Get ready to wow your taste buds and your family with 21 incredible dinner ideas that are easy to make and sure to disappear fast. We're talking meals so good, they'll be begging for seconds (and maybe even thirds!).
From comforting classics to exciting new flavor combinations, this list has something for everyone. The best part? You likely have most of the ingredients on hand already, or they're easy to find at your local grocery store.
Crockpot Mustard Chicken with Potatoes

This Crockpot Mustard Chicken with Potatoes is all about turning a classic dinner recipe into an easy, hearty, and delicious meal the whole family will love. You can’t go wrong with this one! Get the recipe.
Easy Baked Meatballs
These Easy Baked Meatballs with Gruyere Fondue are a true winter comfort food. They are loaded with comforting flavors and are perfect for delicious weeknight meal for the whole family. Get the recipe.
Mushroom Risotto
This is hands down one of the best Creamy Mushroom Risotto and I'm not exaggerating. It's uniquely flavorful, rich and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, gluten-free risotto is a perfect choice for a date night or family dinner. Get the recipe.
Green Borscht with Spinach
Such a delicious Green Borscht with Spinach. Classic Ukrainian recipe your whole family will enjoy. Ready to be served in 30 minutes. Get the recipe.
Mushroom Stroganoff Pasta
No more bland mushroom pasta! This incredibly delicious Mushroom Stroganoff recipe packs a serious flavorful punch. It's so creamy and satisfying, perfect comfort food for long winter days. Get the recipe.
Easy Cod Piccata
This Easy Cod Piccata in a creamy Picatta sauce makes a quick 30-minute dinner recipe your family will love. Creamy, a bit briny and so so good! Get the recipe.
Country Style Chicken
Fall-off-the bone chicken is smothered in a rich vegetable-infused sauce. This One Pot Chicken Contadina or country-style chicken, is an easy Italian recipe for a hearty weeknight meal. Simple ingredients—an insanely delicious result. Get the recipe.
Lentil Pasta
This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that's truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight. Get the recipe.
Lohikeitto recipe
Tired of baked salmon dishes? Try my Lohikeitto recipe—delicious and the easiest ever salmon soup that is so popular in Finland. Made in just under 40 minutes, this cozy and hearty fish soup is sure to warm you on chilly winter nights. Get the recipe.
Chicken and Orzo Risotto
One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you're a fan of risotto, then you'll like this new twist on Italian classic. Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto is loaded with comforting flavors and is made entirely in one pot. Weeknight comforting meals made easy! Get the recipe.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
This Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta features quickly seared salmon tossed in a creamy, smoky sauce along with your favorite pasta. This hearty and satisfying dish is loaded with flavor and comes together in no time. Get the recipe.
Creamy Kale and Mushroom Lasagna
Have you ever made vegetable lasagna? No? It's time to fix that. This Creamy Kale and Mushroom Lasagna is full of delicious and aromatic mushrooms, covered in a cheesy Bechamel sauce and fresh Mozzarella and baked until bubbly perfection. Get the recipe.
Greek Avgolemono Soup
This Greek Avgolemono Soup recipe, a classic lemon rice and chicken soup, is a deliciously hearty meal that's ready in just 35 minutes! With a unique blend of comforting rice, tender chicken, and tangy lemon, all thickened with eggs, it’s a quick and easy recipe that doesn't skimp on flavor. Get the recipe.
Thai Eggplant Red Curry
This Thai Eggplant Red Curry is simple yet flavor-packed meal, perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights. Zucchini and tofu add richness and nutrients to this already healthy freezer-friendly dish. Made in one pot and ready in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.
Gorgonzola Pasta with Pine Nuts
A deliciously simple pasta dish with lots of flavor, gorgonzola pasta is a wonderful option for a midweek lunch or a quick and tasty evening meal. Incredibly easy to make and hard not to fall head over heels in love with, this is one creamy pasta recipe that you'll want to master. Get the recipe.
Chicken Ragu Pasta
This simple chicken Ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there's nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Get the recipe.
10-Minute Cajun Shrimp
This Cajun shrimp is made with bold Cajun spices, the richness of butter, the tanginess of lemon juice, and a savory hint of garlic. It’s absolutely delicious, and you know the best part? You only need 5 ingredients to make it from scratch in 10 minutes! Get the recipe.
Hearty Beef Stew
This Beef Stew is incredibly easy to make with rich, savory gravy, tender chunks of beef, and a medley of hearty vegetables, and it hits all the right notes of flavor and texture. It’s the perfect fall or winter dish that’s comforting, delicious, and a true family favorite! Get the recipe.
Chicken Fried Rice
This chicken fried rice recipe is a game-changer, combining tender chicken, peas and carrots, and leftover rice into a Chinese takeout dish that's bursting with flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this Chinese classic is a recipe you'll come back to time and again. Get the recipe.
Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
This oven baked chicken thighs recipe is a go-to one-pot recipe for busy weeknights that has a prep time of 5 minutes. It's a truly easy, family-friendly dish that delivers the juiciest chicken thighs straight from your oven. Get the recipe.
Taco Spaghetti Recipe
This one-pot + one-pan taco spaghetti recipe is not only healthy but also crazy delicious. It’s super easy to make, and the whole family will want seconds. Ask me how I know… Get the recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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