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What’s for dinner is the most asked question in my house! Luckily these 80 Easy Dinners You Can Make Tonight answers the age old question quite nicely. Enjoy these delicious dinner idea meals.

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What’s ideal for dinner tonight is different for everyone. Sometimes dinner is hard to put together and we’re always wondering about things to eat for the next meal. The end of the day exhaustion often pushes me over the edge and into a drive-thru window. But truthfully, there are some really quick and easy recipes here to help you get a delicious dinner meal on the table in no time.

Some recipes might take a slight bit of planning, like these Potato Chip-Bisquick “Oven” Fried Drumsticks or need a marinade like this Indonesian Ginger Chicken or a trip to the grocery store, but all are easy and taste amazing.

I also have a couple of easy, family dinner cookbooks I love and use over and over again for inspiration. This Weeknight Dinner cookbook is packed with delicious kid-friendly recipes. I also love this particular recipe book that’s all about quick and easy sheet pan suppers. Both are really awesome and I highly suggest picking up a copy.

Let me know if you make any of the recipes below or plan to, I’d love to hear about it!

See More: 40 Easy Weeknight Dinners You Can Make Tonight

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What To Make For Dinner

What’s for dinner tonight? Easy meals for the whole family.

Who doesn’t love beef and all the wonderful tasty things you make. The Beer-Cheeseburger sitting in the above photo is an absolute favorite!

Beef

Mediterranean Style Stuffed Peppers – Stuffed to the brim with Mediterranean flavors, these Beef-Quinoa Stuffed Peppers bring a new twist to the dinner table. They make great leftovers too. 
Beer-Cheeseburger
Chipotle Beef Tostadas – Crunchy tortillas topped with a flavor packed beef and veggie mixture. This is an easy last minute meal that feels a little more sophisticated. 
Classic Stovetop Pot Roast
Easy Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry
Ground Beef Casserole
Beef Stroganoff with Heavy Cream
Cheeseburger Quiche – tastes just like the burger you’ve been craving. Packed with protein, this quiche is the quick and easy dinner solution you’ve been searching for.
Beef Irish Stew
Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Style Beef
Tamale Pie
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Taco Soup
Stove Top Frito Pie
Vietnamese-Style Beef with Garlic, Black Pepper & Lime – an easy and absolutely delicious weeknight meal you need to feed your family! All the flavors, both sweet and savory, of garlic, pepper and lime come shining through.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken/Turkey

If you’re wondering “what dinner should I make with chicken or turkey ?” you’ve come to the right place!

Grilled Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken – Grilled chicken that’s sweet and spicy in all the best ways. Guaranteed to be your favorite grilling recipe for any weeknight dinner.
15-Minute Mexican Chicken Soup 
Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled Chicken Sandwiches – A great barbecue taste that’s made right in the kitchen. These sandwiches have an undeniable smoky and sweetness taste you are going to love.
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Cashew Kung Pao Chicken
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken Cutlets
Chicken Frito Pie Casserole
Tuscan Chicken Zucchini Casserole
Chicken Poblano Casserole
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Apricot Chicken Thighs
Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
Coconut Chicken Chili
Sticky Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Baked BBQ Chicken Skewers
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Gochujang Chicken Sandwich
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
Margarita Chicken
Open Faced Thai Chicken Sandwiches 
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Tenderloin Marinara Bake
Honey Sesame Chicken
Skillet Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
Apricot Glazed Chicken Breasts
Saucy Plum Chicken
Stove Top Chicken and Rice
Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Chicken
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Pasta with Brie, Mushrooms and arugula

Pasta

Simple Fettuccine Alfredo
French Onion Pasta
Greek Chicken Pasta
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
Mexican Bowtie Pasta Bake
Pasta Pie
Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Pizza Casserole with Pasta
Slow-Braised Beef Ragù with Pappardelle
Blackened Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Corn Fettuccine
Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Chicken Orzo
Spaghetti with Bacon and Eggs
Sticky Asian Chicken Spaghetti
Weeknight Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Chili-lime pork tenderloin with corn chips, guacamole and salsa.

Pork

5-Ingredient Orange Glazed Pork Chops
Vanilla Cider Pork with Caramelized Pears
Peach Chutney Pork Chops
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Ham and Cheese Casserole
Slow Cooker Cranberry-Pineapple Pork
Hoisin Pork Tenderloin
Kielbasa-Apple Kebabs
Mini Pepperoni Pizza Pancakes
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops with Buttermilk Sage Gravy
Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Savory Mustard Sauce
Pork Marsala
Pork Cutlets with Apples
Pork Medallions with Pinot Noir-Cherry Pan Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Sauce
Quick Skillet Kielbasa Meal
Sausage Pizza Pot Pie
Slow Cooker Thai Pulled Pork
Sweet and Sour Pork

Butter Almond Crusted fish sandwich.

Seafood

Perfect Air Fryer Salmon
Seared Ahi Tuna
Greek Salmon Rice Bowls
Salmon Crab Sushi Bake
Marry Me Tuscan Salmon
Salmon Poke Bowls
Chipotle Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Salmon Rolls
Creamy Shrimp Creole Soup with Bacon-Cornmeal Dumplings
Honey Glazed Salmon
Air Fryer Frizen Salmon
Miso Glazed Salmon
Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Kicked-Up Tuna Melts
Salmon Burgers with Spicy Hoisin Mayo
Sauteed Shrimp with Arugula and Tomatoes
Spicy Thai Shrimp Pasta

Mushroom fettucine with Noble Pig Pinot Noir wine in the background.

Vegetarian

Marry Me Melting Cabbage
Corn and Salsa Tortilla Soup
Portobello Mushroom Gyros
Calabrian Chili Rigatoni
Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine
The Best Dill Pickle Sandwich
Bisquick Zucchini Pie
Cacio e Pepe
Baked Manicotti
Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
Gnocchi with Burrata, Pesto and Brown Butter

 

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One Year Ago I made this Hot Corn Dip and it was so amazing! I highly suggest you give it a try!

Reader Comments:

  • “Everything I have made from your website has been delicious. Some of the favorites: Dill Pickle Soup and Chopped BLT Hoagie. When I am needing inspiration for dinner, Noble Pig is the first place I go.”
  • “Haven’t tried them all, but have tried a good many and all are keepers. One of the favorites around here is the Kicked Up Tuna Melts.”
  • “I’ve made so many of your recipes, never have been disappointed. We loved the Beer-Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger Quiche, Caesar Salad Club, Kielbasa-Apple Kebabs was one of the easiest! My family appreciates Noble Pig as much as I. Thanks!”
  • “I just made the Hoisin Pork Tenderloin for my partner’s family last night. It was a huge success, I caught the brother and sister in the kitchen sneaking a couple more slices as their parents were getting ready to go. Every recipe I’ve made from this blog has been fantastic, but this one is particularly easy and perfect for entertaining, because you prep everything the night before and just pop it in the oven. Thanks for being my secret source!”

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5 from 91 votes

80 Easy Dinners To Make Tonight

These are always a hit for game day or anytime you need a quick and delicious lunch or dinner. These sliders are filled with ham, gooey cheese and the soft and squishy Hawaiian rolls are topped with a savory butter drizzle. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Ham and Cheese Slider Dinner
Servings: 6
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Cathy Pollak

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place two sheets of aluminum foil next to each other on the sheet pan (these will be used to wrap up/enclose the sandwiches).
  • Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls through the center, keeping them connected on the top and the bottom. You will end up with a large piece of tops and bottoms that are still intact individually.
  • Place the bottom section of the rolls onto the foil and arrange ham and cheese slices to completely cover the sweet rolls. Place the top half of the buns on top of the meat and cheese.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, slowly melt butter along with mustard, dried onion, poppy seeds and Worcestershire sauce. Pour 3/4 of this sauce over the top of the rolls.
  • Wrap foil upwards and around the sandwiches and bake on a sheet pan for 15 minutes.
  • Rewarm leftover butter sauce slightly on the stove or in the microwave and pour evenly over the baked sandwiches.
  • Cut sandwiches into individual rolls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
80 Easy Dinners To Make Tonight
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 602mg26%
Potassium 199mg6%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 665IU13%
Calcium 323mg32%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  3. Susan says

    Everything I have made from your website has been delicious. Some of the favorites: Halibut fish tacos & open faced Thai chicken sandwich. When I am needing inspiration for dinner, Noble Pig is the first place I go.

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  5. Gayle says

    Coincidentally…. I made the pulled chicken last night and just now, before finding this posting in my email, I had pinched a finger full of the delicious left over chicken, cold from the fridge. I make this dish A LOT. Last night I served it on top of roast garlic smashed potatoes and with a nice crisp salad. It is delicious this way. I often substitue the chicken with pork shoulder too, that has been cut in chunks and fried chrisp before putting in the crock pot. Such a good recipe.

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  6. Pamela says

    I’ve made so many of your recipes, never have been disappointed. We loved the Beer-Cheeseburger, Roadside Diner Cheesburger Quiche, Caesar Salad Club, Kielbasa-Apple Kebabs was one of the easiest! My family appreciates Noble Pig as much as I. Thanks!

    Reply

  7. Cara says

    I just made the hoisin pork tenderloin for my partner’s family last night. It was a huge success, I caught the brother and sister in the kitchen sneaking a couple more slices as their parents were getting ready to go. Every recipe I’ve made from this blog has been fantastic but this one is particularly easy and perfect for entertaining, because you prep everything the night before and just pop it in the oven. Thanks for being my secret weapon!

    Reply

  8. Cynthia says

    I was surprised at how many of these recipes I’ve already served to my family.

    These recipes would be a fabulous first publishing of a gorgeous hard-bound cookbook. Let’s get you an agent and see if we can get it on the shelves at Costco, in time for Christmas. I’ll buy the first copy! Heck, I’ll buy the first ten copies!

    Reply

  15. Mary says

    A great list with variety of choices. I think I can try all of them, but I will cook some definitely. Also I love the vegetarian list. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

  19. Amanda Yule says

    I have made the buffalo chicken mac and cheese and the orange glazed pork chops. So far they were both amazing and the recipes were super simple to follow. Thank u so much!

    Reply

  26. Kira says

    5 stars
    Whenever I think, what’s for dinner tonight, this page is my first stop. I have made at least nineteen of these dinner recipes and I am continuing my way through. They have all been amazing.

    Reply

  27. Irene H says

    5 stars
    I am always looking for easy dinner ideas and this page has become a great resource for me. I love the easy sliders and zucchini marinara dogs (great idea). My goal is to make them all!

    Reply

  28. Theresa says

    5 stars
    Dinner is the meal I get tired of making the most, but I have been cooking my way through these dinner ideas and so far so good…not one has turned out badly. Thank you!! I have this page bookmarked!

    Reply

  33. Jennifer says

    5 stars
    Now i know what to make at home when your husband is angry with you
    I made the Egg Foo Yong at home, but my husband always ordered food from outside. Yours is so much better!

    Reply

  36. phx cooks says

    5 stars
    Wow, your recipes are so awesome. Thanks for sharing. I will try to follow your recipe and I hope it looks delicious as your picture. I will share this recipe for my friends and my family. I think they love it too.

    Reply

  42. Ashley says

    5 stars
    Love this list and the Vietnamese Beef is an all time favorite recipe. This always answers my what to make for dinner question I ask myself every single day! Love your recipes.

    Reply

  47. Mary from Newark says

    5 stars
    I never know what to make for dinner, but this list saves me every time. Your recipes always turn out perfect. A favorite is the Chicken Pot Pie Soup and the air fryer salmon.

    Reply

  56. Jackson says

    5 stars
    Hello,
    I’m Jackson, I’m a chef who loves food, I’m always interested in new foods. Chicken Pot Pie Soup is great! I just finished them tonight, taste is great and i had a great dinner with my little family. Thanks for your sharing.
    Sincerely grateful!

    Reply

  65. Karina says

    5 stars
    I never know what I should have for dinner, but his awesome list of choices has helped me make it easier. Love your recipes, they never disappoint.

    Reply

  66. Drew says

    5 stars
    When I don’t know what sounds good for dinner I check this list for an idea, the Beer Cheeseburger is up next and everything I’ve tried has been great so far.

    Reply

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