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    Simple Dinner Recipes

    Make dinner a simple, no hassle meal but still super delicious and one the whole family will love. Bring the family together in the evenings and enjoy!

    Dinner can be hard and it is easy to opt for convenience, but these meal options will make you excited to cook! Sheet Pan meals like this Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato version, or Baked Cashew Chicken make for less mess and more flavor. And don't forget these Instant Pot Carnitas--a fan favorite!

    Chicken spinach and artichoke pasta casserole in dish with fork.

    Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    Dish with roasted maple balsamic Brussel sprouts.

    What To Eat With Brussel Sprouts

    Chicken taco casserole in white dish topped with sour cream, green onions and other toppings.

    Chicken Taco Casserole

    White plate with short rib ragu tossed with pappardelle pasta and topped with parmesan and parsley.

    Crock Pot Short Rib Ragu

    Teriyaki ground pork stir fry in bowl with white rice and chopsticks.

    Teriyaki Ground Pork Stir Fry

    Ground turkey sweet potato skillet dinner in pan with shredded cheese melted on top.

    Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

    Grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate with lemon slices and salad.

    Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken

    Overhead view of chicken legs grilled on white dish.

    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

    One pot dutch oven honey garlic pork tenderloin over carrots and potatoes.

    Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin

    White dish with pea and roasted asparagus risotto topped with freshly shaved parmesan.

    Creamy Pea and Asparagus Risotto

    Pan with green chicken enchiladas topped with chopped cilantro.

    Green Chicken Enchiladas

    White plate with crock pot shredded beef over mashed potatoes.

    Crock Pot Shredded Beef

    Casserole dish with mac and cheese and serving spoon.

    Comfort Food Dinner Recipes

    Cream of mushroom bone in pork chop with parsley on top over mashed potatoes.

    Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

    Skillet with chicken thighs and fresh parsley on top.

    Our Favorite 30 Minute Dinners

    Shrimp taco salad with cheese, beans, avocado, corn, onion, and other ingredients.

    Shrimp Taco Salad

    Air fried steak bites in white plate with serving spoon and fresh parsley on top.

    Air Fryer Steak Bites

    White plate with air fried chicken thighs breaded and with chopped parsley on top.

    Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    Protein Mac and Cheese

    Protein Mac and Cheese

    Ground pork tacos with pineapple salsa and cotija cheese on top.

    Ground Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

    Overhead view of crock pot lentil chili in white bowl with sour cream, jalapeño and cilantro on top.

    Easy Crock Pot Lentil Chili

    Salmon rice bowl with tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, etc.

    Greek Salmon Rice Bowls

    Spoon scooping out baked pumpkin rigatoni with fresh basil on top.

    Cheesy Pumpkin Ricotta Pasta Bake

    Sausages, sweet potatoes, peppers and mushrooms on pan before cooking.

    Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

    One pot lemon ricotta pasta in bowl with forks.

    20 Minute One Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    Orange maple glazed baked salmon on white plate with rice.

    Orange Maple Glazed Salmon

    Shredded chicken with cilantro in Instant Pot.

    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Easy Cilantro Lime Spicy Black Bean Burgers

    Spicy shrimp tacos on white plate topped with mango salsa and slices of jalepeño.

    Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

    Air fryer fish tacos on white plate with lime and fresh cilantro.

    Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

    BBQ chicken flatbread with ranch and bbq sauce drizzle and fresh cilantro.

    BBQ Ranch Chicken Flatbread

    Overhead view of Air Fryer BBQ Chicken on cutting board.

    Simple Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

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    Hello! I’m Lorie, welcome to lemons + zest! If you love to eat, and you love delicious, simple recipes, then you are in the right place. When it comes to cooking these days, I firmly believe that if it takes too long, or too much work to make, then it’s not for me. Read More…

    30 Minute Meals

    Chicken taco casserole in white dish topped with sour cream, green onions and other toppings.

    Chicken Taco Casserole

    Teriyaki ground pork stir fry in bowl with white rice and chopsticks.

    Teriyaki Ground Pork Stir Fry

    Grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate with lemon slices and salad.

    Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken

    Pan with green chicken enchiladas topped with chopped cilantro.

    Green Chicken Enchiladas

    Skillet with chicken thighs and fresh parsley on top.

    Our Favorite 30 Minute Dinners

    Shrimp taco salad with cheese, beans, avocado, corn, onion, and other ingredients.

    Shrimp Taco Salad

    White plate with air fried chicken thighs breaded and with chopped parsley on top.

    Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    Bowl with Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup with fresh cheddar on top and spoon in bowl.

    Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    More 30 Minute Recipes →

    Cozy Soups + Chili

    Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

    Creamy crockpot chicken rice soup in bowl with spoon and fresh parsley.

    Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    Bowl of sweet potato chili with toppings and spoon beside.

    Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

    Tomato tortellini soup.

    Tomato Tortellini Soup

    Pot of chunky Vegetable Soup.

    Chunky Italian Vegetable Soup

    Creamy white chicken chili with cream cheese in bowl with jalapeño, fritos and cheese.

    Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili

    Pumpkin Quinoa Chili

    Bowl of soup with Italian sausage and gnocchi pasta with spoon.

    Sausage Gnocchi Soup

    Butternut Squash White Bean Soup

    Bowl with Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup with fresh cheddar on top and spoon in bowl.

    Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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