Satisfying Dinners That Will Have You Saying No Looking Back

When life gets busy, dinner can often feel like a daunting task. With these easy dinner recipes, you can whip up delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Each recipe is designed to be simple yet satisfying, allowing you to serve up dishes that the whole family will love. From one-skillet wonders to quick pasta dishes, these meals are perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy the flavors without the fuss and make dinnertime a joy again!

Garlic Tomato Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

A shared bowl of comforting pasta, rounded up with juicy tomatoes.
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Many easy garlic tomato shrimp scampi recipes call for wine, but do you really need to add it? Is there a wine substitute you can add to this seafood pasta dinner recipe instead? This delicious shrimp scampi without wine is served with pappardelle pasta.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Tomato Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

New York Steak With Bacon And Scallions

A plate with a plate of meat and bread.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Grilled New York steak with bacon and scallions is hard to beat! Summer season is upon us, and it is the best time to cook New York steak on a grill. The bacon and scallion grilled steak topping add so much flavor to this BBQ steak recipe, making it a summer favorite.
Get the Recipe: New York Steak With Bacon And Scallions

Italian Frittata Recipe

A skillet filled with a veggie quiche.
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Enjoy eggs, veggies, cream, garlic, and cheese in this easy and tasty Italian frittata. Serve it warm or cold for any meal of the day.
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Italian Meatball Marinara Subs

Indulge in a comforting dish of two hot dogs baked to perfection, slathered with delicious sauce, and sprinkled with savory parmesan.
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Italian meatball marinara subs are a treat for everyone who loves juicy homemade meatballs, fresh and tangy homemade marinara sauce, and fluffy brioche buns. Meatball sandwiches in a toasted bun make a delicious lunch.
Get the Recipe: Italian Meatball Marinara Subs

Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Bites

Chinese fried chicken with peppers and chilies.
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Rather than ordering salt and pepper pork chop bites from the local Chinese takeout, why not make your own pork chop recipe instead? The Asian salt and pepper seasoning adds so much flavor, and you can make this dish as spicy as you dare!
Get the Recipe: Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Bites

One-Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese

One pot taco macaroni and cheese.
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Enjoy the best of both worlds with this taco macaroni and cheese. It’s a one-pot, Dutch oven 30-minute meal boasting Mexican and Italian flavors in every mouthful. It makes really satisfying comfort food and is a perfect meal for the cooler months.
Get the Recipe: One-Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese

Tahini Pasta

A bowl of pasta with parmesan cheese and parsley.
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This creamy vegan pasta is pure comfort food. It’s rich, filling, and easy to throw together quickly for a satisfying, plant-based dinner or lunch. This pasta with tahini sauce is delicious and served either hot, cold, or room temperature, so it’s a good option for school or work lunches.
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Spicy Maple Salmon Bites With Broccoli

A plate with rice and broccoli on it.
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Spicy Maple Salmon Bites with Broccoli is a delicious one-sheet pan salmon recipe. The hot maple sauce is so flavorful and perfect for fall. It is ready in less than 30 minutes and super simple to make.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Maple Salmon Bites With Broccoli

Pan-Seared Halibut

Two pieces of fish with lemon slices on a plate.
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Light, flaky, and buttery, this pan-seared Halibut recipe is both delicious and healthy. In less than 20 minutes, you can have the best seafood dinner that’s sure to impress!
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Saucy Apple Pork Chops

A plate with pork chops and apples on it.
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These Saucy Apple Pork Chops are amazingly tender, hugely flavorful, and the perfect autumn dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re easy enough for weeknight dinners yet delicious enough to share with guests.
Get the Recipe: Saucy Apple Pork Chops

Chaliapin Steak

A steak with onions and broccoli on a plate.
Photo Credit: Chocolates And Chai.

What if I told you that tonight you could have a steak dinner? Not just any old steak, but a cheap cut of steak that would magically be as tender as a high-end A5 grade wagyu beef steak? Think about that for a moment.
Get the Recipe: Chaliapin Steak

Chicken Barley Pulao

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Photo Credit: Chocolates And Chai.

Chicken Barley Pulao is a twist on one of my favorite Indian dishes – Chicken pulao. Following the same principles of making a pulao, this one-pot meal uses barley, providing a few added health benefits and a delicious twist on the more traditional pulao recipe.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Barley Pulao

Marry Me Chicken

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When you try this recipe, you’ll discover why it’s called Marry Me Chicken! This creamy dish will quickly become a go-to dinner for the busiest weeknights.
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Salmon Quinoa Bowl

A bowl with chicken, vegetables and quinoa.
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This colorful and easy salmon quinoa bowl recipe has everything you need for a balanced, nutritious, delicious meal. It has good fats, a great source of fiber, and lots of protein.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quinoa Bowl

Penne Pomodoro

A plate of pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
Photo Credit: Enzas Quail Hollow Kitchen.

Penne Pomodoro is my go-to pasta dish when life gets hectic. This easy tomato basil pasta recipe features a simple homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil leaves tossed over penne pasta. It comes together in about 20 minutes, just like my Ravioli Carbonara and Casarecce with Pesto.
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Roasted Poblano Pizza

A pizza with spinach and avocado on top.
Photo Credit: Erica’s Recipes.

Roasted Poblano Pizza is quick and easy for your pizza dinner. To streamline prep even further, all the ingredients can be prepared in advance and be ready to go on a premade pizza shell. Salty bacon, crisp onion, flavorful roasted poblano peppers, and a bright and fresh cilantro pesto sauce combine for a divine pizza you will love every time.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

A plate of spaghetti with chicken and tomato sauce.
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This Chicken Spaghetti recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti are all made in the crockpot for a hassle-free meal.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Slow Cooker Rotel Tacos

Three tacos on a plate with chips and salsa.
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Take your taco Tuesday to the next level with Rotel Tacos – the viral TikTok recipe that combines the irresistible flavors of nacho cheese with classic tacos.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Rotel Tacos

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

A fork is being used to scoop out a dish of meatballs.
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Made with tender homemade Italian chicken meatballs topped with marinara sauce and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese, this one-pan recipe for Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs will satisfy your comfort food cravings!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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