Dinner & Meal Ideas

Sometimes you just need a nourishing and delicious meal without having to use multiple pots, pans and dishes. This roundup has some classic dutch oven recipes that benefit from a nice simmer on the stovetop and/or oven (think pot roast and short ribs). But you'll also find quick and easy one-pot recipes such as pasta, soups and even pot pies. So grab your dutch oven or stockpot and let's get cooking! ...

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

Think of this Cheesy Potato Bake with Eggs as a mash-up of scalloped potatoes and egg casserole. This easy breakfast recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd of house guests or a hungry family. ...

This delicious watermelon soup served cold as an appetizer or dessert, will be a refreshing surprise at your next warm-weather celebration. ...

There's no better way to warm up than with a bowl of soup. Our best ground beef soup recipes are comforting, hearty, and easy to make. ...

Rachael Ray's freezer meals are an easy way to create delicious make-ahead options. Better Homes and Gardens has accumulated all of its favorite freezer recipes including dinners, sauces, sides, desserts and breakfast. ...

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

Take a break from delivery and learn how to make pizza bites at home with this kid-friendly muffin tin recipe. If you're not a fan of pepperoni recipes, try an equal amount of cooked sausage or veggies instead. ...

These creamy soup recipes prove that comfort food need not come in the format of a big platter of meat and potatoes. Including better-than-canned creamy tomato soup, restaurant-style creamy potato soup, hearty creamy chicken soup, and more, these homemade soup recipes will inspire you to officially kick the can. ...

Pasta salads don't have to be an afterthought. Switch it up with our best pasta salad recipes featuring fresh veggies and flavorful herbs ...

For an Italian dinner adventure, learn how to make gnocchi. You probably have every ingredient you need in your kitchen already. ...

Eggplant-Beef Pasta Bake ...

Cut calories and carbs by replacing traditional pizza crust with a blend of cauliflower and cheese. ...

When you prepare chili in a slow cooker, hearty roasts are the ideal meat choice. ...

Boiled or breaded, this restaurant-worthy meat ravioli filling will be a hit at your dinner table. Our top-rated sausage ravioli filling recipe features creamy ricotta, spinach, and a hint of nutmeg. Toss your homemade ravioli in butter or marinara for pasta night. ...

Frozen ravioli recipes make quick and delicious dinners simple to prepare and easy to enjoy for the entire family. ...

No one can turn away the homey flavors of chicken in a light cream sauce with biscuits. Though, the time it takes for homemade biscuits can easily be turned down. Author Mark Bittman gives you his solution with a stir-together dough for a weeknight pot pie. ...

The best food to bring to a potluck is included here. These potluck casseroles are our reader's favorites. Whether you're looking for the best casseroles for company or for a party casserole, these potluck casseroles are sure to please. ...

This is one of the most popular recipes for chicken enchiladas in our files. The easy dinner recipe produces wonderfully creamy enchiladas, thanks thanks to cream cheese and sour cream, but there's pleny of heat and spice, too, thanks to chile peppers and cumin. ...

Nothing says "home" like a warm, bubbly casserole, especially when it's loaded with lots and lots (and lots) of cheese. ...