After the fun of the Virtual Birthday Party and seeing which recipes you love most, I wanted to share the 2023 Readers’ Favorite Dinner Recipes that were highlighted during the celebration. As a devoted foodie, I enjoy discovering other people’s go-to meals—especially recipes I haven’t tried yet. For more of my personal picks, see Maria’s Favorites on my blog. You’ll find plenty of ideas to inspire weeknight dinners and special meals. 🙂
2023 Readers’ Favorite Dinner Recipes
Asian
- Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs
- “They are so easy to make on a busy weeknight and taste amazing. So full of flavor and juicy! I also like serving it with white rice and roasted broccoli. It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser in our house! I make it all of the time now.” — Kimberly
- Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- “These were so good!” — Aubrey
- Green Curry with Chicken and Potatoes
- “This has become one of my favorite recipes. Definitely 10 out of 10.” — Callie
- “Maria, this is my FAVORITE! We love all your recipes!” — Teima
- Easy Ham Fried Rice
- “Fried rice seems like it should be straightforward, but it can be hard to find a reliable recipe. Finally! This is exactly what I was looking for. The whole family loved it, especially my picky husband. Thank you!” — Jennica
Bowls
- Korean Beef Bowls
- “My favorite quick, easy, yummy dinner! It’s simple to add vegetables and the sauce is so good. My family loves it!” — Megan
- Honey Lime Chicken Bowls with Rotisserie Chicken
- “My kids request this and I share it with friends. I buy a couple of rotisserie chickens: one night we eat them whole with veggies, then use the leftovers for these bowls. Two quick, healthy meals!” — Becki
- Drizzle Café Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing on these bowls for extra flavor.
- Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowls
- “Yummy! As I try to eat healthier, I love this bowl full of veggies and quinoa. It’s become one of my favorite go-to lunches.” — Suzanne
- Café Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing also pairs well with these bowls. “Cafe Rio Dressing is so good.” — Suzanne
Indian & Italian
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- “So, so good.” — Elinor
- “My family loves this! Whenever I make it for friends, they ask for the recipe. So good!” — Aubrey
- Amazing Spaghetti Sauce
- “This sauce is amazing. I make it a couple of times each month — it’s like a party in your mouth.” — Cheryl
- “My family loves this spaghetti sauce! I love how simple and quick it is.” — Jamie
- “One of our favorites. I make a huge pot and freeze portions for busy nights. I haven’t bought jarred sauce since finding this recipe.” — Amy
- Amazing Manicotti Recipe
- “I made this for my grandson—the typical picky 13-year-old—and he loved it! My husband asked for it again. We’ll definitely keep this recipe.” — Paula
Mexican
- Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
- “I’ve made this many times. If you love flavorful Mexican food, try this—I actually prefer this recipe to the restaurant version.” — Suzanne
- Mar’s Burritos
- “A 10/10 recipe. So simple but so good!” — Taylor
- Best Ever Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
- “Absolutely delicious! These are among my top favorite meals — a little intimidating at first, but perfected here.” — Jaime A.
- “I love this recipe. It has great flavor and is much cheaper than taking a big family out to eat.” — Amy
- Sheet Pan Fajitas
- “I finally tried them and the whole family loved it.” — Callie
Skillet
- Creamy Cajun Pasta Skillet with Kielbasa
- “Made this on Sunday and it will be on repeat. It has a pleasant spicy kick without being overwhelming, great vegetables, and cream cheese at the end takes it up a notch.” — Diana
- Million Dollar Zucchini Skillet
- “One of my favorites during squash season. My boyfriend always asks for it.” — Megan
- “BEST ZUCCHINI MEAL EVER!” — Catherine
- Chicken Taco and Rice Skillet Dinner
- “Not necessarily my favorite tasting recipe, but the one I make most. It’s easy, quick, and I always have the ingredients on hand.” — LaDawn
- Skillet Taco and Rice Dinner
- “I was surprised how simple yet delicious this was! 10/10 would recommend for a lazy Sunday.” — Natalie
Soups
- Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
- “An old favorite—this creamy chicken and wild rice soup is so comforting in winter but still quick enough for busy days.” — Jenn
- Thick and Creamy Potato and Ham Soup
- “So easy and delicious. Great gluten-free option and easy to adapt to dairy-free.” — Callie
- Creamy Chicken and Dumplings Soup
- “A filling meal on a cool evening. Pretty quick to make and the kids enjoyed it.” — Megan
Other Favorites
- The Best Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
- “This looked so delicious that I made it. My son thought it was divine and requested it be added to our regular lineup.” — Elinor
- Stuffed Meatloaf
- “The stuffed meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food.” — Jackie
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
- “This is amazing and my kids loved it! It’s great for a party or a quick family meal.” — Catherine
- Holiday Ham
- “I make this every Thanksgiving and Easter. It’s the ham people love—even those who say they don’t like ham!” — Jessica
- Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
- “These were amazing. They saved lunch with company when I was short on time and are now a staple in our home.” — Crystal
- Kielbasa and Roasted Vegetables
- “So easy and full of flavor. I love how the kielbasa juices flavor the veggies.” — Jamie
- Pretzel Wrapped Lit’l Smokies
- “My kids are huge fans. We make these every New Year’s Eve and they disappear fast—great party food!” — Melissa
Serve Dinner with these Favorite Bread Recipes
- The Best Cheese Breadsticks
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- “These have really enhanced pizza night. I make them thicker and let them rise a bit longer before baking—so good.” — Crystal
- The Best Dinner Rolls
- “Best rolls ever. Definitely worth the work.” — Callie
- Copycat Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread
- “I make this copycat rosemary bread at least once a month.” — Jackie
- Lion House Rolls
- “These rolls are a family favorite. For dairy-free substitutions, use oil instead of butter or shortening for a soft dough.” — Becki