Our 34 Best Dinner Recipes of All Time
Pulled from a list of our most popular recipes of all time, these 34 recipes are some of our most loved answers to the question, "What's for dinner?"
If you're looking for tried and true, beloved dinner recipes, you've come to the right place. Pulled from Simply Recipes' list of the most popular recipes of all time, these are dinners our readers have come back to again and again. Once you try them, I'm sure you will, too.
Easy Shepherd's Pie
Simply Recipes gave this classic casserole of Britain and Ireland an American-style remake by swapping the traditional mutton or lamb with beef.
The Best Homemade Lasagna
Everyone should have a great lasagna recipe in their back pocket. This is ours.
French Onion Soup
Our French onion soup doesn't cut corners. You need time, but the result is more than worth it.
Homemade Pizza
Step up pizza night with a homemade take, including the dough. It's easier than you might think!
Classic Roast Beef
Roast beef can take center stage at just about any family gathering or special occasion. Our recipe gives you all the tips and tricks you need to pull it off.
Baked Ziti
If you love lasagna, but don't like all the fuss, a classic baked ziti is the recipe you need.
Classic Baked Chicken
This recipe has a five-star rating for a reason.
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Flank steak is a lean, flavorful cut of beef that can be tricky to work with. Our recipe gives you the best tips from a quick marinade to how to slice it.
Pasta Carbonara
This silky and indulgent Italian classic is made the right way—with no cream!
The Ultimate Quesadilla
If you are looking for the one-sheet for making the best quesadillas, this is it.
Tuna Patties
Author Elise loves this recipe because "I almost always have the necessary ingredients in the pantry and fridge, they're incredibly easy and quick to make, and they're budget friendly too."
Eggplant Parmesan
A labor of love, our take on eggplant parmesan opts to bake the eggplant, not fry it, giving the eggplant that twice-cooked texture without all the oil splatters.
The Best Chicken Fajitas
Making restaurant-style fajitas at home is both fun and very possible on a weeknight.
Beef Stroganoff
This comfort food classic can be served over noodles, rice, or even fries.
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)
If you've never had pozole, there's no better time (or recipe) to change that.
Classic Meatloaf
This classic meatloaf has a sausage-y secret, and our readers love it.
Chicken Piccata
Made in 30 minutes but still impressive and sophisticated enough for a dinner party, chicken piccata is an all around winner.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is one of those things you should make more of than you think. It goes quickly and people just love it!
The Best Homemade Swedish Meatballs
Tender Swedish meatballs with plenty creamy gravy, these ones are a million times better than at IKEA.
Easy Chicken Parmesan
Serve with spaghetti or on a toasted roll for a taste of classic Italian American comfort.
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
This Mexican meatball soup recipe has been in author Elise's family for over 50 years.
Steak Fajitas
When it comes to Tex-Mex, it doesn't get better than steak fajitas.
Easy Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Simple, classic, and versatile this easy sausage, pepper and onion dish can be served a hoagie roll, over pasta, or on polenta.
Dad's Stuffed Bell Peppers
Made with a mix of ground beef, rice, onions, tomatoes, and spices, with this recipe there's there's no need to pre-cook the filling—just stuff, bake, and serve!
Carne Asada
Our special marinade sets this carne asada recipe apart.
Chile Verde
This five-star Mexican pork chile verde slow-cooks chunks of pork shoulder in a roasted tomatillo and jalapeño chile verde sauce.
Lemon Chicken
Lemon and chicken are a match made in heaven, and this easy recipe is just one great example.
Tandoori Chicken
Making tandoori chicken at home is not only possible, but so worth it!
Shrimp Fried Rice
If you have leftover rice, you need to make this shrimp fried rice.
Salmon Patties
With the help of canned salmon, these easy salmon patties make a perfect midweek meal or lunch meal prep.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Our take on sweet and sour chicken skips the deep frying but none of the flavor.
Easy Enchiladas
This crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex classic was taught to author Elise's mother by her grandmother. It's a favorite in their family and is sure to be in yours, too.
Best Ever Sloppy Joes
Cooked in one pot, the filling for these sloppy joe's is completely homemade, extra delicious, and extra messy.
Honey Mustard Chicken
For a one-pan, winner winner of a chicken dinner, turn to this saucy, tangy, honey mustard chicken.
