Dinner

Sometimes you don’t know what to make for dinner and you just want to browse ideas!

Burgers and Sandwiches | Dinner | Italian | Lunch | Recipes | Turkey

Italian Grinder Sub
ByThe Wholesome Spoon April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

It’s almost picnic season, beach season, cold sandwich season. When it’s warm and sunny, I want all the fresh, chilled foods! This recipe for Italian Grinder Sub Sandwiches was everything we could’ve wanted for lunch! These were stacked with turkey, salami, provolone, crispy prosciutto, a bunch of fresh veggies, and I made a chili grinder slaw to smear all over inside. It was creamy, crunchy, tangy, and super fresh. This recipe made a ton of subs too, so it’s the perfect thing to stock your cooler with and head out to catch some rays. These rocked!

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Chicken | Dinner | One Pot | Recipes

Hot Honey Fried Chicken Thighs
ByThe Wholesome Spoon April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

I wanted to do something new with chicken thighs because I feel like, they’re really underrated! These Hot Honey Fried Chicken Thighs gave all the fried chicken vibes while being sweet and kinda spicy all at the same time! These were easy to make and even easier to eat! My kids loved them – they were still family friendly! Just grab your favorite dipping sauce and dig in! The messiest meals are usually the yummiest!

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Beef | Dinner | Italian | Pasta | Recipes

Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

I love a creamy pasta, especially with a bunch of fresh veggies packed into it! This Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta was full of tomato, juicy beef, garlicky flavor, tender broccoli, and a silky gouda cheese sauce! This was really easy to make, and it featured some pantry staples, which made this meal pretty affordable and practical! It’s perfect for a busy weeknight, when you’ve got low energy and a hungry family! It was packed with nutrients and there was plenty of leftovers to go around.

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Burgers and Sandwiches | Chicken | Dinner | Lunch | Recipes

California Chicken Burger
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

This California Chicken Burger was so fresh, unique, and juicy! The burger patty had this lemony essence; and that avocado sauce was creamy and vibrant! The fresh veggies piled on there was the perfect balance between hot, cold, crunch, and that warm buttery brioche bun just really took it all over the top. This was so yummy!

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Dinner | Lunch | Mexican | Recipes

15 Unique Jalapeño Recipes
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 23, 2026March 25, 2026

Jalapeño peppers are loved by many! They’re extremely versatile! You can choose your spice level depending on whether you want to leave the seeds in or not and depending on how many you want to use! This roundup features 15 Unique Jalapeño Recipes that are sure to impress! These creative and totally outside the box recipes highlight just how many cool things you can do with these wonderful little peppers!

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Asian | Beef | Dinner | Lunch | One Pot | Recipes

Sticky Orange Beef Stir Fry
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

This Sticky Orange Beef Stir Fry was such a perfect balance of flavors! It was citrusy, it was savory, it was kinda crunchy, with the contrast from the tender veggies. It really had a lot going on! This was a complete hit with the family, and it didn’t take too much time at all! It felt like we had just picked this up from a trendy local restaurant, it was awesome!

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Chicken | Dinner | One Pot | Recipes

Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Sometimes, you just want something easy for dinner, something that can be tossed in the oven or made in one pot, something that can quickly feed your hungry family! These Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts were juicy, cheesy, garlicky, and packed with tender broccoli – with just the perfect amount of bite left to it! The crisp on the breasts, and that incredible garlic Dijon sauce spooned over the top?! It was just ridiculous. And so easy!

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Beef | Dinner | Recipes

Creamy Mushroom Tater Tot Casserole
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

I LOVE mushrooms! This Creamy Mushroom Tater Tot Casserole was the perfect cozy comfort food for a rainy, dreary day! The mushrooms were tender and juicy, the tater tots were golden and crispy, and that beefy filling was so creamy and flavorful! This was too good. There was a ton of leftovers for the rest of the weekend too, not like my family got any of it…whoops!

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Dinner | Lunch | Recipes | Seafood | Snacks

Tuna Avocado Wraps
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 6, 2026March 9, 2026

Lately I’ve just been wanting all the fresh, bright food to lift my spirits! It feels like winter will NEVER end! If I add enough citrus to something and close my eyes, I can pretend I’m somewhere on a beach! These Tuna Avocado Wraps were light, flavorful and packed with veggies and protein! These were so easy to make! I whipped several of them up for lunch and stashed some in the fridge to eat again later! They were a total hit with the kids and hubby, and they’re pretty dang healthy too! Can’t beat that!

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Chicken | Dinner | Pork | Recipes

Chicken Bacon Potato Bake
ByThe Wholesome Spoon March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Sometimes you just want a creamy, smoky, indulgent casserole! This Chicken Bacon Potato Bake was such an amazing way to use up some russet potatoes! The bacon brought some crunch and smoke; the creamy sauce was comforting and packed with garlicky flavor! The whole dish was just so cheesy and delicious! I feel like this is one that everybody loves! Classic flavors, and very easy to make!

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Dinner | Dips and Sauces | Italian | One Pot | Recipes | Vegetarian

Brown Butter Alfredo Sauce
ByThe Wholesome Spoon February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

I love an alfredo sauce! I wish I could have it every day! I wish it was as healthy as a salad! This Brown Butter Alfredo Sauce was pretty unique! It was garlicky, that brown butter flavor, the hint of lemon and crushed red pepper in there – it was a total flavor bomb! This sauce was so easy to whip up, and it goes with so many things! Breadsticks, pasta, pizza – I mean you can do so much with a good sauce, especially alfredo!

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Beef | Dinner | Recipes

Jalapeño Cheddar Meatloaf
ByThe Wholesome Spoon February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

This Jalapeño Cheddar Meatloaf was such a unique way to use up some ground beef! It was unlike any meatloaf I’ve ever had before! It was stuffed with jalapeño, cheddar, garlic, herbs, and spices! I topped it with this classic but unique ketchup glaze, then I whipped up a limey sour cream to dunk it in! It was so delicious! My family loved it!

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