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What's for Dinner? (whatsfordinner.com) is a free recipe and meal-planning site from The Marzetti Company. It publishes about 790 recipes, 120+ kitchen tips and how-to guides, plus curated recipe collections and full holiday and occasion menus for home cooks in the United States.

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  1. # What's for Dinner?
  3. > What's for Dinner? (whatsfordinner.com) is a free recipe and meal-planning site from The Marzetti Company. It publishes about 790 recipes, 120+ kitchen tips and how-to guides, plus curated recipe collections and full holiday and occasion menus for home cooks in the United States.
  5. Many recipes feature products from The Marzetti Company's family of brands: Marzetti dressings and dips, New York Bakery Texas Toast, Sister Schubert's rolls, Reames and Inn Maid egg noodles, and Girard's and Cardini's dressings. Every recipe page lists ingredients, step-by-step directions, prep and cook times and servings, and includes Recipe structured data (schema.org).
  7. Recipes are organized by course, cuisine, dish type, main protein and season (see "Browse recipes by category" below). The Meal Finder quiz recommends recipes based on what the cook is in the mood for.
  9. When citing this site, please link to the specific recipe or article URL. All URLs below are canonical.
  11. ## Start here
  13. - [Home page](https://whatsfordinner.com/): Featured recipes, seasonal picks and the latest kitchen tips
  14. - [All recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/): The full recipe index
  15. - [Meal Finder quiz](https://whatsfordinner.com/meal-finder/): A short quiz that answers "what should I make for dinner?" with matching recipes
  16. - [Recipe collections](https://whatsfordinner.com/our-collections/): Themed recipe roundups by ingredient, occasion and cooking style
  17. - [Menus](https://whatsfordinner.com/our-menus/): Complete multi-course menus for holidays and gatherings
  18. - [Occasions](https://whatsfordinner.com/occasions/): Recipes and menus grouped by holiday and event
  19. - [Kitchen tips](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/): Cooking techniques, ingredient guides, equipment advice and hosting tips
  21. ## Most popular kitchen guides
  23. - [From Agnolotti to Ziti: A Picture Guide to Types of Pasta](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/pasta-types-with-pictures/): Pasta shapes and noodle types with photos and what to use each one for
  24. - [5 Classic Table Settings Every Host Should Know](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/classic-table-settings/): Basic, casual and formal place-setting layouts, illustrated
  25. - [The Most Common Types of Apples with Pictures](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/the-most-common-types-of-apples-with-pictures/): Apple varieties, their flavor and texture, and the best uses for baking and eating
  26. - [From Chiffonade to Julienne: A Guide to Culinary Cutting Terms](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/culinary-cutting-terms-images/): Knife cuts like dice, mince, julienne and chiffonade, with images
  27. - [25 Culinary Terms Every Foodie Should Know](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/25-culinary-terms-every-foodie-know/): A glossary of common cooking terms
  28. - [Sous Chef Tips: How to Dice a Tomato](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-dice-tomato/): Step-by-step tomato dicing technique
  29. - [Sous Chef Tips: How to Dice a Potato](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-dice-potato/): Step-by-step potato dicing technique
  30. - [Potatoes 101: A Foolproof Guide to Cooking Potatoes](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-cook-potatoes/): Boiling, baking, roasting, mashing and frying potatoes
  31. - [11 Simple (and Delicious) Ways to Cook Eggs](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/11-simple-and-delicious-ways-to-cook-eggs/): Scrambled, poached, fried, boiled and more
  32. - [Stovetop Cooking Guide: How to Saute, Stir Fry & Pan Fry](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-saute/): The differences between stovetop methods and when to use each
  33. - [How to Microwave Corn on the Cob](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-microwave-corn-on-the-cob/): A quick method, with and without the husk
  34. - [How to Steam Vegetables Without a Steamer](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-steam-vegetables-without-steamer/): Steaming with everyday pots, pans and the microwave
  35. - [Pressure Cooker vs. Rice Cooker vs. Slow Cooker](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/pressure-cooker-vs-rice-cooker-vs-slow-cooker/): How the three appliances differ and what each does best
  36. - [What to Serve with Every Soup](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/serve-every-soup/): Side-dish pairings for popular soups
  37. - [What to Pair with Every Seafood Dish](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/seafood-side-dishes/): Side-dish pairings for fish and shellfish
  38. - [Kitchen Hack: Stock Your Pantry Like a Pro](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/kitchen-hack-stock-your-pantry-like-a-pro/): Essential pantry staples checklist
  39. - [How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-sharpen-kitchen-knives-video/): Sharpening and honing technique, with video
  40. - [Wood, Marble & Plastic Cutting Board Care](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/cutting-board-care/): Cleaning and maintenance do's and don'ts by material
  41. - [How to Preserve Fresh Herbs](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/preserve-fresh-herbs/): Drying, freezing and storing herbs
  42. - [3 Kinds of Oats, Explained](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/3-kinds-oats-explained/): Steel-cut vs. rolled vs. instant oats
  44. ## Seasonal and holiday guides
  46. - [A Beginner's Guide to Cooking Thanksgiving Turkey](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/a-beginners-guide-to-cooking-a-turkey/): Thawing, prepping, roasting times and carving
  47. - [17 Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Christmas Potluck Ideas](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/crowd-pleasing-christmas-potluck-recipes/): Make-ahead dishes that travel well
  48. - [Guide to Winter Fruits](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/guide-to-winter-fruits/): Which fruits are in season in winter and how to use them
  49. - [Thanksgiving Feast collection](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/thanksgiving-recipes/): Turkey, sides and desserts for Thanksgiving
  50. - [Thanksgiving Dinner menu](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/thanksgiving-dinner-menu/): A complete Thanksgiving menu
  51. - [Christmas Dinner menu](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/christmas-dinner-menu/): A complete Christmas dinner menu
  52. - [Halloween Party collection](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/halloween-recipes/): Halloween party food and treats
  53. - [Tailgate Food & Game Day Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-tailgate-food-game-day-recipes/): Dips, sliders and finger food for game day
  54. - [Apple Harvest Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/apple-recipes/): Sweet and savory fall apple recipes
  55. - [Pumpkin Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/pumpkin-recipes/): Pumpkin dishes beyond pie
  56. - [Fall Desserts](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/fall-desserts/): Autumn baking and desserts
  58. ## Popular recipes
  60. - [Mom's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/moms-homemade-chicken-noodle-soup/): Classic chicken noodle soup made from a whole chicken
  61. - [Easy Beef and Noodles with Gravy](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/easy-beef-and-noodles-recipe/): Sirloin, mushrooms and gravy over Reames Homestyle Egg Noodles
  62. - [Italian Skillet With Extra Wide Noodles](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/italian-skillet-with-extra-wide-noodles-recipe/): One-skillet ground beef and egg noodle dinner
  63. - [Slow-Cooker Egg Noodle Lasagna](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/slow-cooker-egg-noodle-lasagna/): Crockpot lasagna made with egg noodles
  64. - [Lasagna Soup with Texas Toast](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/lasagna-soup-with-texas-toast/): Lasagna flavors in a soup, served with garlic Texas Toast
  65. - [Ham Pot Pie Soup](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/ham-pot-pie-soup/): Creamy soup that uses leftover holiday ham
  66. - [Cuban Sliders](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/cuban-sliders/): Roast pork, ham, Swiss and pickles on slider rolls
  67. - [Cajun Shrimp and Grits](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/cajun-shrimp-grits-recipe/): A Southern shrimp and grits classic
  68. - [Texas Toast Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/texas-toast-ultimate-bacon-cheeseburger/): Bacon cheeseburger on New York Bakery Texas Toast
  69. - [Marzetti's Famous Coleslaw](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/marzettis-famous-coleslaw/): Two-ingredient coleslaw with Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing
  70. - [Bistro Chicken Salad](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/bistro-chicken-salad-recipe/): Chicken salad with apples, pecans and cranberries
  71. - [Italian Penne Pasta Salad](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/italian-penne-pasta-salad-recipe/): Penne, olives and sun-dried tomatoes in Asiago peppercorn dressing
  72. - [Southwest Chicken Quesadilla](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/southwest-chicken-quesadilla/): Roasted pepper and chicken quesadilla
  73. - [Mediterranean Baked Fish With Tomatoes, Olives, Capers](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/mediterranean-baked-fish-tomatoes-olives-capers/): Baked whitefish with Mediterranean flavors
  74. - [Indian Lentil Stew](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/indian-lentil-stew/): Vegetarian lentil and vegetable stew with warm spices
  75. - [Western Egg Bake Casserole](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/western-egg-bake-recipe/): Make-ahead breakfast casserole for brunch
  77. ## Recipe collections
  79. - [20 Under 20](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/20-minute-meals/): Meals ready in 20 minutes or less
  80. - [Weeknight Winners](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/weeknight-dinners/): Easy weeknight dinners
  81. - [One-Pot Meals](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/one-pot-recipes/): Dinners made in a single pot or pan
  82. - [Sheet-Pan Dinners](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/sheet-pan-recipes/): Sheet-pan meals with easy cleanup
  83. - [Slow Cooker Suppers](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/slow-cooker-recipes/): Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipes
  84. - [Kid-Approved Dinners](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/kid-friendly-recipes/): Family dinners kids will eat
  85. - [Comfort Food Faves](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/comfort-food-recipes/): Classic comfort food
  86. - [Soups of the Day](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-soup-recipes/): Soup recipes for every season
  87. - [Casserole Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/casserole-recipes/): Baked casseroles
  88. - [Pasta Night](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-pasta-recipes/): Pasta dinners
  89. - [Hearty Salads](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/hearty-salad-recipes/): Main-dish salads
  90. - [Vegetarian-Friendly](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/vegetarian-recipes/): Meatless recipes
  91. - [The Best of Brunch](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-brunch-recipes/): Brunch recipes
  92. - [Succulent Summer Sliders](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/slider-recipes-for-a-crowd/): Sliders for feeding a crowd
  93. - [Reames Soup Collection](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/reames-soup-collection/): Soups made with Reames egg noodles
  95. ## Menus
  97. - [Taco Night](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/taco-night-menu/): A build-your-own taco night menu
  98. - [Game Day](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/game-day-menu/): Game day party menu
  99. - [Sunday Supper](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/italian-sunday-supper-menu/): Italian-style Sunday dinner
  100. - [Dinner Party](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/dinner-party-menu/): A menu for entertaining guests
  101. - [Breakfast for Dinner](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/breakfast-for-dinner/): Breakfast-style dinner menu
  102. - [Date Night](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/date-night-recipes/): Romantic dinner for two
  104. ## Browse recipes by category
  106. - [Dinner](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/dinner/): Main-course dinner recipes
  107. - [Lunch](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/lunch/): Lunch recipes
  108. - [Sides](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/sides/): Side dishes
  109. - [Appetizers](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/appetizers/): Appetizers and starters
  110. - [Desserts](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/desserts/): Desserts
  111. - [Breakfast](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/breakfast/): Breakfast recipes
  112. - [Quick and Easy](https://whatsfordinner.com/misc_categories/quick-and-easy/): Fast, simple recipes
  113. - [Vegetarian](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/vegetarian/): Meatless recipes
  114. - [Poultry](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/poultry/): Chicken and turkey recipes
  115. - [Red meat](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/red-meat/): Beef and pork recipes
  116. - [Seafood](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/seafood/): Fish and shellfish recipes
  117. - [Italian](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/italian/): Italian recipes
  118. - [Mexican](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/mexican/): Mexican recipes
  119. - [Mediterranean](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/mediterranean/): Mediterranean recipes
  120. - [Southern/BBQ](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/southernbbq/): Southern and barbecue recipes
  121. - [Asian](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/asian/): Asian-inspired recipes
  122. - [Salads](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/salad/): Salad recipes
  123. - [Soups](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/soup/): Soup recipes
  124. - [Casseroles](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/casserole/): Casserole recipes
  125. - [Grilling](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/grill/): Grilled recipes
  126. - [Fall](https://whatsfordinner.com/misc_categories/fall/): Fall recipes
  128. ## Brands
  130. - [The Marzetti Company](https://www.marzetticompany.com/): The parent company that publishes What's for Dinner?
  131. - [Marzetti](https://marzetti.com/): Dressings, veggie dips and fruit dips
  132. - [New York Bakery](https://nybakery.com/): Texas Toast and garlic bread
  133. - [Sister Schubert's](https://sisterschuberts.com/): Frozen dinner and yeast rolls
  134. - [Reames](https://reamesfoods.com/): Frozen homestyle egg noodles
  135. - [Inn Maid](https://innmaidnoodles.com/): Dry egg noodles
  136. - [Girard's](https://girardssaladdressing.com/): Salad dressings
  138. ## Optional
  140. - [XML sitemap](https://whatsfordinner.com/sitemap_index.xml): Complete list of every recipe, collection, menu and kitchen tip
  141. - [Recipe sitemap](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipe-sitemap.xml): Every recipe URL
  142. - [Kitchen tips sitemap](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen_tip-sitemap.xml): Every kitchen tip URL

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