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Simple Recipes for Every Cook

Welcome, Cozy dinner starts here with a picture of Susie Weinrich in the kitchen

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

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  • juicy burger on a bun with mustard, ketchup, lettuce and tomato
    Perfect Grilled Burger Recipe
  • grilled pork burger with lettuce, onion, tomato on a bun
    Grilled Pork Burgers with Garlic Cream Sauce
  • A woman holding a grilled steak house burger on a bun with chips on a plate and a soda to the side
    Steakhouse Ribeye Burgers
  • Grilled ground chicken burger on a bun
    Grilled Ground Chicken Burgers
  • grilled turkey burger on a bun with chips and a pickle
    Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers
  • salmon burger on a brioche bun with a caper lemon mayo, and chips on the side
    Salmon Burgers with Lemon Caper Mayo
  • Buffalo chicken burger on a sesame seed bun with buffalo aioli and celery blue cheese slaw with kettle chips on the side.
    Grilled Buffalo Chicken Burger with Blue Cheese Mayo
  • Pizza Burger on a bun topped with cheese, pepperoni, red onion, and green peppers
    Amazing Grilled Pizza Burgers
potato salad with egg in a bowl garnished with green onions

Mom’s Potato Salad

When you need a classic potato salad recipe that everyone will rave about, this is it!

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Bowl of creamy coleslaw with a fork resting in the mixture.

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Five Star Coleslaw

Every time I make this coleslaw people ask for the recipe… Five Stars!!

Recipe

Family Desserts for Summer

Finish your summer dinner with an incredible dessert perfect for the season.

  • Grandma's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream in a 9x13 pan
    Grandma’s Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream
  • Finished Berry Cheesecake Trifle with garnishes on top
    Fruit & Berry Cheesecake Trifle
  • a pan of blueberry crumble with a spoonful taken out.
    Blueberry Crumble
  • scotcheroos cut into squares
    Best Scotcheroos Recipe

Classic Midwest Side Dishes

  • broccoli bacon salad in a white bowl
    Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins
  • sweet potato casserole with a pecan brown sugar topping
    Canned Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Large serving bowl of Ambrosia fruit salad with a spoon resting in it.
    Ambrosia Fruit Salad
  • cheesy potatoes being served out of a casserole dish
    The Ultimate Recipe for Cheesy Potatoes
  • Cucumbers and Onions Salad in a bowl with a fork
    Cucumber and Onion in Vinegar
  • creamed corn in a serving bowl with a pat of butter
    Homemade Creamed Corn

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

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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  • Chopsticks resting on the edge of a bowl served with rice, and chicken thighs topped with teriyaki sauce.
    Easy Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
  • Close up of baked ground turkey meatloaf slices, served on a tray.
    Easy Ground Turkey Meatloaf
  • Wooden spoon dripping stroganoff sauce onto a plate of pasta and steak.
    Homemade Beef Stroganoff
  • Crispy bacon pieces mixed in with green beans in a skillet.
    Green Beans with Bacon
  • Close of up of shredded chicken, sausage slices and rice in a hearty gumbo broth.
    Mom’s Dinner Chicken and Sausage Soup
  • Spoonful of clam chowder coming out of the bowl.
    New England Clam Chowder
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Susie Weinrich in the Kitchen

Meet The Mom

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

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Mom’s Dinner Must Haves…

I know we aren’t supposed to have favorites, but these are some of my go-to holiday dinners that people rave about!!

  • sliced tri tip with red wine glaze and herbs
    Braised Tri Tip with Red Wine Glaze
  • Hand scooping up a serving of baked rigatoni with a cheesy pull coming from the pasta.
    Hearty Baked Rigatoni
  • turkey pot pie with a slice taken out
    Homemade Turkey Pot Pie
  • The very best lasagna recipe in a 9x13 pan
    Homemade Lasagna
  • sliced pork tenderloin on a plate with herbs
    Marinated Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
  • Plate of white rice topped with a glazed salmon filet with a side of green beans and two lime slices garnished on the side.
    20 Min Glazed Salmon

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→
two hands holding a bowl of chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes

All American Dinner Recipes

If you love that casserole your Grandma used to make… or your Mom made the best pan of something bubbling and golden for Sunday dinner… this is your spot for those classic Midwest recipes you've been looking for-big on flavor, simple to pull together, and made for real-life dinners.

  • two hands holding a bowl of chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes
    Homestyle Chicken and Gravy
  • meatloaf with a ketchup topping, on a platter with two slices cut
    Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
  • Close up of homemade gravy being poured over a crispy crunchy fried steak ready to eat with potatoes and peas.
    Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
  • Delicious Dutch Oven Beef Stew ready to be served into bowls
    Beef Stew In A Dutch Oven
  • chicken in a cream sauce with stuffing over top, in a 9x13 baking dish
    Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
  • Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie in a cast iron skillet
    Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
  • chicken tetrazzini in a casserole dish
    Deluxe Chicken Tetrazzini
  • serving creamy scalloped potatoes and ham
    Homemade Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
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Glass gravy boar with turkey gravy ready to serve.

Gravy, No Drippings Needed

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

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
    Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Red Skin Mashed Potatoes in a bowl with a spoon to the side
    Garlic 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

Side Dishes From The HEartland

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

  • Dinner rolls baked in a pan with a kosher salt, sugar and dill topping
    Easy Homemade Rolls
  • broccoli bacon salad in a white bowl
    Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins
  • deviled eggs on a tray
    How to Make Deviled Eggs
  • cooked haricot verts on a plate with a pat of butter
    Haricot Vert Recipe
  • cheesy potatoes being served out of a casserole dish
    The Ultimate Recipe for Cheesy Potatoes
  • 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 →

a perfectly hard cooked egg cut in half

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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

Hard Boiled Eggs →

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…

  • Beef Chuck Roast (Instant Pot)
  • 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
    Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe
  • 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

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

  • Chopsticks resting on the edge of a bowl served with rice, and chicken thighs topped with teriyaki sauce.
    Easy Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
  • Close up of baked ground turkey meatloaf slices, served on a tray.
    Easy Ground Turkey Meatloaf
  • Wooden spoon dripping stroganoff sauce onto a plate of pasta and steak.
    Homemade Beef Stroganoff
  • Large serving bowl of Ambrosia fruit salad with a spoon resting in it.
    Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Holiday Faves

  • homemade stuffing in a baking dish
    How to Make Stuffing Recipe
  • mashed potatoes in a bowl
    Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • A plate of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing with cranberry sauce poured over the turkey
    Best Canned Cranberry Sauce Recipe
  • Glass gravy boar with turkey gravy ready to serve.
    How to Make Turkey Gravy (without drippings)
  • sweet potato casserole with a pecan brown sugar topping
    Canned Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Dinner rolls baked in a pan with a kosher salt, sugar and dill topping
    Easy Homemade Rolls

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