Dinners

In 2022, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin shared some of her favorite cheap and easy casserole recipes to make any night of the week—and our readers ate them up. So, four years later, she’s back with more. Here are some of Nicole’s favorite new budget-friendly dinners that come together in […]

For a quick weeknight dinner, there are few tastier or more appealing options than a stir-fry. Even better, everything comes together in one skillet or wok, so cleanup is a breeze. We whittled down our hundreds of stir-fry recipes to find the best of the best for you. Read on […]

Have you ever looked at the packages of whole chicken quarters in the grocery store that contain the connected drumstick and thigh—and thought, “That’s a pretty good price, but I don’t know what to do with them?” Well, we’re here to let you know what to do with this budget-friendly […]

While they’re cozy and comforting, casseroles don’t often get the label of “fancy.” These 18 standout dishes challenge that misconception. With beautiful presentations and indulgent ingredients like crab or Gouda cheese, you can create impressive dishes that your family and guests will enjoy. Serve these fancy casseroles at holidays, on […]

These hearty and flavorful dishes are designed to bring people together, whether it’s sharing a meal with friends at a communal gathering or enjoying a hassle-free family dinner. Embrace the warmth of home-cooked comfort with this handful of ideas, beyond the usual tuna noodle casserole (though we love that, too). […]

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm, hearty casserole—especially when it was baked in your mom’s kitchen. These 9×13-inch casseroles, from a classic broccoli-cheese dish to a kid-friendly dinner topped with tater tots, are sure to fill up your stomach and soothe your soul. Cheesy Sausage Zucchini Casserole Photographer: Grant […]

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, the family wanted to know, “What’s for dinner?” If you’re saving up your energy for Christmas Day, throw together one of these twenty meals that include quick and easy soups, slow cooker meals, and super simple casseroles. There are even […]

There’s a reason our grandma’s recipes are so good—by the time they earn the title, they’ve had plenty of years to perfect their recipes. These 20 dishes by our community’s grandmothers are perfect for Christmas dinner. Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA “Comfort food at it’s best! I […]

If there’s any month where the comfort and hands-off cooking style of a casserole belongs, it’s December. Indeed, in this busy holiday month, casseroles offer nearly effortless ways to make a full meal with minor bits of stirring, stuffing, topping, and baking. In this collection, we gathered 31 casserole recipes […]

Easy cleanup is just one of the advantages of a one-pot (or one-skillet) meal. When all the ingredients cook together, their flavors meld beautifully. Plus, you can usually walk away from the stove for a bit and get something else done. Feeding a crowd or just a few? Most one-pot […]