recipe! My family absolutely loved it. The Velveeta cheese made this dish a hit."
-mother_earth
General Tso's Chicken
"Wow! This is just like at a Chinese restaurant, especially the crunchiness of the chicken. The cornstarch slurry is a trip. Is it a solid? A liquid? I dunno, but it works somehow!"
-dustindmnd2
Chicken Pot Pie
"This pot pie recipe is so versatile. You can change the protein and veggies to anything you want!"
-kfinkle
Beer Bread
"This recipe is so delicious. People raved over the crispy, buttery texture on the crust and the sweet, soft flavorful middle."
-justbreathe
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
"I love being able to make this soup in the slow cooker, and it's my husband's favorite!"
-Julie N.
Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
"These are the best stuffed peppers I have ever had. This is the only recipe I use!"
-katernst
Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie
Absolutely phenomenal. The flavor was incredible, and it was so simple."
-Andy P.
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breasts
"I sprinkled the chicken with parsley, oregano and thyme, and it gave it an awesome twist."
-Carie R
Oven-Roasted Greek Potatoes
"This is foolproof! For an easy meal, toss in chicken breasts or lean pork chops and bake dinner in one pan."
-Chef #483307
Classic Potato Salad
"A classic potato salad! There was a moment when I felt young again, back at my parents' house laughing the summer evening away. I love the way a good meal can do that!"
-ryli
Zuppa Toscana
"This is the absolute family favorite. My kids never agree on food and this is one they all beg for. So very good."
-Wanda H.
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
"Delicious! My Mexican-food-loving hubby gobbled these up! The sauce is wonderful, and I seasoned the chicken with a bit of taco seasoning."
-em*n*me
Bourbon Chicken
"OMG! I have died and gone to heaven. The chicken was tender, juicy and delicious."
-The Boopster
Simple Baked Chicken Drumsticks
"It's so simple, yet so delicious! I topped it off with a squeeze of lemon before serving. I couldn't get enough, and ate everything straight to the bone."
-Chef #1800657884
Chicken-Macaroni Casserole
"Perfect comfort food! I added peas and used a rotisserie chicken to make it even easier and couldn't have loved it more!"
-nv_watsons_8039922
Creamy Burrito Casserole
"This casserole is great! It was easy to put together, and I used low-fat versions of the ingredients."
-ellie
Chicken Tikka Masala
"Yum! I am a chicken tikka masala snob, and this was delicious. I've been trying to re-create this dish at home for years, and this is the best!"
-Aimchick
Chicken Tortilla Soup
"This soup is basic, but delicious. It can easily be customized to suit individual tastes."
-Susan O.
Fantastic Taco Casserole
"We love tacos, but our 3-year-old gets frustrated because they are hard for him to eat. This is the perfect solution!"
-Peppermint Wind
Broil a Perfect Steak
"I was happy to have this recipe during the winter when we couldn't use our grill. The steaks got a great sear on the outside, but they stayed nice and pink on the inside."
-Baby Duck
Award Winning Chili
"Wow! I think this is going to be my go-to recipe! I made some adjustments based on what I had in my pantry, but the flavor is great!"
-suzannematthys
Simple Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
"This was so easy and delicious! All we had to do was sprinkle with some salt and pepper and chow down."
-DeliciousAsItLooks
Angel Chicken Pasta
"I served this with a glass of Chardonnay and it was a big hit. It's very easy to make and very flavorful."
-Denise!
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
"An amazing recipe. I don't know what makes it so good, but yum! We keep the makings for this recipe in our house at all times for cold, snowy days — it's our go-to comfort food recipe!"
-LynnM1223
Broccoli Cheese Soup
"The broccoli was perfectly soft, and the soup was an excellent consistency."
-Carley C.
Oven-baked Parmesan Chicken Strips
"This recipe is simple to make and the chicken tastes great. It has just enough seasoning and cheese."
-anniesnomsblog
Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
"This is the real thing! The secret to being light and fluffy? Don't overmix!"
-Boomer1952
Chicken Alfredo
"Wow. The whole family gobbled this chicken Alfredo down so fast. We will definitely have this over and over again"
-WINNIE246
Crock Pot Chicken á La Antoinette
"This was the firstslow-cooker dish I've ever made and it was absolutely delicious."
-basia1
Curry Chicken
"I love how simple this recipe is. If I don't have a lot of time, I pop this in the oven for a delicious dinner."
-Mama Wendy
Meatloaf
"This is my favorite meatloaf recipe. It's moist and bakes with a delicious crust."
-Archie's Little Cookie
Hamburger Stroganoff
"This stroganoff is quick, easy and tasty. It's great for a busy weeknight."
-Missyb33
Thin Pizza Crust
"Oh my goodness — if I could give this recipe 20 million stars, I would."
-Nika The Mad Baker
Potato and Buffalo Chicken Casserole
"This recipe was amazing. Even the kids loved it and went back for more."
-kristy6780
Balsamic Chicken Thighs
"This recipe is phenomenal. The sauce is delicious, and incredibly easy to make."
-Cluich
Amish Chicken
"This chicken is so juicy and flavorful and it browns perfectly. Plus the sauce is thick and creamy."
-*Parsley*
The Very Best Salisbury Steak
"When I added the French onion soup to the ground beef, I knew it would be a winner. If you plan to serve this with mashed potatoes, double or even triple the gravy!"
-Christmas Carol
Beef Nacho Crescent Bake
"These crescents are wonderful. They are so cute and easy to make."
-Lainey6605
Italian Sausage Dog
"The full-bodied flavor of the sauce is great with the sausage, then topped with all that melted cheese. This is a spicy treat."
-loof
Flat Iron Steak with Parmesan Sauce
"This is a super tasty steak dinner! Throw some shrimp in with the onion mixture for a surf and turf meal."
-sexymommalucas
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
"This was the most flavorful chicken I have ever tasted. I won't make lemon pepper chicken any other way."
-rebekahhwallace21
Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks
"This was my first try at cooking tuna steak at home and I loved this recipe. It was so easy and tasty."
-OMA JUDY
Frank and Potato Bake
"Everything about this recipe is absolutely perfect. It is so simple and has fantastic flavor."
-Debbb
Teriyaki Pork Chops
"These pork chops are so tasty. I love the addition of the orange juice."
-diner524
Garlic and Oregano Stove Top Chicken
"I love the flavors from the butter-herb mixture. Everything is so moist, tender and loaded with flavor."
-Paka
Pulled Pork BBQ
"The only problem with this recipe is waiting the 6 hours with the scrumptious smell permeating the house."
-farfam6
Crusty French Bread
"So good! I've been making bread for years now, and this is the quickest, best-tasting bread you will find."
-adrienne567
Easy Oven-Baked Cod
"This was such an easy, great recipe! I loved the lemon zest in the breadcrumb mixture."
-Maven in the Making
Perfect Rump Roast
"Wow, I will never make a rump roast another way. This is incredible! So juicy and flavorful."
-Chef #431830
Corned Beef & Cabbage
"We use Guinness Beer. Use a good beer because it makes this recipe even more delicious!"
-parcels
Asian Noodle Bowl
"The flavors of the pasta with the veggies and creamy Asian sauce go so well together. This makes for a delightful meal."
-Lalaloula
Scalloped Potatoes
"This has become my go-to potato recipe. There is not a single person I have made it for that doesn't LOVE them. Can't go wrong with this one."
-emilyrrg
Best Ever Bruschetta
"I added fresh spinach and portobello mushrooms for a heartier bruschetta. Perfection!"
-Sue F.
Properly Prepared Spaghetti Squash
"A perfect recipe! This has much better flavor and texture than traditional steaming."
-Linorama
Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Salad
"Really enjoyed this recipe! I used udon noodles, and it was so easy to prepare."
-Julie F
Yakisoba
"This was a huge hit! The kids got up this morning and asked if there were leftovers (there weren't)."
-Teresa B.