Dinners recipes

Main-course dinners for weeknights and weekends, from 15-minute fish to big-batch casseroles. The collection leans on a few dependable formats. Baked salmon fillets with lemon, herbs or a brown sugar crust take 15 to 25 minutes, while creamy pastas such as Tuscan chicken, Cajun chicken and garlic butter shrimp land on the table in about 30.

Stuffed acorn squash and zucchini boats suit a lighter plate, and soups like crab and shrimp bisque or beef and mushroom soup fit slower evenings. For crowds, look for the serving counts in titles: lasagna for 16, cheeseburger sliders for 12, baked ziti for 8. Pick by the time stated in the title, then by how many you need to feed.

Salmon Brown Sugar Crust in 22 Minutes

Salmon Brown Sugar Crust

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Bake at high heat to create a Salmon Brown Sugar Crust. Using reduced-sodium soy sauce adds a salty contrast to the sweet glaze in 22 minutes.

Failure-Proof Zucchini Stir Fry with Chicken

Zucchini Stir Fry with Chicken

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Glossy Zucchini Stir Fry with charred edges. We include a look at what makes this work for the best sear. Ideal for a fast weeknight dinner.

Honey Butter Salmon with Smoked Paprika

Honey Butter Salmon

4.00 (7 Ratings)

Bake your fillets in the oven for a rich Honey Butter Salmon. A pinch of smoked paprika adds a deep, woody flavor to the glaze in just 22 minutes.

Curried Stuffed Acorn Squash in 80 Minutes

Curried Stuffed Acorn Squash

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Curried Stuffed Acorn Squash with lentils simmered in spiced broth. Microwaving the squash first makes it easier to cut. Ready in 80 minutes.

Ginger Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa Stuffed Squash

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Nutty toasted grains and caramelized base make this Quinoa Stuffed Squash a hearty meal. See the what makes this work section for flavor tips.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Turkey & Brown Rice

Stuffed Acorn Squash

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 91 min, this Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Turkey is a hearty meal. Our step-by-step cooking guide ensures a tender result every time.

Mushroom Stuffed Squash with Wild Rice

Mushroom Stuffed Squash

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Watery fillings often ruin roasted squash. This Mushroom Stuffed Squash stays earthy and rich; we include a guide on the necessary cooking steps.

Stuffed Vegan Acorn Squash in 55 Minutes

Stuffed Acorn Squash

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Plant-based cooks will love this Stuffed Acorn Squash. The maple glaze ensures a tender result, and the section Why the Texture Works explains it.

Ratatouille Zucchini Boats with Eggplant

Ratatouille Zucchini Boats

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Jammy vegetables define these Ratatouille Zucchini Boats. This guide includes quick recipe details for easy prep. A great option for meatless dinners.

Failure-Proof Zucchini Asian Noodles

Zucchini Asian Noodles

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Savory sesame Zucchini Asian Noodles with an al dente crunch. This guide includes a detailed ingredient role table. Great for a light weekday dinner.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Boats

Parmesan Zucchini Boats

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Zucchini can often turn out watery. These Parmesan Zucchini Boats use a browned cheese crust for a hearty finish; see the Why This Method Works section.

Roasted Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Weeknight dinner cooks will love these Zucchini Boats. A salting tip in the fixing common issues section prevents mushy shells for a firm, cheesy result.

Aromatic Lamb with Dates: Tender and Savory

Aromatic Lamb with Dates

4.67 (6 Ratings)

A guide to the cooking process. This Aromatic Lamb with Dates is for anyone craving a savory date dinner recipe that is hearty and comforting.

Persian Lentil Rice with Crispy Tahdig

Persian Lentil Rice

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Steam and layer for a golden crust in this Persian Lentil Rice. Learn the steps in the section Putting The Dish Together for a meal ready in 1h 30min.

Best Oven Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter

Best Oven Baked Salmon

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Get the Best Oven Baked Salmon with a rich honey garlic butter baked salmon glaze. Includes a temperature chart for juicy results. Ready in 20 minutes.

Simple Baked Salmon Fillets with Lemon

Simple Baked Salmon Fillets

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Simple Baked Salmon Fillets are a fast dinner win. Try these easy baked salmon recipes for a moist result. Includes a temperature chart for flaky fish.

Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Butter Salmon

Honey Garlic Butter Salmon

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Honey Garlic Butter Salmon uses a pan-seared method for a sticky glaze. Try our simple honey glazed salmon with a budget swap table. Ready in 25 minutes.

Easy Garlic Roasted Salmon with Melted Butter

Easy Garlic Roasted Salmon

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Make Easy Garlic Roasted Salmon for a tasty dinner. This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon includes a budget swap table to keep costs low. Ready in 25 minutes.

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon in 25 Minutes

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

4.33 (6 Ratings)

This Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon uses a high-heat sear. Try this pan seared lemon garlic butter salmon with our temperature chart. Ready in 25 minutes.

Garlic Powder Baked Salmon in 25 Minutes

Garlic Powder Baked Salmon

4.43 (7 Ratings)

This Garlic Powder Baked Salmon creates a savory crust in 25 minutes. Use our simple seasoning for baked salmon and a temperature chart for moist fish.