Dinner

Browse our collection of delicious and comforting dinner recipes! From weeknight pasta dishes to lazy Sunday dinner ideas, we’ve got a recipe for every mood and occasion. Don’t know where to start? Try my date night creamy mushroom ragu or my weeknight friendly tomato poached fish.

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Focaccia di Recco on a wooden peel cut into individual squares.

Focaccia di Recco

Focaccia di Recco is a quick, no-yeast, cheesy bread made from thin, flaky sheets of dough stuffed with creamy cheese...

Ricotta gnocchi on a baking sheet next to a cutting board with more gnocchi and a knife.

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

These homemade ricotta gnocchi are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth pillows that are shockingly easy to make and require no special equipment! All...

A bowl of lemon pesto with a spoon in it.

Lemon Pesto (20-Minute Recipe!)

This bright and citrusy lemon pesto is a luxurious no-cook sauce made from fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts,...

A casserole dish with baked chicken thighs coated in a tomato sauce.

Spicy Tangy Baked Chicken Curry

This spicy, tangy Indian-inspired baked chicken curry recipe is an extra-flavorful dinner you will absolutely love! Chicken thighs are coated...

A bowl of spaghetti tossed in carbonara sauce and topped with sage leaves, mushrooms, cheese, and black pepper.

Mushroom Carbonara with Crispy Sage (Vegetarian)

Who knew a meatless carbonara could be so good? This mushroom carbonara recipe is silky and rich, with bits of...

A bowl of pomodoro sauce with a wooden spoon in it.

Pomodoro Sauce (Pomodoro di Sugo)

Looking for a delicious tomato sauce? This traditional Italian pomodoro sauce recipe requires just five ingredients: tomatoes, basil, olive oil,...

A bowl of crab stew with potatoes, fish, and other vegetables, topped with a dollop of yogurt.

Feast of the Seven Fishes Menu

Looking for something a little different this year? Try my delicious seven-course collection of flavorful, eclectic dishes fit for the...

A pan pizza in a cast-iron skillet with a piece taken out and put on a plate next to it.

White Mushroom Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

This white mushroom pizza is loaded with cheesy Gruyère, crisp roasted mushrooms, a creamy white sauce, and a drizzle of...

A kadai with chickpeas in a tomato sauce topped with onions and fresh cilantro.

Tomato Chickpea Curry

Inspired by my mom's homestyle chhole, this tomato chickpea curry utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients to create a deliciously spiced and satisfying...

A plate of chicken shawarma topped with herbs on a linen napkin.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

This oven-roasted chicken shawarma features chicken thighs coated in an exceptionally flavorful mix of spices, then baked and served with...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta (Quick & Easy!)

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe is a perfect example of how a simple dish can be greater than the...

Gnocchetti sardi (malloreddus) in a tomato butter sauce in a bowl set over a napkin.

Malloreddus (Gnocchetti Sardi) with Tomato Butter Sauce

Malloreddus, or gnocchetti sardi, is a traditional pasta shape from Sardinia with a pleasantly chewy texture and bite. Come along...

A bowl with a thick, pale yellow, creamy sauce dotted with black pepper and wooden spoon in it.

Garlic Parmesan Sauce (5-Ingredient Recipe!)

Say hello to this delicious and creamy garlic parmesan sauce recipe featuring just five ingredients! Garlic steeps in cream, as...

Nests of pappardelle pasta dusted in semolina flour on a baking sheet.

Homemade Pappardelle Pasta

This homemade pappardelle pasta recipe yields a silky and luxurious texture with just a bit of chew. With my easy...

A deeply browned roasted and trussed chicken in a cast-iron pan.

Samin Nosrat’s Oven-Roasted Buttermilk Chicken

Out of the dozens of roasted chicken recipes I've tried in my life, Samin Nosrat's buttermilk chicken takes the cake....

A plate of fettuccine pasta tossed in a light butter and cheese sauce with a fork twirling a couple of strands.

Fettuccine Alfredo Without Heavy Cream

This is the real deal Italian fettuccine Alfredo without heavy cream. With a few simple ingredients and a clever technique,...

A textured bowl with broth, brown lentils and barley topped with yogurt, chili flakes, parsley, and onions.

Barley Lentil Soup with Mint Yogurt and Lots of Onions

Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish mujadara, this warming, spice-infused barley lentil soup is topped with mint yogurt and deeply...

A bowl of rigatoni in a tomato sauce with grated cheese and a fork.

Rigatoni all’Amatriciana

A classic for a reason, rigatoni all'amatriciana is a deeply savory pasta dish laced in a light tomato sauce with...

A dutch oven with a chunky marinara sauce, a wooden spoon, and bits of cooked basil.

Hearty Marinara Sauce

Thanks to a flavorful burst of aromatics, this homemade hearty marinara sauce recipe delivers the rich, slow-simmered taste of an...

A bowl of pasta in an orange cream sauce topped with bits of lobster and garnished with parsley.

Lobster Pasta with Creamy Saffron Sauce

You'll love this luxurious show-stopping lobster pasta dish with perfectly cooked pieces of lobster coated in a saffron-infused white wine...