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Dinner Recipes for Family and Friends

Are you looking for dinner recipes to cook for your family and friends? Are you ready to cut back on eating out for supper? Try cooking seasonal recipes at home.

Latest Recipes

  • Restaurant-style pan-seared salmon on a white plate with microgreens, edible flowers, and strawberry salsa on top.
    Restaurant-Style Pan-Seared Salmon
  • Pork tenderloin with curry butter and chives on a white platter.
    Pork Tenderloin With Curry Butter
  • A white plate with turkey meatloaf with a sweet tangy glaze along next to one slice.
    Turkey Meatloaf With A Sweet Tangy Glaze
  • Strawberry salsa recipe in a white bowl next to whole strawberries and cilantro sprigs.
    Strawberry Salsa Recipe
  • Partially eaten miso marinated sea bass and a fork on a white plate topped with cilantro microgreens.
    Miso Marinated Sea Bass
  • Sautéed sugar snap peas with sesame oil and sesame seeds in a white bowl.
    Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
  • Herb and garlic brined pork rib roast cut into chops on a cutting board.
    Herb And Garlic Brined Pork Rib Roast
  • Crispy roasted broccoli resting on a white plate.
    Crispy Roasted Broccoli

Main Dishes

These main dish recipes have stood the test of time in my own kitchen with my family, and I make them again and again. From crowd-pleasing favorites for casual gatherings to elegant options perfect for dinner parties, you'll find meal inspiration for any occasion.

  • Sheet pan bone-in chicken breast next to a salad on a black plate.
    Sheet Pan Bone-in Chicken Breast
  • A pot of chili mac and cheese with melted cheese chopped cilantro on top.
    Chili Mac With Leftover Chili
  • Partially eaten thick homemade chili in a bowl with cilantro, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
    The Best Thick Homemade Chili Recipe With Saltines
  • Taco casserole with tortilla chips on a black plate with sliced tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
    Taco Casserole With Tortilla Chips
  • Pan seared pork chop resting on top of brussel sprouts and sweet potato puree.
    Perfect Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Chops (Thick-Cut)
  • A serving of lasagna on a white plate with a sprig of fresh basil on top with it's corner cut off and held on top of a fork.
    Simple Four Cheese Lasagna (No Boil Noodles)
  • Five small flour tortillas in a row filled with pulled pork, cilantro, radish, pickled red onions, and crema Mexicana.
    Crispy Pulled Pork Taco Recipe
  • A big pot of San Marzano marinara sauce that is ready to serve.
    San Marzano Marinara Sauce

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Side Dishes

Check out this collection of versatile side dishes that complement your main course or bring to your next potluck. From vibrant seasonal vegetables and comforting classics, these supporting stars balance flavors and textures while adding color and nutrition to your plate.

  • Chipotle sweet potato puree in a white bowl.
    Easy Chipotle Sweet Potato Puree
  • Close up picture of Crispy Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts in a pile.
    Crispy Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Cooked green beans and pieces of shredded ham on a white plate with a silver serving spoon.
    Slow Cooker Green Beans Recipe
  • Thick sliced French bread with melted butter, granulated garlic, and dill weed on a cutting board.
    Easy Homemade Garlic Bread
  • A steakhouse baked potato with toppings of butter, sour cream, bacon, cheese, and green onions served on a black plate.
    The Best Steakhouse Baked Potatoes
  • Sauteed asparagus with lemon on a white oval plate.
    Sautéed Asparagus Recipe With Lemon
  • Soft, medium, and hard boiled eggs split open on small black plates.
    Quick And Easy Boiled Eggs (Soft, Medium, Hard)
  • Three white bowls containing braised collard greens next to forks and blue napkins.
    Braised Collard Greens (Turkey And The Wolf Copycat)

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Salads, Sauces, & Dressings

From light lunch options to hearty dinner companions, these refreshing salad recipes showcase seasonal produce paired with perfectly balanced homemade dressings that will make you forget about store-bought alternatives.

  • A bowl of strawberry spinach salad with salad tongs, and a jar or apple cider vinaigrette.
    Strawberry Spinach Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Tomatillo green chili salsa in a mason jar with a spoon next to bowls of lime wedges and cilantro.
    Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa (Salsa Verde)
  • Strawberry salsa recipe in a white bowl next to whole strawberries and cilantro sprigs.
    Strawberry Salsa Recipe
  • Apple kohlrabi salad with toasted walnuts and celery getting dressed with a spoon of apple cider vinaigrette.
    Apple Kohlrabi Salad
  • Roasted beet salad with citrus and creme fraiche.
    Roasted Beet Salad With Citrus and Crème Fraîche
  • White balsamic vinaigrette in a spoon above a mason jar next to a bowl of spinach leaves.
    White Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
  • Hot bacon salad dressing next to spinach on a plate.
    Hot Bacon Salad Dressing
  • A thick spoonful of homemade creme fraiche recipe over a mason jar.
    Crème Fraîche Recipe

See more Salads & Sauces→

Holiday Recipes

  • The cut side of a slow roasted prime rib recipe resting on a cutting board.
    Slow Roasted Prime Rib Recipe
  • Steakhouse potatoes au gratin in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon holding a serving.
    Steakhouse Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
  • Whole roasted turkey in a white platter with pan gravy and stuffing casserole next to it.
    Easy Roasted Turkey With Pan Gravy
  • Oven roasted turkey breast with dry brine on a white oval platter with fresh thyme sprigs.
    Oven Roasted Turkey Breast With Dry Brine
  • Roasted beet salad with citrus and creme fraiche.
    Roasted Beet Salad With Citrus and Crème Fraîche
  • A plate with turkey gravy recipe without drippings over mashed potatoes.
    Turkey Gravy Recipe Without Drippings
  • A serving is held in a spoon over the mashed potato casserole with cream cheese.
    Mashed Potato Casserole With Cream Cheese
  • Apple kohlrabi salad with toasted walnuts and celery getting dressed with a spoon of apple cider vinaigrette.
    Apple Kohlrabi Salad

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Roasted turkey resting on a rack in a cast iron skillet.

Holiday Prep!

Turkey Guide

Roasting a turkey can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Here is a guide that includes common questions, troubleshooting, and best practices for buying and preparing to cook a whole turkey or turkey breast.

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  • A jar of green goddess salad dressing next to a bowl of salad and parsley sprigs.
    Green Goddess Salad Dressing Recipe
  • Medallions of sautéed chicken breasts with mustard pan sauce and asparagus in a white bowl.
    Sautéed Chicken Breasts With Mustard Pan Sauce
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  • An individual ham loaf has been sliced open and nestled next to steam broccoli on a white plate.
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