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Category: Dinner

Hearty weeknight and weekend dinner recipes, from 30-minute skillet meals to slow-braised centerpieces. Every recipe is tested in our test kitchen, with detailed technique notes, ingredient substitutions, and real-world timing.

Spring Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Peas and Ricotta
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Spring Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Peas and Ricotta

Rachel SummersPublished: March 18, 2026 · Updated: March 25, 2026

Light spring pasta with asparagus, peas, lemon zest, and creamy ricotta. Ready in 25 minutes. The perfect seasonal dinner when asparagus is at its peak.

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One-Pot Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice: Crispy Skin, Fragrant Grains, Zero Fuss
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One-Pot Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice: Crispy Skin, Fragrant Grains, Zero Fuss

Rachel SummersPublished: March 18, 2026 · Updated: March 25, 2026

Crispy chicken thighs over lemony oregano rice with feta and dill. One Dutch oven, one hour, complete Mediterranean dinner.

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15 min read
Baked Feta Pasta: The Viral Recipe, Upgraded for Real Dinner
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Baked Feta Pasta: The Viral Recipe, Upgraded for Real Dinner

Rachel SummersMarch 17, 2026

The viral baked feta pasta, upgraded with caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. One sheet pan, 40 minutes, restaurant-quality results.

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French Onion Soup: Slow-Caramelized, Deeply Rich, and Worth Every Minute
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French Onion Soup: Slow-Caramelized, Deeply Rich, and Worth Every Minute

Elena VasquezMarch 16, 2026

Classic French onion soup with 45-minute caramelized onions, beef broth, white wine, and a bubbling Gruyere gratin. The ultimate comfort soup.

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Homemade Margherita Pizza with 72-Hour Cold-Fermented Dough
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Homemade Margherita Pizza with 72-Hour Cold-Fermented Dough

Rachel SummersPublished: March 15, 2026 · Updated: April 6, 2026

Authentic Margherita pizza with a 72-hour cold-fermented dough, no-cook San Marzano sauce, and fresh mozzarella. Includes the science of cold fermentation and an oven temperature guide.

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Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Roasted Asparagus: 25-Minute Elegance
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Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Roasted Asparagus: 25-Minute Elegance

Rachel SummersMarch 15, 2026

Perfectly grilled salmon with lemon herb butter and roasted asparagus. A 25-minute dinner with crispy skin, omega-3 benefits, and an internal temperature guide for every doneness level.

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