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Dinner should be simple and satisfying. Here, you’ll find quick weeknight meals, cozy casseroles, and family favorites that always hit the spot. These recipes use everyday ingredients and easy steps. Whether you want something hearty or a light dinner idea, you’ll discover meals everyone will enjoy. Choose a dish, start cooking, and make tonight delicious.

Creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe featuring chicken in ranch gravy and veggies.

Deliciously Simple Creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

January 29, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot nights are my answer to …

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Delicious plate of Monterey Chicken Spaghetti with chicken, cheese, and creamy sauce.

Hearty Monterey Chicken Spaghetti For Busy Nights

January 29, 2026 by Emma Cooke

Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is my go-to when I want something …

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Delicious Chicken Street Tacos with onion salsa and guacamole in corn tortillas.

Mouthwatering Chicken Street Tacos In Just 45 Minutes

January 29, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Chicken Street Tacos are one of those weeknight heroes that …

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One Pan Greek Vegetables with colorful roasted veggies in olive oil and garlic

Simple and Delicious One Pan Greek Vegetables

January 28, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

One Pan Greek Vegetables saved my sanity on a busy …

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Delicious One-Pot Soy Sayce Mushroom Rice with soy sauce, garlic, and mushrooms.

Easy One-Pot Soy Sauce Mushroom Rice

January 28, 2026 by Emma Cooke

One-Pot Soy Sauce Mushroom Rice is my go-to when I’m …

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Hearty Ham and Bean Soup with white beans, ham, and vegetables in a bowl.

Comforting Ham and Bean Soup For Cozy Nights

January 27, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

Ham and Bean Soup is what I crave on chilly …

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Crock Pot Pepper Steak with bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce.

Mouthwatering Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot

January 26, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot is my answer to …

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Bowl of Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup garnished with cilantro and lime.

Warm and Cozy Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Recipe

January 26, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is my go-to when the …

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Juicy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers coated in creamy, sweet and spicy sauce.

Savor the Flavor: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

January 26, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are my go-to when I want …

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Delicious Kimbap, Korean seaweed rice rolls filled with vegetables and proteins.

Delicious Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls) You’ll Want to Try!

January 26, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

KIMBAP (KOREAN SEAWEED RICE ROLLS) got me through a busy …

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Portrait of Emma C, nutrition graduate and home cook behind First Step Recipes, sharing simple, feel-good meals.

Hi, I’m Emma,

Cooking never felt natural at first, but I kept at it. Somewhere along the way, I combined my background in nutritional sciences with what I’d learned by burning (and sometimes saving) meals, and that turned into First Step Recipes.

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