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Dinner Recipes
304 recipes found
Dinner is where most meal plans earn their keep—Sous-Chef dinner recipes balance weeknight speed with weekend ambition.
Browse by cuisine or difficulty, then drop winners onto your plan so sides, proteins, and staples share one shopping list.
20-minute Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl
A fast, vibrant, and perfectly balanced weeknight meal featuring tender chicken breast coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze, served over fluffy white rice alongside crisp-tender steamed broccoli.
Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
A classic Italian favorite made entirely from scratch. This recipe focuses on creating a supple, egg-rich pasta dough, filling it with a creamy spinach and ricotta mixture, and finishing it in a nutty brown butter and crispy sage sauce.
Coriander Chilli Rice Bowl
A quick fusion rice dish with fresh coriander, spicy green chilies, and bold restaurant-style flavors. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner that tastes like takeout.
Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders
Crispy, seasoned chicken tenders coated in cornflakes and cooked in the air fryer for a fast, family-friendly meal that is healthier than deep-fried alternatives.
West African Beans Porridge with Plantains and Smoked Fish
A hearty, large-batch one-pot dish featuring tender honey beans, sweet ripe plantains, and rich flaked smoked fish, all simmered in a bold, spiced palm oil and pepper stew.
Classic Spaghetti Marinara
A rich, slow-simmered tomato marinara sauce tossed with al dente spaghetti, finished with fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Braised Beef and Jewel-toned Root Vegetables
A rich, hearty winter beef stew that features visually stunning purple potatoes, rainbow carrots, and bright green peas. Completely nut-free and egg-free.
Spicy Winter Beef & Root Vegetable Stew
A hearty, warming beef stew packed with winter root vegetables and a moderate kick of spice. Completely free of eggs and nuts.
Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls
A quick weeknight favorite featuring tender chicken breast coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for serving over rice or in tacos.
Fridge-foraged Spiced Rice & Roasted Pepper Casserole
A James Beard-worthy approach to sustainability in the kitchen. This biryani-inspired casserole breathes new life into leftover rice, stray vegetables, and yesterday's proteins by marrying them with warm spices and a rich tomato broth.
Viral Beans Porridge with Plantains and Fish
A hearty, large-batch West African stew-like dish featuring creamy black-eyed peas, sweet fried plantains, and flaky pan-fried fish simmered in a bold tomato-pepper base enriched with palm oil.
Viral Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl
A quick, highly customizable rice bowl featuring savory ground chicken, wilted greens, and a perfectly fried egg. Drizzled with soy sauce and sriracha for a spicy umami kick, it is perfect for quick weeknight meals or using up leftovers.
One-pot Creamy Chicken
An easy, comforting dinner featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, cooked entirely in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Gourmet Beef and Mushroom Blended Burgers
A James Beard-inspired summer grilling staple featuring a juicy, umami-rich blend of ground beef and finely chopped cremini mushrooms, topped with melted cheddar on a toasted brioche bun.
Drunken Noodles (pad Kee Mao)
A spicy, savory-sweet Thai stir-fry featuring wide rice noodles, tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic holy basil in a customizable sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Classic Baja Fish Tacos
Crispy, flavorful fish tacos featuring perfectly spiced white fish, a zesty red cabbage slaw, and a creamy cilantro-lime sauce wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Classic Smash Burger
A thin, crispy, lacy-edged smash burger made with a high-heat technique, topped with American cheese, pickles, and a simple sauce on a toasted potato bun.
Poulet À La Moutarde (french Creamy Dijon Chicken)
An elegant, crowd-pleasing French Dijon mustard chicken that feels luxurious but comes together quickly. Perfect for a Mother's Day dinner for 20 without spending all day in the kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Can I plan a full week of dinners?
Yes. Save recipes, arrange them on the plan board, and generate a grocery list that covers every night.
Do dinners include sides?
Some are complete plates; others pair well with side-dish recipes. Explore the side-dish meal-type hub for accompaniments.