Dinner Recipes

Comforting evening meals that bring the family together

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Simple Spaghetti Marinara

⏱️ 25 minutes 👤 4 servings ⭐ Easy

Classic Italian pasta with homemade tomato sauce. Simple ingredients come together for incredible flavor.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
  • Parmesan cheese for serving
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Herb Roasted Chicken

⏱️ 45 minutes 👤 4-6 servings ⭐ Moderate

Juicy roasted chicken with crispy golden skin and aromatic herbs. A Sunday dinner classic.

Ingredients:
  • 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • Salt and pepper
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Pan-Seared Steak with Vegetables

⏱️ 20 minutes 👤 2 servings ⭐ Moderate

Restaurant-quality steak cooked at home with seasonal roasted vegetables. Simple elegance.

Ingredients:
  • 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Assorted vegetables (asparagus, carrots, potatoes)
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper
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Quick Chicken Stir-Fry

⏱️ 20 minutes 👤 4 servings ⭐ Easy

Colorful vegetable and chicken stir-fry with savory sauce. Faster and healthier than takeout.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 3 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Serve over rice
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Baked Salmon with Lemon

⏱️ 18 minutes 👤 4 servings ⭐ Easy

Simple, healthy salmon baked with butter, lemon, and herbs. Elegant yet effortless.

Ingredients:
  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 lemons (juice and slices)
  • Fresh dill or parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper
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Homemade Pizza Night

⏱️ 40 minutes 👤 4 servings ⭐ Moderate

Make pizza from scratch with simple dough and your favorite toppings. Fun family activity.

Ingredients:
  • Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, olives
  • Olive oil
  • Italian herbs