What's for Dinner? 50 Great Dinner Ideas

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It happens to the best of us.  Our family expects a delicious dinner and we're fresh out of ideas, inspiration or maybe just the energy to think of something to make.  So, in order to lend you a hand I've created a list of 50 different dinner ideas that should get dinner from theory to table in no time flat.

Each of the recipes links either to a Google search where you can pick the recipe that sounds the best or a specific recipe that I've listed or tried.  Of course, if you just want ideas then feel free to browse the recipes and pick one that suits you cooking style, ingredients and skill level.



  1. Fish and Chips
  2. Chicken Salad Sandwiches
  3. Stir-fry
  4. Sloppy Joes
  5. Roasted Chicken
  6. Roast Beef
  7. Greek Quiche
  8. Pancakes
  9. Waffles
  10. Chicken Soup
  11. Hot dogs
  12. Hamburgers
  13. Schnitzel
  14. Chili
  15. Enchiladas
  16. Fajitas
  17. Macaroni and Cheese
  18. Shepherd's Pie
  19. Gnocchi
  20. Ravioli
  21. Lasagna
  22. Fried Chicken
  23. Chicken Fingers
  24. Beef Brisket
  25. Tuna Noodle Casserole
  26. Homemade Pizza
  27. Quesadillas
  28. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
  29. Chicken Pot Pie
  30. Minestrone
  31. Pad Thai
  32. Chili Dogs
  33. Stuffed Peppers
  34. Spinach Pie
  35. Baked Salmon 
  36. Vegetable Soup
  37. Fettuccine Alfredo
  38. Spaghetti & Meatballs
  39. Veggie Burgers
  40. Sweet & Sour Chicken
  41. Beef & Broccoli
  42. Tilapia
  43. Swedish meatballs
  44. Tuna Salad
  45. Tortilla Soup
  46. Chicken Marinara
  47. Cream of Mushroom Soup
  48. Meatloaf 
  49. Tacos
  50. Falafel