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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.
Quick Sheet Pan Pizza with Easy Homemade Dough
A rustic, crispy-bottomed sheet pan pizza featuring a no-fuss homemade dough, topped with classic marinara, gooey mozzarella, and savory pepperoni. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want comfort food fast.
Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Pizza
A fuss-free, crispy-edged sheet pan pizza made with store-bought dough, rich tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and easily customizable.
Chef's Hidden Veggie Turkey Meatballs with Whole Wheat Spaghetti
A James Beard award-winning take on a family classic, specifically designed for young culinary enthusiasts to prepare safely. By utilizing the oven to bake the meatballs, we eliminate the hazard of hot oil splatters while ensuring a tender, juicy interior. Finely grated zucchini and carrots melt into the lean turkey, adding vital moisture and invisible nutrients, while a premium store-bought marinara keeps the process accessible. This balanced, comforting meal boasts complex flavors without any spice, making it universally appealing.
Ginger-garlic Tofu & Broccoli with Buckwheat Soba
A nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and dairy-free Asian-inspired dish. Featuring plant-based protein from tofu which is excellent for managing gout, and complex carbohydrates from 100% buckwheat noodles to help stabilize blood sugar for pre-diabetes management. Rich in vitamin C from broccoli and bell peppers to further support joint health.
One-pan Lemon-dill Chicken and Spinach Orzo
A vibrant, simple one-pan meal combining lean chicken breast, nutrient-dense spinach, and tender orzo pasta in a bright lemon-dill broth.
Spicy Restaurant-style Kadai Paneer
A vibrant and spicy Indian cottage cheese dish cooked with fresh bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, infused with a freshly ground aromatic kadai masala.
Stovetop Paneer Butter Masala with Bell Peppers
A rich, restaurant-style Indian vegetarian curry tailored for a crowd. This dish features pan-fried paneer cubes and crisp bell peppers simmered in a luscious, highly flavorful tomato-cashew gravy made entirely on the stovetop. Perfect balance of taste with medium health quotient.
Thai Chicken Coconut Curry
An EASY one-skillet curry that's ready in 20 minutes and is layered with so many fabulous flavors!! Low-cal, low-carb, and HEALTHY but tastes like comfort food!!
Hainanese Steamed Chicken and Fragrant Rice
A classic Southeast Asian comfort dish featuring tender, gently steamed chicken infused with ginger and scallions, served with highly aromatic rice cooked in rich chicken broth.
One-skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice
A comforting, super easy one-skillet dinner using simple pantry staples. Tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a rich garlic parmesan finish make this a weeknight favorite.
One-pan Roasted Chicken Sausage and Vegetables
A quick, colorful, and nutritious weeknight dinner featuring savory chicken sausage, bell peppers, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, all roasted on a single sheet pan.
Cast-iron Sizzling Honey Garlic Salmon Steaks
Pan-seared center-cut salmon steaks basted in a rich chili-garlic butter sauce, offering a crispy exterior and a succulent, flaky center.
Old Fashioned American Goulash
A classic, comforting one-pot meal featuring hearty ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a rich, savory tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
One-pot Creamy Cabbage Pasta
An easy weeknight winner with tender cabbage in a rich, creamy sauce—comforting yet vegetable-forward.
Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Butter Over Truffle Pea Purée
An elegant, restaurant-quality seafood dish perfect for date night. Sweet, perfectly seared sea scallops rest atop a vibrant, earthy truffle pea purée, finished with a bright and briny lemon caper pan sauce.
Pan-seared Scallops
Large sea scallops seared to a golden-brown crust and basted in a rich lemon-butter sauce.
Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto
A rich and savory arborio rice dish cooked slowly with warm spices, roasted butternut squash, and aged parmesan cheese.
Creamy Italian Roasted Vegetable Pasta
A comforting Italian-inspired vegetarian pasta featuring roasted aubergine, zucchini, and bell peppers, all tossed in a luscious tomato-yogurt sauce with fresh spinach.
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.