Dinner & Meal Ideas

Kale Falafel Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

Using store-bought versions of our favorite Middle Eastern mezze (appetizers) creates a salad that's much more than a starter.

Farfalle with Mushrooms and Spinach

This delicious farfalle with mushrooms and spinach comes together in a flash—perfect to complement any entrée.

Dump and Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole Is Your Easiest Dinner Yet

This dump and bake chicken Parmesan casserole recipe has all the familiar flavors of the classic dish but with a weeknight-ready upgrade. You'll need just 10 minutes to get this chicken casserole into the oven.

Jammy Egg Salad

This mayo-free twist on the traditional is perfect for days when you're looking for something just a little different. Serve this egg salad without mayo on toasted bread as an open-faced tartine or sandwich it between slices for the ultimate hand-held lunch.

Minnesota Hotdish Is the Regional Casserole Recipe You Need to Try

A retro recipe from Minnesota, hot dish is an easy-to-make casserole that's topped with Tater Tots and baked until bubbly. Here's our Test Kitchen's recipe for Tater Tot hot dish, including tips for meal prepping the dish ahead.

Mina (Matzo Pie with Spinach and Leeks)

With layers of matzo (a thin, crisp unleavened bread), veggies, and cheese, this meatless mina falls somewhere between a lasagna and an eggy strata.

This Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe Is Our Go-To Potluck Side

Broccoli salad made with a sweet mayo-based dressing, dried fruit, bacon, and sunflower seeds has been a classic Midwest cookout dish for decades. Our version of the classic stays true to the original recipe and is sure to be a fan favorite any time you serve it.

Zucchini-Sausage Casserole

Our savory Zucchini-Sausage Casserole is one you'll want to make again and again. The bread crumb toppping gives this easy dinner casserole recipe a subtle toasted crunch that's so delicious there might just be battles over who gets the last crispy scoop!

Tlayuda (Mexican Pizza)

Rather than making an Italian-inspired pizza for pizza night, try using Mexican flavors instead. This tasty pizza recipe uses mole sauce, queso Oaxaca, and black beans in place of traditional pizza ingredients.

Our 26 Top-Rated Recipes for Stews and Soups to Warm Your Belly

There's just something about good soup recipes that can lift your spirit and comfort your soul, and these are our highest-rated soup recipes ever.

Grandma-Style Pizza with Capicola and Fennel

Any way you slice it, this savory pizza recipe is a dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

This hearty beef and vegetable stew recipe makes a great hot main dish for cold winter nights. Use the slow cooker directions when time is short.

Our Best 20-Minute Dinners for Simple Yet Flavor-Packed Meals

Our 20-minute family meals will have them asking for seconds! From apple-pecan pork chops to chicken with parmesan noodles, our 20-minute dinners are sure to please.

Coconut-Pumpkin Soup

This spicy pumpkin soup makes an excellent addition to your holiday menu. Filled with the flavors of pumpkin, coconut, and heat from jalapenos it's a fall soup recipe you've just gotta try. Stir in cilantro to complement the sweet heat of your coconut pumpkin soup.