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    Our collection of dinner recipes has something for everyone. Whether you want vegetarian recipes, chicken or pasta, we have you covered. Dinner should never be stressful, especially if you are a busy parent like us, so take the stress away with our easy-to-follow recipes, perfect for weeknights or even leisurely relaxing weekends.

    • A serving of golden brown roasted chicken leg quarters with an herb sauce on a gray table with more chicken in the background.
      Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
    • A close up of a platter with braised chuck roast sliced thin garnished with orange and lime.
      Citrus Soy Braised Chuck Roast
    • Two braised beef sliders topped with citrus slaw.
      Braised Beef Sliders with Citrus Slaw
    • A serving of cherry tomato sauce with spaghetti on a small plate and a skillet with cherry tomatoes in the background.
      Cherry Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
    • A serving of honey ginger chicken with rice, broccoli and bok choy on a small plate.
      Honey Ginger Chicken
    • A large bowl of tuna pesto pasta.
      Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta
    • A baking dish with rigatoni al forno and a piece taken out of the pasta dish.
      Rigatoni Al Forno
    • A plate of chickpea patties topped with a lemon and herb yogurt sauce.
      Chickpea Patties (Easy and Vegan)
    • A bowl of lemon caper pasta topped with fresh parsley.
      Lemon Caper Pasta
    • A serving of red lentil fritters on a plate topped with fresh parsley and a tahini yogurt sauce to the side.
      Red Lentil Patties
    • A bowl of cauliflower and lentil soup topped with scallions on a gray table.
      Cauliflower Lentil Soup
    • A plate of spaghetti arrabiata topped with basil and grated parmesan.
      Spaghetti Arrabiata
    • A white bowl with chicken taco seasoning and a teaspoon.
      Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning
    • A platter of air fried buffalo chicken thighs with bbq sauce in a small bowl in the background.
      Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
    • A plate with teriyaki udon and vegetables with chopsticks on the side of the plate.
      Teriyaki Udon with Vegetables
    • A plate with crispy buffalo tofu wrap topped with avocado, red peppers, lettuce, red onions and a homemade buffalo ranch sauce.
      Crispy Buffalo Tofu Wraps
    • A close up of a baked ricotta pesto pasta topped with tomatoes, spinach and melty cheese.
      Baked Ricotta Pesto Pasta
    • A white serving bowl of pesto pasta with chopped tomatoes, basil leaves and shaved parmesan on top.
      Pesto Orzo Salad
    • A white plate with a serving of miso salmon topped with sesame seeds and scallions and sliced cucumbers to the side.
      Miso Salmon
    • A white bowl with a summer roll salad topped with crispy peanut tofu, herbs, peanuts and peanut sauce.
      Summer Roll and Peanut Tofu Bowls
    • A serving bowl of braised beef shanks topped with chopped parsley.
      Tender Braised Beef Shanks
    • chicken bacon ranch sliders on a parchment lined baking sheet.
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
    • A large skillet of mushroom pappardelle with grated parmesan on top.
      Mushroom Pappardelle
    • Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with shredded green cabbage, lemon wedges and cucumbers.
      Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce
    • Barbecue chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.
      Cast Iron BBQ Chicken Breast
    • A serving of vegetable lasagna on a white plate.
      Easy Vegetable Lasagna
    • A serving of butternut squash and feta salad in a blue plate.
      Butternut Squash and Feta Salad
    • Sheet pan tofu fajita on a gray table with a small plate serving topped with cilantro, tomatoes and avocado.
      Sheet Pan Tofu Fajitas
    • A gray bowl with coconut chickpea curry topped with cilantro, lime wedges and a torn piece of naan on the side; a larger bowl of more curry is just off center along with a plate of more naan and a small bowl with limes and cilantro.
      Coconut Chickpea Curry
    • A bowl of lentil and red pepper soup held by two hands with another bowl of soup off center. The soup is topped with yogurt, basil and bread.
      Lentil and Red Pepper Soup
    • Butter Bean and Kale Stew
    • A platter of za'atar chicken with crispy pita salad and a lemon yogurt sauce to the side.
      Za'atar Chicken and Crispy Pita Salad
    • Chicken leg quarters smothered in a spicy ginger, citrus and soy sauce in a large skillet.
      Spicy Chicken with Ginger, Citrus and Soy
    • Sun-dried tomato and artichoke pasta in a black serving bowl topped with ricotta salata and parsley.
      Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Pasta
    • Chili lime shrimp tacos on a small white plate with a lime wedge to the side.
      Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
    • A loaded potato bowl topped with shredded cheese, black beans, scallions and more.
      Loaded Potato Bowl
    • Cherry tomato soup in a gray bowl with a hand taking a spoonful.
      Easy Cherry Tomato Soup
    • Pulled Chicken in a Dutch Oven
    • A single portion of creamy spinach pasta on a round black bowl topped with grated parmesan, toasted chopped pecans and green peas. Out of focus is a cutting board with a micrpplane grater, a lemon and parmesan cheese.
      Creamy Spinach Pasta
    • An overhead shot of a cast iron skillet on a rustic black table with cooked chicken topped with artichokes and roasted red peppers and melted cheese.
      Smothered Skillet Chicken with Artichokes and Red Peppers

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    Hi! I’m Adam. I’m an experienced recipe developer, food writer, test cook and journalist. I have developed hundreds of recipes for magazines like Cooking Light, Real Simple, EatingWell, Southern Living, Fine Cooking and more. I'm a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and I've worked in nearly every position of the restaurant industry. At The Real Recipes I share recipes that have been tested to perfection. Learn more about me and the site.

    Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

    • A plate with crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken, spaghetti, tomato sauce, and salad on a gray countertop.
      Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    • A serving of honey ginger chicken with rice, broccoli and bok choy on a small plate.
      Honey Ginger Chicken
    • A platter or air fried buffalo chicken strips with a dip and celery to the side.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders - No Breading
    • A white serving bowl of pesto pasta with chopped tomatoes, basil leaves and shaved parmesan on top.
      Pesto Orzo Salad

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