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Dinner Recipes

These dinner recipes are made for busy weeknights and relaxed weekend meals alike. From easy chicken dinners and comforting pastas to one-pan meals and family favorites, everything here is simple, dependable, and meant to be made again.

Popular picks include turkey enchiladas, oven-baked chicken thighs with bruschetta, and honey garlic chicken thighs.

Dinner Recipes Readers Make on Repeat

The most beloved, 5-star dinners on Real Food with Sarah.

  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • Golden and bubbly lasagna with béchamel sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil, baked to crispy perfection.
    Lasagna with Béchamel (No Ricotta)
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Nonna's Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce
  • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe!)

Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinners (30 Minutes or Less)

  • Bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce and a striped napkin.
    Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
  • Thai basil beef over rice, garnished with green onions and fresh basil, with lime wedges and extra basil leaves nearby.
    Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
  • Fish tacos with mango salsa.
    Crispy Fish Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa
  • Meatballs in a cast iron skillet topped with mozzarella cheese and parsley.
    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Cozy One-Pan Dinners

Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor. These skillet, sheet pan, and one-pot dinners make weeknights stress-free.

  • Chicken topped with tomatoes on a plate with zucchini and potatoes.
    Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Bruschetta (Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Dinner)
  • A bowl of Thai chicken curry with rice and veggies.
    One-Pot Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs (Dutch Oven Recipe)
  • A bowl of chicken soup.
    Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
  • Cooked chuck roast in broth in a large pot.
    Dutch Oven Red Wine Braised Pot Roast

Pasta Night Favorites

Comforting, family-friendly pasta dinners everyone will love.

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  • A bowl of pasta topped with sliced chicken.
    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes
  • A plate of rigatoni with Italian sausage.
    Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
  • A white baking dish full of baked pasta with some scoops missing.
    Easy No-Boil Pasta Bake (One-Pan, 5 Minute Prep!)
  • Spaghetti with chicken piccata in a bowl.
    Chicken Piccata Pasta with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

Handheld Favorites

  • Turkey smash burger on a bun.
    Turkey Smash Burgers (Done in 20 Minutes)
  • Three sausage and peppers sandwiches topped with marinara and cheese.
    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
  • pita pocket gyros on a cutting board with lemon wedges
    Sheet Pan Chicken Pita Pockets with Creamy Yogurt Sauce
  • Chicken sandwich with spicy mayo.
    Juicy Blackened Chicken Sandwiches

Soups & Stews

From hearty classics to light, flavorful bowls, these soups are easy to make and perfect for busy nights.

  • A bowl of chicken soup.
    Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
  • A bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with thyme.
    Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe)
  • A bowl of chili topped with jalapeno slices and a piece of cornbread.
    Easy No Bean Turkey Chili
  • A bowl of meatball and curry soup garnished with lime wedges.
    Thai Green Curry Meatball Soup

More Dinner Recipes

Looking for more ideas? Scroll through dozens of Real Food with Sarah dinners below.

  • White platter filled with shredded chicken tacos.
    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
    Cook Time4 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Shredded chicken nachos topped with tomatoes.
    BBQ Chicken Nachos (25-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A bowl of linguine and chicken alfredo.
    Chicken Alfredo with Linguine (30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Cheeseburgers on a plate.
    Juicy Stovetop Burgers (Easy, No-Grill Recipe)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • Tomato pastina with guanciale in a green scalloped-edge bowl.
    Tomato Pastina with Guanciale (Creamy Italian Comfort)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Cheeseburger pasta in a white scalloped-edge bowl with dill pickles and green onions on a blue striped napkin.
    One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • white bowls filled with meatball soup
    Easy Meatball and Couscous Soup (One Pot, 40 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A small bowl filled with soup.
    Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup (Easy One-Pot Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Bowl of sausage and peppers pasta topped with Parmesan and basil, ready to serve.
    Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A stoneware bowl filled with ditalini pasta, crumbled sausage, and peas, finished with grated Parmesan and cracked black pepper, with a spoon and pink linen alongside.
    Ditalini with Sausage & Peas
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Creamy roasted red pepper pasta with sausage ready.
    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Sausage
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A white plate of Greek meatballs with couscous and red peppers topped with parsley and dill.
    Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Two turkey burgers with fries in a parchment-lined tray, ready to serve.
    Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Ground turkey enchiladas topped with avocado in a brown baking dish.
    Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas (Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • A plate of spaghetti with sauce.
    Ground Turkey Spaghetti (45 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Two sliders with cheese in a baking dish.
    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Stuffed pepper skillet with a spoon digging in.
    Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Side view of assembled Greek turkey burger on a wooden board with lettuce and tomato.
    Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Casserole dish full of beef and sweet potato pie.
    Easy Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Beef meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions on a white plate.
    Sweet & Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs (Perfect for Parties or Dinner)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A fajita topped with guacamole.
    Easy Flank Steak Fajitas with Simple Marinade
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Red wine braised short ribs on a plate with green beans.
    Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
    Cook Time3 Hours 50 Minutes
  • A bowl of penne pasts with onions, beef and thyme.
    One-Pot Creamy French Onion Soup Pasta
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Italian pot roast served over mashed potatoes on a gray plate with gravy and herbs.
    Cozy Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
    Cook Time8 Hours 20 Minutes
  • A bowl of beef stew.
    Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
    Cook Time6 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Ground beef stroganoff served in a bowl with egg noodles and fresh parsley.
    Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff (No Sour Cream)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Pesto chicken meatballs garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on a white plate.
    Pesto Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pork loin steaks in a skillet topped with rosemary.
    Quick Pork Loin Steak Recipe (Juicy & Pan-Seared!)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Cold noodle salad topped with lime wedges.
    Quick Cold Peanut Noodle Salad (25-Minute Thai-Inspired Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Bowl of rice, zucchini and honey chicken thighs topped with scallions.
    Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
    Cook Time47 Minutes
  • Chicken legs with bbq sauce.
    Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A whole roasted chicken with deep golden-brown skin, resting in its juices inside a ceramic baking dish.
    Simple Greek Roasted Whole Chicken
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • A large pan filled with asparagus, cherry tomatoes and white fish.
    Baked Halibut Recipe
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Blue napkin topped with a plate full of a rotisserie chicken.
    Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pasta al forno in a casserole dish.
    Pasta Al Forno
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pear and arugula salad on a plate next to wooden salad spoons.
    Arugula Pear Salad (with shaved parmesan)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A rack of ribs on a platter.
    Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs (Done in 35 Minutes!)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A tray of bbq chicken wings.
    Sticky BBQ Air Fryer Wings (Extra Crispy, No Oil)
    Cook Time35 Minutes

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  • Cold noodle salad topped with lime wedges.
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  • Side view of assembled Greek turkey burger on a wooden board with lettuce and tomato.
    Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
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    Nonna's Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce
  • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe!)
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