Dinner Recipes

Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

A rich lemon sauce for chicken makes this dish perfect for a special meal.

Dry Rub Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Dry Rub Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Yummy air fryer chicken wings made with a sweet and spicy Memphis-style dry rub.

Parchment Baked Salmon

Parchment Baked Salmon

Cooking salmon in parchment paper is the best way to steam with great taste.

Chicken Massaman Curry

Chicken Massaman Curry

This massaman curry recipe, flavored with tamarind and coconut milk, is ready in under an hour. Serve over plain white rice.

Emily's Marinated Venison Steaks

Emily's Marinated Venison Steaks

This venison steak recipe is made with a delicious marinade. I threw this together one afternoon as we needed to use the venison we had in our freezer. We don't like the gamey taste of some meats, and this marinade did the trick! I find it best to have the meat marinate overnight, so it takes in the flavors.

How to Cook Trout

How to Cook Trout

This trout recipe is so simple, it doesn't even have a name. I just call it Trout. This is such an easy weeknight seafood dinner. It's a really nice way to cook fish, especially if you're new at cooking it.

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

Give this chana masala dish a try and don't look back! This Indian chickpea curry features a hearty mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, green chili, and warm Indian spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all!

Drunken Mussels

Drunken Mussels

This mussels recipe is seriously delicious and one of the quickest shellfish preparations known to man. Bring a flavorful, wine-based broth to a boil, add mussels, and cover; cook until they open, and eat. That's it! Serve with grilled bread for a perfect way to mop up the broth.

Simple Chicken Mayo with Parmesan and Bread Crumbs

Simple Chicken Mayo with Parmesan and Bread Crumbs

This chicken breast recipe with mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs is a true tried-and-tested recipe! I remember seeing an ad on TV about cooking with mayonnaise and decided to give it a shot. I've made it with just the mayonnaise on top and it really locks the moisture into the chicken. The bread crumbs and cheese are a must for me; they complement each other very well.

Grilled Fish Steaks

Grilled Fish Steaks

Simple grilled fish fillets full of flavor thanks to an easy marinade made with fresh lemon juice and herbs. My husband is not much of a fish lover but when I cook these halibut fillets on the grill he always enjoys it!

Broiled Lobster Tails

Broiled Lobster Tails

This lobster tail recipe cooks whole lobster tails with melted butter and paprika under the broiler for an impressive meal for two that's quick and easy, too!

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

This chicken parmigiana is a very nice dinner for two. Serve it with your favorite pasta and tossed greens.

Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

This vermicelli bowl combines fresh herbs, rice vermicelli noodles, cucumber, bean sprouts, and grilled shrimp. Tossed with a tangy sweet-and-sour dressing and topped with crunchy nuts, it's a simple and satisfying meal.

Grilled Pork Loin Chops

Grilled Pork Loin Chops

A great grilled pork chop marinade that's tangy, a little sweet, and very easy to prepare. The pork loin chops turn out wonderfully tasty with an awesome array of flavors. You might want to throw an extra chop on the grill for leftovers because you will have a craving for it the next day — guaranteed.

Easy Baked Ham Steaks

Easy Baked Ham Steaks

Quick and easy baked ham steak recipe for any day of the week. Goes great with scalloped potatoes or mac and cheese. Also great in the slow cooker.

French Toast without Milk

French Toast without Milk

This French toast without milk is perfect for those who like a more solid French toast. My son's friends really liked this and would ask for the recipe to take home for their moms to make! Serve with butter and syrup.

Savory Pan Seared Tuna Steaks

Savory Pan Seared Tuna Steaks

These pan-seared tuna steaks are served medium-rare and taste fancy but are very easy to cook. A sprinkling of cracked black pepper is a good finisher for this dish. This makes for a quick and delicious dinner after a long day with almost no effort.

Chinese Spareribs

Chinese Spareribs

These Chinese spareribs are tender, juicy, and delicious. I created this recipe after nothing caught my eye while searching for a good sparerib recipe. I cook the spareribs in a broiler tray in the oven, but they should be fine to cook on a grill.

Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

This pork fried rice recipe is my revised version of another recipe. The pork and vegetables are seasoned with garlic and ginger. I have also added celery in the past with good outcomes. I have used both basmati rice and long-grain rice which gives the dish only a slight flavor difference.

Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

What we have here is equal parts tuna and rice by weight, which for me, gives this the perfect balance between protein and starch. While this may remind some people of a fried rice dish, this is significantly lighter, and actually very low on fat content, but that doesn't mean it's not satisfying, and like most rice dishes, it's very comforting.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This easy mac and cheese is baked in the oven for a quick meal. A friend of mine sent me this recipe when I got my first apartment because she knew I hated cooking! It's easy to make and tastes great!

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

An easy crab legs recipe with a garlicky butter sauce that's ready in just 20 minutes! I ended up getting some snow crab legs on sale at the market. I wanted something a little different from plain steamed, boiled, or grilled crab legs, so I ended up throwing a few things together to make this awesome crab leg recipe. This dish would be great with shrimp as well.

Lobster Thermidor

Lobster Thermidor

Lobster Thermidor is surprisingly simple to make at home for a stunning meal for two. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese, and broiled until golden.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

This creamy Cajun chicken pasta with bell peppers and mushrooms is easy to make, full of spicy flavor, and ready to eat in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Blackened Chicken

Blackened Chicken

Blackened chicken is quick and easy to make at home. Adjust the spices in this recipe to suit your taste. This is great on a summer's day with fresh corn and mashed potatoes.

Fish in Foil

Fish in Foil

Baked fish in foil is a "no-smell" fish recipe, and the only one I make for my family (I hate fish, they love it!). Take foil packets to the table for service, and keep the packets around for wrapping and discarding bones and skin. Then when dinner's done, haul those babies to the outside trash.

Roasted Turkey Legs

Roasted Turkey Legs

Roasting a few turkey legs is a great way to have a small-scale Thanksgiving dinner. You don't need to worry about cooking a whole roasted turkey from scratch, and this recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

This is an elegantly simple way to cook ahi tuna steaks that any restaurant would be jealous of! Serve with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves (Spaghetti alla Nerano)

That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves (Spaghetti alla Nerano)

After listening to Stanley Tucci lose his mind about this zucchini pasta and calling it life-changing and one of the best things he's ever eaten, I decided I'd give it a try. The results were amazing and the key to getting the toasted sweet taste of the zucchini was deep-frying it!

Southern Fried Catfish

Southern Fried Catfish

This fried catfish recipe is a classic Southern dish traditionally served with buttermilk hush puppies and buttermilk coleslaw.

Baked Split Chicken Breast

Baked Split Chicken Breast

This is a very easy, but elegant, baked chicken breast recipe that looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen when you've barely lifted a finger! It's easy to scale up this recipe for more guests — the prep time is minimal regardless of whether you make 2 breasts or 20.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Learn how to make a grilled cheese sandwich in a nonstick pan with buttered bread and American Cheddar for a classic hot sandwich.

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

My version of this classic Thai dish has spectacular taste even with regular basil instead of Thai or holy basil. The sauce actually acts like a glaze as the chicken mixture cooks over high heat. The recipe works best if you chop or grind your own chicken and have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.

Cast Iron Pan Seared Steak

Cast Iron Pan Seared Steak

Steak is marinated in the fridge for 45 minutes, then quickly pan-seared in a cast iron skillet before it is finished in the oven.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

No two aglio e olio recipes are alike, but this one is pretty true to the classic method. The key is slowly toasting the garlic slices to a perfect golden brown in the olive oil. If it's too light, you don't get the full flavor and if it's too dark it gets bitter. My advice? Do it perfectly.

Cheeseburger Wellington

Cheeseburger Wellington

A budget-friendly version of Beef Wellington with a bacon cheeseburger twist that will impress your guests.

Southeast Asian Style Chicken Rice

Southeast Asian Style Chicken Rice

I've mixed elements of Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and other Asian cuisines to make a delicious chicken and rice dish topped with a fresh herb salad.

Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese

This dip for 2 was inspired of my sweetie and I's love of pizza but also wanting a dip. Ooey gooey cheese, savory pepperoni and a crisp panko crust really hits the spot on chilly afternoons! Serve with toasted bread pieces or crackers.

Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon Dinner

Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon Dinner

Salmon fillets are flavored with everything bagel seasoning and cooked in the air fyer with sweet potatoes and broccoli. A perfectly balanced meal for 2 on a weekday.

Easy Black Bean Soup for Two

Easy Black Bean Soup for Two

For this easy black bean soup for two, canned black beans are partially blended for a creamy base. This is a comforting soup for days when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Feel free to add diced ham for a heartier soup, or to garnish with shredded cheese and salsa.

4 Ingredient Creamy Tomato Soup for Two

4 Ingredient Creamy Tomato Soup for Two

This 4-ingredient creamy tomato soup for two blends roasted onion with canned tomatoes and cream. It could not be any tastier.

Ramen Omelet with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Cheese

Ramen Omelet with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Cheese

This ramen omelet with spinach, mushrooms, and cheese is a filling omelet, and a great way to get kids to eat their veggies.

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple

This baked sweet and sour chicken made with chicken thighs and pineapple is a "dump" version of one of the most popular dishes in a Chinese restaurant. Skip the deep frying and bake everything together in one dish to create a lighter twist on a classic with no sacrifice of flavor.

Mediterranean Salmon Baked in Parchment

Mediterranean Salmon Baked in Parchment

This Mediterranean salmon baked in parchment is a lovely fish dish, ideal for a special occasion. It’s served with a mushroom, roasted pepper, artichoke, and wine pan sauce.

Lobster Stuffed Pasta Shells For Two

Lobster Stuffed Pasta Shells For Two

For these lobster stuffed pasta shells for two, you’ll be moving lobster from one kind of shell to another to create one of Chef John’s favorite baked pasta dishes. These elegant, delicious, creamy shells will remind you of lobster bisque.

Guinness Chili for Two

Guinness Chili for Two

This Guinness chili for two, inspired by the Irish draught ale, makes ordinary stew meat spectacular. A turn in the oven thickens the chili and deepens the flavor.

Bacon Dill Pickle Pizzas

Bacon Dill Pickle Pizzas

These bacon dill pickle pizzas are quick to make, and you’ll feel like you're at the pub! Salty bacon, Cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and ranch—your taste buds will thank you.

Tuscan Chicken Soup

Tuscan Chicken Soup

This Tuscan chicken soup features a boneless chicken breast in creamy broth with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It’s especially comforting on blustery winter days.