48 Spring Dinner Ideas the Whole Family Will Love

Recipe: Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes

Say hello to the easiest (and most flavorful!) meat-and-potatoes dinner ever.

Recipe: Braised Chicken Thighs with Slow-Cooked Marinara

Enter: the best use of your slow cooker this spring. These braised chicken thighs with marinara sauce are next-level good.

Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole

Made with egg noodles, chopped ham, and a mix of springy vegetables, this casserole is as family-friendly as it gets.

Recipe: Creamy Rice with Scallops

You're going to want seconds of this creamy rice, trust us. Pair the dish with these seared scallops, and then mix it up next time with another protein.

Recipe: Pork Chops with Tomato-Bacon Gravy

We were sold at "tomato-bacon gravy." Oven-roasted pork chops just found their best new condiment.

Recipe: Healthy Turkey Lasagna

This leaner take on classic beef lasagna is the weeknight casserole you'll be making all spring.

Recipe: Grilled Steak with Blistered Beans and Peppers

Full of buttery, herby flavor, this cast-iron steak recipe is begging to make an appearance on your table.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa

You'll wonder why taco night isn't every night once you've tasted this slow-cooker pork.

Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

Is there anything easier than a 30-minute sheet pan supper? We think not.

Recipe: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

Give cheesy baked pasta a farmers' market-inspired makeover with yellow squash, zucchini, and grape tomatoes.

Recipe: Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw

Give Taco Tuesday a Southern spin. Crispy catfish might be our new favorite tortilla topper.

Recipe: Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas

Toasted in a skillet for a little outer crisp, these pillowy gnocchi bites will win you over instantly.

Recipe: BBQ Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes

Your family will love this fun way to eat barbecue—and you'll love how easy and filling the recipe is.

Recipe: Ranch Turkey Burgers

These turkey burgers get a tangy touch with ranch flavor.

Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna

This zucchini lasagna makes your classic recipe feel freshened-up for spring and summer.

Recipe: Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

These crispy salmon cakes are just what the doctor ordered, especially when Maryland crab season is still around the corner.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage

Pizza night just got a whole lot tastier. This sheet pan recipe is topped with fresh corn, bell peppers, plum tomatoes, and hot Italian sausage.

Recipe: Cheesy Beef-and-Spinach Ravioli

This cheesy skillet supper will be a new family favorite—and it comes together in just 35 minutes.

Recipe: Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions

From the ballpark to the dinner table, Bratwurst is sure to get everyone excited. And this sheet pan recipe makes it almost too easy to feed a crowd.

Recipe: Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon

What if we told that this easy pasta is baked on a sheet pan for optimal crunchy edges? It's a game-changer, to say the least.

Recipe: Shrimp-Okra-and-Sausage Kebabs

These kebabs pack a flavorful punch. The tasty skewers are sprinkled with a Cajun seasoning blend and brushed with a mixture of lemon juice, hot sauce, and melted butter.

Recipe: Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce

Step outside of the box for burger night. These burgers made from slow-cooked black beans are worth a try this season. Try our homemade Comeback Sauce Recipe, and you'll want to slather it on everything.

Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

This hearty, family-friendly casserole is perfect to make ahead the weekend before a busy week.

Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo with Leeks and Peas

This classic pasta dish gets even better with crispy bacon, peas, and leeks.

Recipe: Country Captain Chicken

This Lowcountry classic is flavored with various spices like curry powder, paprika, and nutmeg. Simply serve over rice for a tasty meal.

Recipe: Skirt Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Corn Salsa

Bring Tex-Mex to the next level with these steak tacos. The avocado-corn salsa makes the perfect add-on.

Recipe: Shrimp Boil Pasta

We combined two spring-summer staples—pasta salad and shrimp boil—into an incredibly satisfying recipe.

Recipe: Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables

Quick, flavorful, and healthy, this salmon supper deserves a spot on your weeknight menu.

Recipe: Oven-Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Because this chicken salad is so delicious you'll actually want to eat a salad for dinner.

Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta

This recipe only takes 20 minutes, which means it's perfect for busy spring nights. Dress up simple pasta and shredded chicken with blistered tomatoes, pesto sauce, and torn chunks of mozzerella.

Recipe: Grilled Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Scallion-Lime Rice

Give budget-friendly pork chops a boost of extra flavor with one of our spice rubs: spicy, smoky, or herby.

Recipe: Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Consider this recipe a genius makeover of a quality jarred pasta sauce and box of pasta. It's oh-so simple.

Recipe: Pork and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

Satisfy any takeout cravings with this stir-fry. An aromatic sauce made with orange juice, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce is the star of the show.

Recipe: Kickin’ Orange-Glazed Chicken

Sweet and spicy, this orange chicken is so much more than your everyday skillet chicken.

Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

This cheesy, creamy casserole is what pasta dreams are made of.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

Full of bacon, potatoes, and onions, this chowder is a crowd-pleaser. All you need is a chunk of crusty bread to complete this spring meal.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries

This sheet pan doesn't need all the bells and whistles—just steak, potatoes, and sauteed greens.

Recipe: Tomato Carbonara

Make traditional carbanara feel spring-ready by letting colorful cherry tomatoes do the work.

Recipe: Fried Pork Chops with Peas and Potatoes

This recipe offers a lighter take on Southern fried pork chops—but doesn't sacrifice any of the flavor.

Recipe: Spring Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Lemon Dressing

You won't find a pasta salad more fresh and bright than this shrimp-orzo creation.

Recipe: Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables

On a cool spring evening, this combination of tender chicken thighs, fresh spring vegetables, and a velvety pan sauce hits the spot.

Recipe: Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw

We don't call them "best-ever" for no reason. You won't find a crab cake more heavenly.

Recipe: Eggplant Rollups

This lower-carb alternative to lasagna is ready to be your new spring and summer staple.

Recipe: Brie, Fig, and Arugula Grilled Cheese

It’s like wrapping your favorite warmed cheese appetizer into a perfectly crisped sandwich. Sweet figs, rich and creamy brie, and peppery arugula make a tasty trio.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

This slow-cooker pot roast is as classic and comforting as you could ever want.

Recipe: White Calzones with Marinara Sauce

This recipe will win over your crowd on any night—get ready for requests to keep rolling in.

Recipe: Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas

This gnocchi spin on a traditional gratin is totally unique.