Here are some dinner ideas for tonight based on different preferences and time availability:
- If you need something quick and easy: Lentils with crispy sausages, burrito bowl, chicken and rice, quick miso-glazed salmon, tortilla soup, or oven-roasted shrimp with asparagus are great options
- If you want something summery: Spaghetti with corn, bacon, and basil; salmon salad; scallops with corn-bacon hash; grilled vegetables with haloumi; or five summer salads like potato or snap pea salad
- If you want to keep it simple or have limited ingredients: Pasta with caramelized onions and spinach, easy chicken noodle soup, pizza with asparagus and onions, avocado BLTs, or beans on toast
- If you have more time and want to enjoy cooking: Braised pork in adobo with polenta, chicken mole, real deal pad thai, Korean short ribs, or BBQ pulled pork sandwiches
- Classic and comforting dishes: Spaghetti and meatballs, grilled chicken or fish with roasted vegetables and quinoa, grilled cheese with tomato soup, or tacos/burritos with your favorite fillings
- Quick and budget-friendly recipes: Bacon and spinach pasta with Parmesan, sheet pan kielbasa with potatoes and green beans, baked chicken drumsticks, spaghetti carbonara, or creamy garlic chicken
- Vegetarian and healthy options: Summer veg tostadas, carrot biryani, vegetable tempura bowl, Mongolian tofu stir-fry, or shredded Asian chicken salad
You can choose based on your mood, available ingredients, and how much time you want to spend cooking tonight
. For more inspiration, websites like BBC Good Food, Dinner: A Love Story, and Love and Lemons offer extensive recipe collections
