[ Easy Weeknight Dinners ]

Help! What should I make for dinner tonight? Here you'll find a collection of recipes and ideas for quick and easy dinners that won't keep you long in the kitchen. Many recipes will be 30 minutes or less, but most should be under 1 hour. For busy people looking for dinner fast. You'll find chicken recipes, beef recipes, pork recipes, quick and easy, many spicy dinner recipes and so much more!
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Chile Relleno Casserole
This easy chile relleno casserole is a versatile one-pan dish made with roasted poblanos, eggs, and cheese—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Mexican Potato Wedges with Ground Beef
Mexican Potato Wedges with Ground Beef are the ultimate appetizer or party food! Crispy seasoned potato wedges are topped with flavorful spiced beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like avocado, salsa, and cilantro. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner, this dish is easy to make and packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Serve it with sour cream or guacamole for an irresistible snack everyone will love!
Favorite Barbacoa Tacos
These barbacoa tacos are filled with juicy, slow-cooked shredded beef, seasoned with chilies and spices, and cooked until the meat is irresistibly tender and falls apart.
Chicken Bog Recipe
This Lowcountry favorite, Chicken Bog, combines succulent pulled chicken with creamy rice in a savory broth, making it the perfect comfort food and weeknight dinner.
Chicken with Orzo Recipe
Marry me chicken and orzo is a creamy, one-pot meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender chicken, flavorful spices, and comforting orzo pasta, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. The rich sauce brings everything together, creating a meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Try it tonight for a delicious and comforting dinner your family will love!
Crispy Baked Spicy Garlicky Chicken Wings
Crispy baked spicy garlicky chicken wings! These wings are perfectly seasoned with a bold mix of garlic and Sriracha then baked to crispy perfection. With a spicy kick and a savory garlic punch, they’re the ultimate game-day snack or party favorite. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s finger-licking good. Say goodbye to frying—baked wings never tasted this incredible!
Vaca Frita (Cuban Fried Beef)
This Cuban vaca frita features tender shredded beef infused with citrus flavors and fried with onions to crispy perfection. Enjoy it with white rice, and don’t miss out on Cuban Ropa Vieja or a side of tostones for an unforgettable meal!
Rayu Recipe (Japanese Chili Oil)
Japanese Rayu, or La-yu, is a potent chili oil formed through the fusion of sesame oil with zesty chilies and aromatic elements, celebrated for its role as a popular dip and condiment.
Shrimp And Grits
It's time for Shrimp and Grits, my friends! Would you care for a bowl? I think you're going to want a bowl of this, because this is the best shrimp and grits you'll ever have. The best shrimp and grits made with tender shrimp in a piquant Creole tomato gravy, served over cheesy, creamy grits with smoked andouille sausage, so good!
Rich & Smoky Pinto Beans Stewed Southern Style
Rich and smoky Southern-style pinto beans are the ultimate comfort food. Slow-simmered with a blend of aromatic spices and smoked turkey, these beans soak up rich flavors. Perfectly tender and infused with bold, savory goodness, this dish is a classic side or hearty main that pairs beautifully with cornbread or rice. Ideal for weekend dinners or a holiday meal, this soulful recipe brings Southern charm to your table. You'll love how easy it is to create this flavorful staple!
Chinese Kung Pao Chicken
Whip up a batch of Chinese Kung Pao chicken for dinner this week. A sweet, spicy, and savory sauce coating on diced chicken, peppers, onions, peanuts and more. You can order This authentic Kung Pao chicken recipe at your favorite restaurant. It is a simple chicken dish you can make at home and enjoy for an evening. Serve this up and enjoy the leftovers the next day.
The Best Seafood Gumbo
My favorite is the ultimate seafood gumbo recipe, packed with shrimp, white fish, crab, and oysters, generously seasoned with Cajun spices. It's like a taste of heaven in every spoonful.
Oyster Po Boy
Are you looking for the best oyster po boy you ever had? I got the recipe right here! These oyster po boy sandwiches are loaded with crispy fried oysters, creamy remoulade, and fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles on French bread, so good!
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Loaded with flavorful ground beef, black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes, these stuffed poblano peppers are topped with gooey melted cheese for an irresistible meal.
Udang Balado (Indonesian Spicy Shrimp)
This Udang Balado recipe is a spicy Indonesian shrimp dish made with sambal goreng, a fiery fried chili sauce made with birds eye peppers. So easy to make! We're cooking up an awesome Indonesian recipe in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen tonight, my friends, and I believe this one is going to be a huge hit with you. If you love spicy shrimp, this is one you have to try.