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Simple Recipes for Every Cook

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Our goal at Mom’s Dinner is to help YOU feel successful at dinner time with easy recipes made from simple ingredients.

Happy Cooking – Susie

Soup Season

Tis the season for soup to be simmering on the stove while a cold wind whips outside. Get your bowls and spoons ready…

  • a bowl of Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup
    Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup
  • a ladle full of creamy chicken noodle soup
    Ultimate Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Delicious Dutch Oven Beef Stew ready to be served into bowls
    Dutch Oven Beef Stew
  • chicken poblano soup in a bowl topped with sour cream and tortilla strips
    Creamy Poblano Soup
  • a bowl of white chicken chili topped with avocado, lime wedges and cilantro
    Thick and Hearty White Chicken Chili
  • a big bowl of chili topped with green onions
    Traditional Chili
  • creamy red potato soup topped with bacon and cheese in a brown crock bowl
    Creamy Red Potato Soup
  • a bowl of lasagna soup topped with ricotta cheese
    Lasagna Soup Served With Ricotta
See more Soup →

big bowl of chicken noodle soup

Chicken Noodle Soup For The Soul

This is one of the oldest and most loved recipes on Mom’s Dinner. If you need to WOW a crowd with a soup…this is it!

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Your Kid’s Favorite Soup

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“My 2 yr old loved it! I’ve got to say this is the only soup she actually ate! Thank you so much for this recipe.” – Dhanya

“I’m a picky adult with a huge aversion to the texture of onions. I’ve tried to modify other recipes but the flavor was never right. This recipe is PERFECT!!! Thank you so much!” – Brooke

Chicken Noodle Soup for Kids

Hosting & Feeding House Guests?

Don’t stress, we’ve got you covered. This resource guides you through 4 breakfast menus, 5 lunch menus, and 16 dinner menus. All with recipes included!

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Latest & Greatest Recipes

Brand new recipes that are hot off the presses (or off the stove, in this case). If you sign up for the NEWSLETTER you will never miss a new recipe or video!

  • Bowl of sweet and sour meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
    Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • Pint glass jar filled to the top with homemade applesauce.
    Tasty Homemade Applesauce
  • Top view of a large wok filled with chicken fried rice ready to serve.
    Chicken Fried Rice
  • Stack of golden browned turkey meatballs on a plate.
    Flavorful Baked Turkey Meatballs
  • Close up of rich creamy alfredo sauce covering linguine noodles in a saucepan.
    4 Ingredient Alfredo Sauce
  • Fish taco slaw in a bowl next to other taco ingredients around it.
    Slaw For Fish Tacos
See more All Recipes →

Helpful Meal Planning Resources

Whether you are hosting a house full of guests for the holidays, or you are planning a large group vacation, planning menus can be stressful. On Mom’s Dinner there are plenty of menu planning resources that include full menus with recipes. Find the one that is right for you:

  • a round table with a large family eating dinner
    30 Easy Meals for Large Family Vacations & Gatherings
  • Large table set with plates, napkins, food and flowers
    30+ Sunday Family Dinner Ideas (by season!)
  • meal train meal being delivered
    10 Meal Train Dinner Ideas with Recipes

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Susie is a professional recipe developer and food photographer with over 25 years experience in the food industry.

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Mom’s Favorites…

I know we aren’t supposed to have favorites, but these are some of my go-to dinners that nobody complains about!!

  • Asian Marinated Salmon on a plate with rice and veggies
    Asian Marinade for Salmon
  • Cheesy pull coming between two halved loaves of French bread supreme pizza, ready to serve.
    Homemade French Bread Pizza
  • bbq marinated and grilled chicken skewers on a cutting board
    BBQ Chicken Skewers
  • Steak stir fry served over a bed of white rice with chopsticks resting on the edge.
    Mom’s Weeknight Pepper Steak
  • A pan of ground beef enchiladas with cheese melted over top
    Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
  • Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie in a cast iron skillet
    Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
  • Hand scooping up a serving of baked rigatoni with a cheesy pull coming from the pasta.
    Hearty Baked Rigatoni
  • country style ribs baked and coated in bbq sauce
    Tender Oven Baked Country Style Ribs

What Sounds Good?


Viral Recipe on Pinterest

I think the proof is in the pudding… or in this case the gravy. People LOVE comfort food that isn’t complicated. This Chicken and Gravy recipe has been pinned over 300,000 times!

Chicken & Gravy→
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Popular Dinner Recipe Ideas

Short on time, not sure what to make for dinner, hosting a dinner party, have picky eaters, guests are coming at 5:00?? Find the perfect recipe to feed your hungry crew with one of these delicious dinner recipes, some take less than 30 minutes to put together!

  • juicy burger on a bun with mustard, ketchup, lettuce and tomato
    Perfect Grilled Burger Recipe
  • Shrimp Carbonara on a platter with parsley garnish
    Shrimp Carbonara
  • cream cheese chicken enchiladas on a plate with red chili sauce, cheese, and avocados
    Chicken Enchiladas with Cream Cheese
  • a red bell pepper filled with ground beef, rice and bean mixture
    Super Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef
  • bbq rubbed pork tenderloin on a cutting board
    Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin
  • chicken enchiladas in a 9x13 pan with cheese melted on top and garnished with green onions
    No.1 Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe
  • a bowl of lasagna soup topped with ricotta cheese
    Lasagna Soup Served With Ricotta
  • spaghetti with red sauce in a bowl
    Instant Pot Spaghetti with Jar Sauce
See more Dinner →

Glass gravy boar with turkey gravy ready to serve.

Turkey Gravy, No Drippings

I PROMISE, you don’t need to roast a huge turkey to make amazing gravy. Some might even argue this gravy is better than “dripping gravy”.

Turkey Gravy Recipe →

Best Mashed Potatoes

You are about to become the “mashed potato person” in your family with any one of these recipes.

  • mashed potatoes in a bowl
    Creamy & Flavorful Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Red Skin Mashed Potatoes in a bowl with a spoon to the side
    Amazing Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
  • A large serving bowl of Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes topped with melting butter
    The BEST Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  • a large bowl of roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped with butter
    Outrageous Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Garlic parmesan mashed potatoes served in a large serving bowl with grated parmesan and melted butter garnished on top with a serving spoon resting in the mixture.
    Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
  • A bowl of sweet potato mash
    Simple Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Savory Side Dishes

Complete your amazing dinner menu with the perfect side dishes. You will find everything from Baked Potatoes to Green Beans.

  • Roasted Asparagus spears on a plate
    Oven Roasted Asparagus
  • fennel that has been roasted on a baking sheet
    Easy Oven Roasted Fennel
  • A baked potato filled with sour cream, cheese, bacon and green onions
    Oven Baked Potatoes; Soft Inside, Crispy Outside
  • a plate of Steak House Mushrooms with a fork
    Sauteed Steakhouse Mushrooms
See more Side Dish →

serving creamy scalloped potatoes and ham

Scalloped Potatoes & ham

Perfect for leftover ham… but a recipe so good it’s worth buying ham to make! Check out why it’s so good…

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Kid Friendly Dinner Recipes

Feed even the pickiest eaters with any of these Kid Friendly recipes! Everything from spaghetti to tacos to chicken noodle soup, you’ll find something for everyone.

  • spaghetti with meat sauce recipe on a black and white napkin
    Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Quick Dinner Recipe)
  • holding a kids chicken meatball that is cut open
    Chicken Meatballs for Kids, no onions or green stuff
  • a white bowl of the very best chicken alfredo that is creamy and cheesy, being twirled on a fork
    Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo
  • a cutting board that is full of kids foods
    Kids Charcuterie Board
See more Kid Friendly Dinner →
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in a bowl

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OMG!!! WOW!!! BEST!!! Made the instant pot mashed potatoes, they are awesome! Told my wife you gotta try this, she gave me a high 5 with smiles! – Dan

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Instant Pot Favorites

These are a few of the Instant Pot Recipes that readers come back for again and again. Get dinner on the table quickly and deliciously with any of these recipes…

  • Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast – Complete Guide
  • a bowl of chili made in the instant pot with jalapenos, fritos and sour cream on top
    Damn Good Instant Pot Chili
  • Instant Pot Carnitas in a bowl with lime wedges and a fork
    Easy Instant Pot Carnitas
  • a bowl of Cajun Chicken and Rice with a spoon
    Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice
  • Instant Pot Beef and Noodles Recipe in a bowl with a salad to the side
    Instant Pot Beef and Noodles
  • meatballs in a bowl with a spoon
    Amazing Instant Pot Italian Meatballs

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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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“Perfect and so easy to peel, no sticking or breaking!” -Becky

Hard Boiled Eggs →

Helpful Tips for Using The Mom’s Dinner Website

Learn how to use all the fun and helpful features on the Mom’s Dinner website and recipe cards! Listen to Susie share all the tips and tricks with the audio player below:



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Meet The Author:

Susie Weinrich is a professional food photographer and recipe developer. Her thoroughly tested recipes and step-by-step guides give readers confidence in the kitchen.

YOU will feel like a huge success at dinner time with any of the simple recipes on Mom's Dinner! Read More

Helpful Meal Planning Resources

  • a table with white place settings and green garland
    Easy Meals for House Guests
  • a round table with a large family eating dinner
    30 Easy Meals for Large Family Vacations & Gatherings
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Amazing New Recipes

  • Bowl of sweet and sour meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
    Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • Pint glass jar filled to the top with homemade applesauce.
    Tasty Homemade Applesauce
  • Top view of a large wok filled with chicken fried rice ready to serve.
    Chicken Fried Rice
  • Stack of golden browned turkey meatballs on a plate.
    Flavorful Baked Turkey Meatballs

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