Reliable Evening Meals

These are my tried-and-true dinner recipes. You'll find the pasta dish I make when I'm too tired to think, and the roast chicken that makes Sunday dinner feel special. They're all recipes that work in real life, with real schedules.

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Updated on Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:27 GMT

A plate of spaghetti carbonara topped with bacon, grated cheese, and black pepper.

Dinner Ideas Recipes

A close-up of a bowl of bowtie pasta topped with ground meat in a creamy sauce and garnished with parsley.
Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta

A hearty one-pot meal combining ground beef, bowtie pasta, and a rich cheese cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

A platter of golden-brown baked chicken breasts garnished with fresh parsley, served in a creamy sauce.
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts topped with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, parmesan and seasonings. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

A spoonful of creamy chicken casserole topped with crispy breadcrumbs and parsley, with the dish in the background.
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

A rich and creamy casserole combining shredded chicken with three cheeses and cream of chicken soup, topped with buttery cracker crumbs.

A plate of three crispy chicken thighs served on a bed of rice, garnished with fresh herbs.
Oven Baked Chicken Rice

A complete meal featuring seasoned chicken thighs baked over rice with caramelized onions. All cooked in one dish for easy cleanup.

A bowl of pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce, garnished with a sprig of basil.
Creamy Beef Pasta

A comforting pasta dish featuring ground beef in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes for an easy family dinner.

A close-up view of creamy pasta dish with rigatoni, zucchini, walnuts, and a slice of lemon garnishing.
Creamy Zucchini Pasta

A comforting one-pot pasta dish featuring caramelized zucchini, cream cheese, and crunchy walnuts. Ready in just 30 minutes.