Easy Main Dish Recipes Every Cook Should Know How To Make · Seasonal Cravings (2024)

Not everyone loves cooking, but having a few go-to main dish recipes is a game-changer. Whether you're feeding your family or trying to impress guests, these recipes are surprisingly easy. Take, for instance, the simple joy of roasting a perfect chicken. So, why not give these basic recipes a shot and level up your cooking skills?

1. Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

The whole family will love roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week. Get the Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken recipe here.

2. Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks

This easy five-ingredient Chicken Drumsticks recipe is tasty and simple; your entire family will love them! The crispy skin holds the moisture in, giving way to the tender meat that is juicy and flavorful thanks to a simple marinade made with tamari, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic. Get the 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks recipe here.

3. Baked Pork Tenderloin

This juicy and flavorful Baked Pork Tenderloin is full of smoky, sweet spices and cooked to tender perfection in the oven. It makes a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love! Get the Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe here.

4. Baked Teriyaki Salmon

This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The 5-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce makes this easy meal a family favorite, and the whole dish comes together in under 45 minutes. Pair it with your favorite side for a healthy and hearty meal. Get the Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe here.

5. Instant Pot Chicken Soup

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This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week. There are NO extra steps involved here - it's a set-it-and-forget meal that even your kids will eat. Get the Instant Pot Chicken Soup recipe here.

6. The Best London Broil

Have trouble cooking your London Broil? Is it always tough and tasteless? If so, you will love this Tender London Broil. Giving the meat a little bit of love beforehand goes a long way and guarantees a tender, flavorful steak every time. Get The Best London Broil recipe here.

7. Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki is always a favorite grilled chicken at my house. The marinade makes the most tender, moist, and flavorful chicken. This chicken is gluten-free and easy to prepare. Get the Grilled Chicken Souvlaki recipe here.

8. Instant Pot Pork Tacos

These Instant Pot Pork Tacos are perfect for a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner. They are packed with flavorful Mexican spices, and tender pork and topped with all of your favorite taco toppings. Load them up with avocado, red onion, tomatoes, lime, and avocado crema for a delicious gluten-free, keto, and paleo meal. Get the Instant Pot Pork Tacos recipe here.

9. Crab Cakes

These healthy crab cakes without mayo are perfect for a weeknight dinner, a succulent crab cake sandwich, or to fulfill that Maryland crab cake craving! In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a dense and flavorful crab cake patty ready for a special occasion or a simple last-minute feast! Get the Crab Cakes recipe here.

10. Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

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Learn the tips on how to make this quick spaghetti sauce the best ever. With some ground beef and a few pantry staple ingredients, you can have a delicious dinner on your table in no time! Get the Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe here.

11. Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin

This beef loin recipe uses a foolproof reverse sear method to get perfectly cooked meat every time, with a layer of rich and herby roasted garlic butter for sumptuous flavor. Your dinner guests will savor every bite of this recipe’s tender, pink insides and exquisitely crispy exterior, whether at a holiday dinner or a celebratory get-together. Get the Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin recipe here.

12. BBQ Meatloaf

This BBQ Meatloaf has barbecue sauce blended into the meat and is also used as a glaze. Smoked paprika amps up the smoky flavor. Finely chopped mushrooms keep the loaf moist while also making it healthier. Get the BBQ Meatloaf recipe here.

13. Easy Old-Fashioned Goulash

If you're looking for an easy-to-make, delicious comfort food recipe, you will love American Goulash. Perfectly cooked ground beef cooked in a deliciously spiced tomato sauce, with tender pasta, and topped with Cheddar cheese.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Goulash

14. Ground Beef Stroganoff

If you're looking for a yummy dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor or require much time or effort, this flavorful Ground Beef Stroganoff is just what you need! Tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and mushrooms simmer in a deliciously rich, creamy 3-ingredient sauce.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff

15. Ground Beef Taco Meat

Easy, delicious, and perfect for all your taco needs, this mouthwatering 20-minute Ground Beef Taco Meat is made with lean ground beef and tomato sauce and seasoned with homemade taco seasoning.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Taco Meat