These dinner menu ideas cater to a wide range of tastes, whether you’re cooking for young, picky eaters or looking for some creative 30-minute meals. If you’re looking for recipes that are as simple as they are creative, check out our dinner menu for when You’re Not Sure What to Make!
Dinner Menu Ideas
Appetizers
Carpaccio di Salmone, a “peppery” and slightly spicy arugula, shaved Parmigiano, drizzled with olive oil and lemon
The Sicilian Eggplant Caponata, a simple pan-fried appetizer or side dish of traditional Sicilian-Palermo cuisine,
Mussels with Garlic and Wine is a classic Italian dish. So easy to make, you’ll have a great appetizer in no time
Salads
Arugula Salad. When it comes to a simple salad like this arugula Parmesan prosciutto salad,
Pizza
Margherita Pizza As the birthplace of true pizza, Naples, it should come as no surprise that the Neapolitan style is one of our favorites.
Pasta
Baked Ziti is a popular Italian American baked dish made with ziti or penne pasta and a marinara sauce.
Soups
Sides
Ground Beef Meatballs are saucy, rich, and flavorful, and they’ll be a big hit at your family dinner.
Garlic bread recipe is very traditional, with lots of butter and garlic loaded onto warm French bread
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe. The tender bitter greens are brightened with garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
Entrees
Chicken Piccata. A perfectly cooked pan-seared seared chicken breast, topped with a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce in this quick dinner.
Chicken Marsala is a rich, quick, and irresistible classic dish. The mushroom, marsala wine, and rosemary sauce is straight-up tasty!
Dessert