Recipe Collection
Easy Dinner Recipes
Straightforward dinners with the difficulty dial turned down.
These recipes match both Dinner and Easy in the controlled FAFO taxonomy. Use the collection when you care more about getting a reliable meal on the table than proving anything to your stove.
143 recipes
15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp
To make 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp, sear the shrimp fast in a hot skillet, build a garlic lemon butter sauce in the same pan, and toss it all together.
Air Fryer Chicken
Season chicken pieces with oil and your spice blend, then air fry at 400°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan breads thin chicken cutlets, air fries until crisp, then tops them with marinara and melted mozzarella.
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos roll a creamy, spiced chicken filling into tortillas and air fry until crisp and golden -- no deep fryer required.
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air fryer recipes work by circulating hot air at high speed around food, creating a crispy exterior without deep frying.
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu presses and marinates tofu cubes, then air fries them until golden and crackly on the outside, tender in the middle.
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Air Fryer Fish Sticks bread fresh fish strips and air fry until golden and crisp -- a lighter, faster take on the freezer-aisle classic.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Air Fryer Pork Chops get a quick spice rub and air fry until golden outside and juicy inside in about 20 minutes.
Air Fryer Salmon
Season salmon fillets, place them skin-side down in a preheated air fryer at 400°F, and cook for 8-10 minutes depending on thickness.
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos season and air fry shrimp until just cooked through, then pile them into tortillas with cabbage and avocado.
Air Fryer Steak Bites
Air Fryer Steak Bites season cubed steak and air fry until seared outside and tender inside, tossed in garlic butter to finish.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs mix seasoned ground turkey into tender meatballs, air fried until golden and cooked through in about 15 minutes.
Arepas with Black Beans
To make Arepas with Black Beans, start with pre-cooked white cornmeal, warm water, and kosher salt.
Bacon Cheddar BBQ Burger
Crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a brush of BBQ sauce on a juicy grilled burger. A true backyard favorite.
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs spiral thin-cut bacon around all-beef hot dogs and grill them until the bacon is crisp, the dogs are hot, and the buns are lightly toasted.
Baked Pork Tenderloin
Baked pork tenderloin gets a Dijon-garlic herb crust, roasts at 425°F until 145°F inside, then rests before slicing so the meat stays juicy.
Baked Salsa Verde Chicken
Baked Salsa Verde Chicken cooks chicken in salsa verde until tender, then finishes with melted cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.
Baked Ziti
To make baked ziti, cook ziti pasta al dente, mix it with ricotta, mozzarella, and meat sauce, layer it in a baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake.
Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms
To make Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms, start with boneless skinless chicken thighs, cremini mushrooms, and garlic.
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls
There is a point in the week when dinner stops being a creative pursuit and starts feeling like you are assembling evidence.
Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole
Rolling individual enchiladas is perfectly respectable work. It is also the kind of respectable work I become philosophically opposed to around 5:45 on a weeknight.
Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls
Thin-sliced beef has an unfair advantage: there is almost nowhere for flavor to hide from it.
Beef Quesadilla Stack
To make Beef Quesadilla Stack, build the filling first, warm the tortillas, and finish with the toppings that give the whole thing bite, heat, and contrast.
Beefy Baked Ravioli
Beefy Baked Ravioli layers ravioli, meat sauce, and cheese, then bakes until bubbling for an easy pasta casserole.
Beefy Tomato Macaroni
The entire appeal of beefy tomato macaroni is that the pasta never gets its own pot.
Blood Orange Mojo Skirt Steak
Blood Orange Mojo Skirt Steak marinates skirt in a citrus-garlic mojo, grills it hot and fast, and finishes with fresh cilantro.
Blue Cheese Bacon Burger
Crumbled blue cheese and crispy bacon on a juicy beef patty — a classic, crowd-pleasing flavor pairing.
Bolognese Stuffed Shells
To make Bolognese Stuffed Shells, start with jumbo pasta shells, ground beef, and italian sausage.
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers pack shredded chicken, rice, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce into bell peppers, baked tender and topped with cheese.
Buttermilk Panko Burger
An extra-juicy burger made with a buttermilk-panko panade for a tender, flavorful patty every time.
Cabbage and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
A sheet-pan dinner is only as easy as the person who cut everything decides to make it.
Cabbage Dumpling Skillet
Frozen dumplings are one of the better pieces of evidence that dinner does not have to begin with ambition.
Carne Asada with Citrus-Garlic Marinade
The Best Carne Asada marinates skirt steak in orange and lime juice with garlic and ancho chile, grills it hot, and finishes with scallions and cilantro.
Chana Masala
Chana Masala simmers chickpeas in a spiced onion-tomato sauce with garam masala, cumin, and ginger -- a hearty, plant-based Indian classic ready in 35 minutes.
Cherry Cola Glazed New York Strip
Cherry Cola Glazed New York Strip reduces cherry cola with mustard and Worcestershire into a sticky glaze, then lacquers seared strip steaks with it.
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings simmers chicken and vegetables in a creamy broth, then cooks tender dumplings on top.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake
Chicken, bacon, ranch, potatoes, cheddar: this casserole is not coy about what it came here to do.
Chicken Burrito Protein Bowls
The best thing about a burrito bowl is that nothing has to fit inside a tortilla. Rice can spread out. Avocado can be generous.
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken enchiladas have one recurring enemy, and it is a cold corn tortilla with misplaced confidence.
Chicken Florentine Pasta
To make Chicken Florentine Pasta, start with penne pasta, boneless skinless chicken breasts, and baby spinach.
Chicken Hummus Power Bowls
A power bowl can either feel like a real meal or like somebody emptied six meal-prep containers onto one plate and called the chaos “wellness.” This one has a…
Easy Chicken Marsala (No Cream)
Easy Chicken Marsala without cream: golden chicken cutlets, browned cremini mushrooms, Marsala wine, broth and garlic in a lighter classic pan sauce.
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet browns ground chicken meatballs, simmers them in marinara, and finishes under melted mozzarella -- all in one oven-safe pan.
Chicken Pozole Verde
To make Chicken Pozole Verde, start with boneless skinless chicken thighs, hominy, and salsa verde.
Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls
Chicken shawarma flavor does not require a vertical rotisserie turning majestically in the corner of your kitchen like a meat lighthouse.
Chicken Tinga Tostadas
A tostada has one structural weakness: it has absolutely no interest in helping you eat it neatly. That is fine.
Classic Beef Chili
This classic beef chili recipe browns ground beef with onion and peppers, then simmers with tomatoes, kidney beans and pinto beans for a hearty one-pot dinner.
Classic Juicy Cheeseburger
A simple, perfectly seasoned 80/20 chuck cheeseburger with melted cheddar. No gimmicks, just done right.
Classic Meatloaf
This classic meatloaf recipe uses ground beef, breadcrumbs and eggs, then bakes with a ketchup-brown sugar glaze for a tender, sliceable weeknight dinner.
Cowboy Beans with Ground Beef
Cowboy beans are what happens when baked beans stop pretending to be a side dish.
Creamy Paprika Chicken Skillet
Creamy Paprika Chicken Skillet looks like a rich, slow-cooked dinner, but most of the flavor comes from doing one thing properly at the beginning: browning the…
Crispy Steak Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions
Crispy Steak Quesadillas sear seasoned sirloin, sauté peppers and onions, and griddle everything inside cheese-stuffed tortillas until golden and crisp.
Cuban Mojo Pork
Cuban Mojo Pork gets its personality before the oven ever turns on.
Dan Dan Noodles
To make Dan Dan Noodles, cook the base ingredients in stages, bring the sauce together, and finish while the noodles still have some life in them.
Diner-Style Double Cheeseburger
Two thin smashed patties, American cheese, and griddled onions — a true diner classic.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine alfredo is made by tossing hot cooked pasta with butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan until a silky sauce forms.
Fried Rice
To make fried rice, stir-fry day-old cooked rice in a hot skillet with oil and eggs, add vegetables, then season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo
Quick weeknight dinners like garlic butter shrimp pasta come together in about 25 minutes using one skillet and a pot of boiling water.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini
To make Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini, sear steak cubes hot and fast, toss in garlic butter, and serve with keto-friendly pan-seared zucchini.
Garlic Herb Chicken and Rice
To make garlic herb chicken and rice, sear bone-in chicken thighs, sauté aromatics and rice in the drippings, add broth with dried herbs, then simmer.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatballs
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatballs are pan-seared ground chicken meatballs tossed in a quick garlic butter pan sauce -- ready in 35 minutes.
Garlic Worcestershire Burger
A classic beef burger boosted with garlic and Worcestershire mixed right into the patty. Simple and flavorful.
Greek Beef Pita Bowls
Greek Beef Pita Bowls layer seasoned ground beef over rice or pita with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta, finished with a lemon-dill yogurt sauce.
Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls
Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls pair pan-seared feta-stuffed turkey meatballs with rice, tomatoes, cucumber, and a lemon-dill yogurt sauce.
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Grilled BBQ Chicken uses bone-in chicken thighs, a simple smoky seasoning, and barbecue sauce added near the end so the skin chars without burning the glaze.
Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Grilled Steak Salad tops crisp romaine with sliced flank steak, charred corn, avocado, and pickled onions, all finished with a creamy blue cheese dressing.
Ground Beef and Potato Hash
Ground beef and potatoes is not trying to impress anybody with a garnish.
Ground Beef Ramen Stir Fry
Ground Beef Ramen Stir Fry tosses browned beef and crisp vegetables with instant ramen noodles in a savory-sweet soy sauce -- ready in 25 minutes, no seasoning.
Ground Beef Tacos
Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain the fat, add a homemade taco seasoning blend with broth, and simmer until thickened.
Hamburger Steak and Gravy
Hamburger Steak and Gravy sears seasoned beef patties, then simmers them in a rich onion gravy built from the pan drippings -- Southern comfort food in 40.
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Homemade sloppy joes are browned ground beef cooked with vegetables, then simmered in a tangy, sweet, savory sauce until thick enough to stay on the bun. Done.
Honey Garlic Skillet Chicken
Honey Garlic Skillet Chicken sears bone-in thighs until crisp, roasts them in a honey-soy garlic sauce, then reduces the pan juices into a glossy glaze.
Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes
The appeal of honey mustard chicken and potatoes is not subtle: one sheet pan goes into the oven and an actual dinner comes back out.
Hot Honey Harissa Flat Iron Steak
Hot Honey Harissa Flat Iron Steak rubs flat iron with cumin and smoked paprika, sears it fast, and glazes it with hot honey, lemon, and garlic.
Instant Pot Beef Stew
To make Instant Pot Beef Stew, sear beef chuck cubes, pressure cook with potatoes, carrots, and broth for 35 minutes, then thicken the broth into a rich stew.
Instant Pot Carnitas Bowls
The Instant Pot can make pork shoulder tender. The broiler is what gives carnitas their dignity back.
Instant Pot Chicken
Season chicken breasts or thighs, sear them in the Instant Pot on Sauté mode, add one cup of broth, then pressure cook on High for 10 minutes (breasts).
Instant Pot Greek Chicken Bowls
Instant Pot Greek Chicken Bowls pressure-cook lemon-oregano marinated chicken thighs, then layer them over rice with tomatoes, cucumber, feta.
Instant Pot Lentil Curry
Instant Pot Lentil Curry pressure-cooks red lentils with warm spices, tomatoes, and coconut milk into a rich, plant-based curry ready in 35 minutes.
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Traditional risotto asks you to stand at the stove adding broth a ladle at a time, stirring with the concentration of someone defusing a very creamy bomb.
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Pork and apples have been getting along for centuries, presumably because pork has the richness and apples have the good sense to bring acid and sweetness.
Instant Pot Pot Roast with Carrots
Pot roast should surrender when you touch it with a fork. If you need a steak knife and determination, the roast has won.
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice is built on ingredients that reward time: dried kidney beans, andouille sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves…
Kimchi Fried Rice with Crispy Egg
Cold day-old rice is not a compromise here; it is the whole reason fried rice behaves.
Korean Beef Bulgogi
Korean beef bulgogi is thinly sliced beef marinated in a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, then cooked quickly.
Korean Kimchi Stew
Korean Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) simmers well-fermented kimchi with pork and tofu in a spicy gochujang broth -- a bold, comforting one-pot dinner ready in 35.
Lemon Dill Salmon Meal Prep
Meal-prep salmon has one job that matters more than all the matching containers: it still needs to taste good after Tuesday.
Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers marinate large shrimp briefly with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and parsley, then grill in minutes until just opaque and lightly charred.
Lemon Herb Baked Salmon Bowl
To make Lemon Herb Baked Salmon Bowl, roast salmon and vegetables on one pan, whisk a bright lemon-herb drizzle, and spoon it over cauliflower rice.
Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs and Roasted Vegetables
Sheet pan dinners are made by arranging proteins and vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet, seasoning everything together, and roasting at high heat.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets
To make Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets, start with boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon pepper seasoning, and all-purpose flour.
Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs
To make Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs, start with bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, maple syrup, and dijon mustard.
Meal Prep Roasted Chicken Thighs with Rice and Vegetables
To make Meal Prep Roasted Chicken Thighs with Rice and Vegetables, roast the thighs and vegetables separately, cook lemon herb rice, and portion for the week.
Mexican Street Corn Tacos
Mexican Street Corn Tacos char fresh corn and toss it in a creamy, tangy cotija sauce, then pile it into warm tortillas -- ready in 20 minutes.
Mini Meatloaf Muffins
There is something deeply practical about meatloaf baked in a muffin pan.
Molasses Mustard New York Strip
Molasses Mustard New York Strip glazes seared strip steaks with a tangy-sweet blend of molasses, whole-grain mustard, and cider vinegar.
One-Pan Chicken Thighs and Roasted Vegetables
Bone-in chicken thighs roast with baby potatoes, carrots and green beans on one pan, with smoked paprika, garlic and lemon for a complete oven dinner.
One-Pan Coconut Curry Chicken
To make One-Pan Coconut Curry Chicken, sear the chicken, simmer it in full-fat coconut milk with red curry paste and spices, and finish with lime and cilantro.
One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
To make One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs, sear the chicken in garlic butter, roast it with vegetables in the same skillet, and rest before serving.
One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
To make One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken, sear chicken thighs until golden, roast with garlic and lemon, and spoon the pan juices over — it's naturally gluten-free.
One-Pan Sausage and White Bean Skillet
To make One-Pan Sausage and White Bean Skillet, brown smoked sausage, simmer it with white beans and diced tomatoes, and stir in spinach until wilted.
One-Pot Chicken and Rice
Season chicken thighs and sear them in a Dutch oven or deep skillet, then cook aromatics, add rice and broth, and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.
One-Skillet Ground Beef and Rice
Ground beef, uncooked rice, tomatoes and peppers cook together in one skillet in about 35 minutes. An easy weeknight dinner with just one pan to wash.
Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs
Oven-baked BBQ ribs are seasoned with a dry rub, covered and baked low and slow at 275°F for 2½–3 hours, then glazed and finished until caramelized. Tender.
Oven-Baked Beef Brisket
Oven-baked beef brisket is slow-roasted in a covered Dutch oven with onions, garlic, and beef broth at 300°F for 4–5 hours. No smoker required — just patience.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter
To make Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter, season skin-on fillets and sear them skin-side down until crisp, then finish with a garlic lemon butter sauce.
Pepper Jack Jalapeño Burger
A beef burger with diced jalapeño mixed in and melted pepper jack on top. Simple, reliable heat.
Pesto Chicken Gnocchi
To make Pesto Chicken Gnocchi, start with shelf-stable potato gnocchi, boneless skinless chicken breasts, and basil pesto.
Pot Roast
To make pot roast, sear a 3-4 pound chuck roast in a Dutch oven, then braise it low and slow at 275°F with beef broth, aromatics, and vegetables for 3.5.
Puerto Rican Pernil
To make Puerto Rican Pernil, start with bone-in skin-on pork shoulder, garlic, and dried oregano, then roast it low and slow until the skin crackles.
Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork roasts pork shoulder low and slow until tender enough to shred, with clear doneness cues for juicy results.
Rice and Beans
Rice and beans may be inexpensive, but there is no requirement that inexpensive food taste like it has accepted defeat.
Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja gets its name from the shredded beef's resemblance to “old clothes,” which is a rough bit of branding for something that smells this good after three…
Salmon Rice Bowls with Cucumber
A good rice bowl is basically organized chaos. Warm rice, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, seared salmon, two sauces, sesame seeds, green onions — everybody…
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Roasted Vegetables
Crispy bone-in chicken thighs roast over zucchini, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes for a low-carb sheet-pan dinner finished in about 48 minutes.
Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowls
Shrimp avocado rice bowls are a reminder that “quick dinner” does not have to mean beige food eaten directly over the sink.
Shrimp Pad See Ew
Shrimp Pad See Ew stir-fries wide rice noodles with shrimp, Chinese broccoli, eggs, garlic, and savory soy sauce over high heat for caramelized edges.
Shrimp Tacos
Season shrimp with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt, then cook in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
Skillet Chicken and White Beans
High protein meals can be made quickly by combining lean proteins like chicken breast with legumes like white beans, which together provide complete.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
To make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken, cook chicken thighs low and slow in a tangy barbecue sauce, shred the meat, and stir it back into the sauce.
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Beef ragu is what you make when you want pasta sauce to have the emotional weight of a Sunday afternoon.
Slow Cooker Chicken
Add seasoned chicken breasts or thighs to a slow cooker with broth, aromatics, and your chosen sauce or spices.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
To make Slow Cooker Pot Roast, brown beef chuck and sear the vegetables' aromatics, then cook everything low and slow until the beef falls apart and the broth.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Slow cooker pulled pork is a 6-8 pound pork shoulder seared, then slow cooked for 8–10 hours on low with broth and vinegar, shredded, and tossed with BBQ sauce.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Bowls
There are recipes with twelve spices and three pans, and then there is the extremely effective decision to pour a jar of salsa over chicken and leave.
Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
To make Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers, start with italian sausage links (sweet, bell peppers, and onions.
Smoked Paprika Butter Burger
A simple seared cheeseburger finished with a smoky paprika compound butter.
Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl
Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl layers smoky lime chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, charred corn and peppers, avocado, pico, and chipotle-lime crema.
Spanakopita
Phyllo dough has the temperament of old paperwork: thin, fragile, and oddly determined to dry out the second you look away.
Spicy Peanut Cabbage Noodles
To make Spicy Peanut Cabbage Noodles, cook the base ingredients in stages, bring the sauce together, and finish while the noodles still have some life.
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake combines chicken, spinach, artichokes, and a creamy sauce, then bakes until hot and golden.
Steak Fajita Protein Bowls
Steak Fajita Protein Bowls sear seasoned flank steak and char peppers and onions, served over rice with black beans and avocado for a filling, 35-minute dinner.
Stuffed Pepper Skillet
Stuffed Pepper Skillet cooks ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, and warm spices in one pan, then melts cheese over the top for an easy dinner.
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish meatballs are smaller, softer, and more warmly spiced than the red-sauce meatballs many of us grew up picturing.
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes bake whole sweet potatoes and load them with seasoned ground beef, black beans, cheese, and fresh taco toppings.
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Teriyaki chicken bowls layer glazed chicken thighs, rice, and broccoli with a glossy ginger-garlic sauce that thickens right in the skillet.
Thai Basil Chicken
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) stir-fries ground chicken with garlic, chiles, and fresh Thai basil in a savory sauce -- ready in 30 minutes, classically.
Thai Green Curry Butter Steak Bites
Thai Green Curry Butter Steak Bites sear cubed sirloin hard, then toss them in a quick green curry butter sauce with coconut cream and Thai basil.
Thai Red Curry
To make Thai Red Curry, fry red curry paste in thick coconut cream, simmer chicken with onions and peppers, then finish with fish sauce, brown sugar.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna noodle casserole is made by combining cooked egg noodles, drained canned tuna, a homemade or canned cream sauce, and vegetables, then baking it.
Turkey Burger Salad Bowls
Turkey Burger Salad Bowls top crisp romaine with a juicy seasoned turkey patty, tomatoes, and cheddar -- a lighter take on burger night, ready in 30 minutes.
Vietnamese Caramel Skirt Steak
Vietnamese Caramel Skirt Steak marinates skirt in fish sauce and brown sugar, sears it fast, and tosses the slices with fresh mint, Thai basil, and chile.
Vietnamese Pho
Pho is broth first, noodles second, everything else after that. The work goes into building a beef broth with roasted bones, charred onion and ginger, toasted…