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Tonight's main eventTonight's main event, from quick weeknight chicken and pasta to satisfying roasts and easy sides that round out the plate. Dinner shouldn't require a plan three days out. Use this collection when you need reliable mains that feed the household without drama.

Recipes

31

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

A timeless, restaurant-quality Caesar salad made entirely from scratch — featuring a bold, creamy dressing built on anchovy paste, fresh garlic, lemon, and Worcestershire, tossed with crisp romaine, golden homemade croutons, and a generous snowfall of Parmesan. This approachable, well-tested recipe skips raw egg yolk anxiety by using a simple emulsification technique that's reliable every time.

Breakfast

Almond Flour Pancakes

Almond Flour Pancakes

These almond flour pancakes are tender, hearty and delicious. Plus, they're gluten-free and lower in carbohydrates than most. The recipe yields about 12 pancakes (it can be easily halved, but extra pancakes freeze well, so I suggest making the full batch).

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Fluffy apple pancakes that you can make in your blender! These healthy pancakes are gluten free, too (no flour required, just oats!). Recipe yields 6 medium pancakes about 4 inches in diameter. FAIR WARNING: For reasons that I have not been able to deduce, these pancakes haven't turned out well for everyone like they did for me (I've made them six times and they always turned out well!). Oat flour is always a little finicky but I don't know why these pancakes have been particularly problematic. These pancakes are the reason why my cookbook's pancakes aren't oat flour based.

Lunch

Balsamic Roasted Broccoli and Red Pepper Grilled Cheese

Balsamic Roasted Broccoli and Red Pepper Grilled Cheese

Hearty grilled cheese sandwiches made with whole grain bread and stuffed with caramelized, balsamic roasted vegetables and cheddar cheese. Recipe yields 4 sandwiches.

Fresh Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Fresh Black Bean Burrito Bowl

This homemade black bean burrito bowl recipe features cilantro-lime rice, tender black beans, pickled onions and fresh cilantro pesto! This healthy bowl makes great leftovers, too. It's vegetarian (easily vegan) and gluten free. Recipe yields 4 hearty burrito bowls.

Dinner

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

A timeless, comforting Italian-American classic — tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce and served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. This well-tested recipe strikes the perfect balance between simple weeknight dinner and weekend showstopper. The secret is in the panade (breadcrumbs soaked in milk) that keeps the meatballs impossibly moist, and a slow-simmered sauce that fills your kitchen with incredible aroma.

Almond-Sesame Soba Zoodles with Quick-Pickled Veggies

Almond-Sesame Soba Zoodles with Quick-Pickled Veggies

These soba noodles are lightened up with zoodles (zucchini noodles). Toss with peanut sauce and top with colorful quick-pickled cucumbers and radishes for a refreshing spring/summer dinner. If you plan on having leftovers, store the zucchini noodles separately and toss together just before serving. Recipe yields 4 moderate servings or 2 large.

Barbecue Pineapple, Jalapeño and Feta Pizza

Barbecue Pineapple, Jalapeño and Feta Pizza

Vegetarian barbecue pizza topped with sweet pineapple, spicy jalapeño and salty feta! This pizza is totally irresistible and really easy to make at home. Recipe yields two 11-inch pizzas.

Easy Meatloaf

Easy Meatloaf

This easy meatloaf combines ground beef, bread crumbs, and sautéed onions for a classic comfort food that's simple to prepare and perfect for a satisfying family dinner. Topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze, it delivers homestyle flavor with minimal effort.

Enchiladas with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Enchiladas with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Hearty vegetarian enchiladas that make use of pantry and freezer ingredients. Top with cilantro and avocado for a fresh and vibrant meal.

Spinach Lasagna

Spinach Lasagna

This classic Italian Spinach Lasagna is a hearty, vegetarian-friendly dish featuring layers of tender pasta, creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and sautéed spinach bound together with rich marinara sauce. It's a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep, combining fresh ingredients with satisfying, cheesy layers.

Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables

Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables

This healthy, vegetarian Thai green curry features fresh asparagus, carrots and spinach! It’s full of flavor and simple enough for weeknight dinners.

Tomatillo Black Bean Tostadas

Tomatillo Black Bean Tostadas

These crispy corn tostadas are topped with creamy mashed black beans and a fresh, zesty tomatillo salsa made with cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. A vibrant and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.

World's Best Lasagna

World's Best Lasagna

This lasagna recipe from John Chandler is our most popular recipe! With sausage, ground beef, basil, and 3 types of cheese, it lives up to its name!

Mains

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

A classic, no-fuss weeknight dinner that practically cooks itself. Juicy, golden-skinned chicken thighs roast alongside a colorful medley of seasoned vegetables on a single pan — meaning big flavor and minimal cleanup. Everything caramelizes beautifully in the oven, and the chicken drippings baste the veggies as they cook, making every bite savory and satisfying.

Classic Baked Salmon

Classic Baked Salmon

A foolproof, family-friendly baked salmon that delivers tender, flaky fish every time. Seasoned simply with garlic, lemon, and herbs, then finished with a buttery glaze — this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to week after week. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Beef Stir Fry

Beef Stir Fry

A classic, reliable beef stir fry loaded with crisp, colorful vegetables and tender strips of beef in a savory, glossy sauce. This home-kitchen-friendly version uses simple pantry staples and a trusty skillet or wok to deliver big restaurant-style flavor in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

A sizzling, crowd-pleasing classic that never gets old. Juicy strips of marinated chicken are cooked alongside sweet bell peppers and onions, then piled into warm flour tortillas with all your favorite toppings. This reliable home recipe delivers bold, smoky-savory flavor with minimal fuss — perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Classic Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Classic Roasted Pork Tenderloin

A foolproof, juicy pork tenderloin with a savory herb and garlic crust, seared to golden perfection on the stovetop then finished in the oven. This weeknight-friendly recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort — tender, flavorful, and ready in under 40 minutes.

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

A timeless Italian-American classic that comes together in under 30 minutes. Plump, juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich, garlicky butter-wine sauce with a bright hit of lemon and fresh parsley, then tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. Elegant enough for company, easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Classic Roast Chicken

Classic Roast Chicken

A timeless, foolproof roast chicken with golden, crackling skin and juicy, herb-buttered meat. This is the kind of Sunday dinner recipe that fills the house with an irresistible aroma and never fails to impress. Simple ingredients, a few key techniques, and you'll have a showstopper on the table every single time.

Classic Taco Bowls

Classic Taco Bowls

A hearty, crowd-pleasing taco bowl built on seasoned ground beef, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, creamy black beans, and all your favorite toppings. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes and makes everyone at the table happy — fully customizable and endlessly satisfying.

Lemon Herb Cod

Lemon Herb Cod

A light, flavorful baked cod that's weeknight-easy and endlessly reliable. Tender flaky fillets are seasoned with a bright lemon-herb butter, then baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Clean, fresh flavors with minimal cleanup — a true family staple that never disappoints.

Classic Home Pot Roast

Classic Home Pot Roast

A deeply comforting, fall-apart tender pot roast slow-braised with hearty vegetables in a rich, savory broth. This timeless one-pot classic is the ultimate Sunday dinner — minimal hands-on effort with maximum reward. The long, slow cook transforms an affordable chuck roast into meltingly tender beef surrounded by silky carrots, potatoes, and a deeply flavorful pan sauce.

Classic Home-Style Chicken Curry

Classic Home-Style Chicken Curry

A rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying chicken curry made from scratch with pantry-friendly spices and a tomato-onion base. This is the kind of reliable, crowd-pleasing recipe that becomes a household staple — warming, fragrant, and just the right amount of saucy. Perfect served over basmati rice or with warm naan bread.

Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

A timeless, hearty family dinner featuring colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomatoes, then baked until tender under a blanket of melted cheese. This well-tested recipe is straightforward, satisfying, and endlessly customizable — a true weeknight classic that everyone at the table will love.

Sides

Buttered Pasta

Buttered Pasta

Simple pasta with butter and parmesan for an easy side.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, buttery garlic mashed potatoes made the classic way — with roasted or simmered garlic, real butter, and warm cream. This reliable, crowd-pleasing recipe delivers silky, fluffy mashed potatoes with a rich garlic flavor every time. Perfect as a weeknight side or a holiday showstopper.

Classic Roasted Vegetables

Classic Roasted Vegetables

A foolproof, endlessly adaptable sheet pan roasted vegetable recipe that transforms simple produce into caramelized, golden perfection. Seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this crowd-pleasing side dish works alongside nearly any main course and is equally delicious hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Classic Garlic Bread

Classic Garlic Bread

Golden, buttery, and packed with garlicky flavor — this classic garlic bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A rich herb butter is slathered onto a crusty Italian loaf, then baked until crispy on the edges and perfectly soft in the middle. Simple, reliable, and absolutely irresistible alongside pasta, soups, or salads.

Buttered Rice

Buttered Rice

Simple, fluffy, and deeply satisfying — this classic buttered rice is the kind of recipe every home cook should have in their back pocket. Long-grain white rice is toasted lightly in butter before simmering to perfection, giving each grain a subtle nuttiness and a glossy, rich finish. A pinch of salt and a final knob of butter stirred in at the end makes this an irresistible side dish that pairs beautifully with almost anything on the dinner table.