50 delicious dinner time recipes
The popularity of at-home cooking soared in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic (remember all of those bread-baking videos?), but the majority of Americans are still sticking to their home kitchens. The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association reports that as of August 2023, 81% of Americans now prepare more than half of their meals at home. And online videos continue to inspire at-home chefs—the same NFRA survey found that 54% of consumers say they've learned more about cooking from Instagram and TikTok.
Many people choose to cook their own meals to eat healthier and save money on often-pricey restaurant dining. In the U.S., the increased demand for at-home meal prep subscriptions like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh! as well as the growing prevalence of grocery delivery underscore consumer interest in prepping meals themselves.
Of all meals, dinner is perhaps the one most likely to feel boring after too much repetition, and the dinnertime rut is real for many of us. To help diversify things, Stacker compiled a list of 50 dinner recipes from Allrecipes. Many of these dishes require just a few pantry staples and fresh produce. Keep reading to discover some new recipes to mix up your nightly routine.
Chicken, Apple, and Brussels Sprout Sheet Pan Dinner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 chicken thighs
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Tennessee Meatloaf
- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Prep time: 40 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 2 9x5-inch loaves
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Tasty Baked Mac n Cheese
- Rating: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Paleo Pecan-Maple Salmon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Stuffed Peppers My Way
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,354 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Lemon Chicken Tenders
- Rating: 4.1/5 (355 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Smothered Pork Chops
- Rating: 4.7/5 (875 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Kim's Lasagna
- Rating: 4.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Additional time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 24
- Read more about the recipe here
Pork and Pepper Stir Fry
- Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Rating: 3.8/5 (144 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Meatloaf
- Rating: 4.6/5 (9,146 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
World's Best Lasagna
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20,480 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here
Classic Meatloaf
- Rating: 4.6/5 (636 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 meatloaf
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished)
- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 22 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 steaks
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked Teriyaki Chicken
- Rating: 4.7/5 (7,814 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Dumplings
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,710 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 dumplings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,178 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 hours
- Total time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Juicy Roasted Chicken
- Rating: 4.7/5 (4,128 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked Chicken Schnitzel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Perfect Chicken
- Rating: 4.6/5 (485 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Chicken Parmesan
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,783 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Aussie Chicken
- Rating: 4.6/5 (3,033 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Mac and Cheese
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2,737 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Fried Rice Restaurant Style
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,635 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Hawaii Chicken
- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Parmesan-Crusted Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (195 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Simple Macaroni and Cheese
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,038 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers
- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 stuffed peppers
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,577 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Broccoli Chicken Casserole I
- Rating: 4.2/5 (973 reviews)
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Pork Loin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,392 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,306 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Italian Meatballs
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,376 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 30
- Yield: 30 meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Salmon Patties I
- Rating: 4.6/5 (923 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Michele's Ground Beef Casserole
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Chicken Cordon Bleu I
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,700 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (901 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 rib rack
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- Rating: 4.7/5 (482 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 22 minutes
- Total time: 32 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,352 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,575 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Chinese Pepper Steak
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,032 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Manhattan Filet with Pan Sauce Bordelaise
- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Copycat McRib® Sandwich
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 11 hours
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 large sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Hamburger Potato Casserole
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,498 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,438 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 11 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
The Best Meatballs
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,641 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Mexican Casserole
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,720 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick Beef Stir-Fry
- Rating: 4.4/5 (428 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked Ziti I
- Rating: 4.7/5 (8,798 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
