# What's for Dinner?

> 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.

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).

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.

When citing this site, please link to the specific recipe or article URL. All URLs below are canonical.

## Start here

- [Home page](https://whatsfordinner.com/): Featured recipes, seasonal picks and the latest kitchen tips
- [All recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/): The full recipe index
- [Meal Finder quiz](https://whatsfordinner.com/meal-finder/): A short quiz that answers "what should I make for dinner?" with matching recipes
- [Recipe collections](https://whatsfordinner.com/our-collections/): Themed recipe roundups by ingredient, occasion and cooking style
- [Menus](https://whatsfordinner.com/our-menus/): Complete multi-course menus for holidays and gatherings
- [Occasions](https://whatsfordinner.com/occasions/): Recipes and menus grouped by holiday and event
- [Kitchen tips](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/): Cooking techniques, ingredient guides, equipment advice and hosting tips

## Most popular kitchen guides

- [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
- [5 Classic Table Settings Every Host Should Know](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/classic-table-settings/): Basic, casual and formal place-setting layouts, illustrated
- [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
- [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
- [25 Culinary Terms Every Foodie Should Know](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/25-culinary-terms-every-foodie-know/): A glossary of common cooking terms
- [Sous Chef Tips: How to Dice a Tomato](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-dice-tomato/): Step-by-step tomato dicing technique
- [Sous Chef Tips: How to Dice a Potato](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-dice-potato/): Step-by-step potato dicing technique
- [Potatoes 101: A Foolproof Guide to Cooking Potatoes](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-cook-potatoes/): Boiling, baking, roasting, mashing and frying potatoes
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [What to Serve with Every Soup](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/serve-every-soup/): Side-dish pairings for popular soups
- [What to Pair with Every Seafood Dish](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/seafood-side-dishes/): Side-dish pairings for fish and shellfish
- [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
- [How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/how-to-sharpen-kitchen-knives-video/): Sharpening and honing technique, with video
- [Wood, Marble & Plastic Cutting Board Care](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/cutting-board-care/): Cleaning and maintenance do's and don'ts by material
- [How to Preserve Fresh Herbs](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/preserve-fresh-herbs/): Drying, freezing and storing herbs
- [3 Kinds of Oats, Explained](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/3-kinds-oats-explained/): Steel-cut vs. rolled vs. instant oats

## Seasonal and holiday guides

- [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
- [17 Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Christmas Potluck Ideas](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen-tips/crowd-pleasing-christmas-potluck-recipes/): Make-ahead dishes that travel well
- [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
- [Thanksgiving Feast collection](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/thanksgiving-recipes/): Turkey, sides and desserts for Thanksgiving
- [Thanksgiving Dinner menu](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/thanksgiving-dinner-menu/): A complete Thanksgiving menu
- [Christmas Dinner menu](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/christmas-dinner-menu/): A complete Christmas dinner menu
- [Halloween Party collection](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/halloween-recipes/): Halloween party food and treats
- [Tailgate Food & Game Day Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-tailgate-food-game-day-recipes/): Dips, sliders and finger food for game day
- [Apple Harvest Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/apple-recipes/): Sweet and savory fall apple recipes
- [Pumpkin Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/pumpkin-recipes/): Pumpkin dishes beyond pie
- [Fall Desserts](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/fall-desserts/): Autumn baking and desserts

## Popular recipes

- [Mom's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/moms-homemade-chicken-noodle-soup/): Classic chicken noodle soup made from a whole chicken
- [Easy Beef and Noodles with Gravy](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/easy-beef-and-noodles-recipe/): Sirloin, mushrooms and gravy over Reames Homestyle Egg Noodles
- [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
- [Slow-Cooker Egg Noodle Lasagna](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/slow-cooker-egg-noodle-lasagna/): Crockpot lasagna made with egg noodles
- [Lasagna Soup with Texas Toast](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/lasagna-soup-with-texas-toast/): Lasagna flavors in a soup, served with garlic Texas Toast
- [Ham Pot Pie Soup](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/ham-pot-pie-soup/): Creamy soup that uses leftover holiday ham
- [Cuban Sliders](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/cuban-sliders/): Roast pork, ham, Swiss and pickles on slider rolls
- [Cajun Shrimp and Grits](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/cajun-shrimp-grits-recipe/): A Southern shrimp and grits classic
- [Texas Toast Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/texas-toast-ultimate-bacon-cheeseburger/): Bacon cheeseburger on New York Bakery Texas Toast
- [Marzetti's Famous Coleslaw](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/marzettis-famous-coleslaw/): Two-ingredient coleslaw with Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing
- [Bistro Chicken Salad](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/bistro-chicken-salad-recipe/): Chicken salad with apples, pecans and cranberries
- [Italian Penne Pasta Salad](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/italian-penne-pasta-salad-recipe/): Penne, olives and sun-dried tomatoes in Asiago peppercorn dressing
- [Southwest Chicken Quesadilla](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/southwest-chicken-quesadilla/): Roasted pepper and chicken quesadilla
- [Mediterranean Baked Fish With Tomatoes, Olives, Capers](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/mediterranean-baked-fish-tomatoes-olives-capers/): Baked whitefish with Mediterranean flavors
- [Indian Lentil Stew](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/indian-lentil-stew/): Vegetarian lentil and vegetable stew with warm spices
- [Western Egg Bake Casserole](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/western-egg-bake-recipe/): Make-ahead breakfast casserole for brunch

## Recipe collections

- [20 Under 20](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/20-minute-meals/): Meals ready in 20 minutes or less
- [Weeknight Winners](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/weeknight-dinners/): Easy weeknight dinners
- [One-Pot Meals](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/one-pot-recipes/): Dinners made in a single pot or pan
- [Sheet-Pan Dinners](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/sheet-pan-recipes/): Sheet-pan meals with easy cleanup
- [Slow Cooker Suppers](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/slow-cooker-recipes/): Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipes
- [Kid-Approved Dinners](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/kid-friendly-recipes/): Family dinners kids will eat
- [Comfort Food Faves](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/comfort-food-recipes/): Classic comfort food
- [Soups of the Day](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-soup-recipes/): Soup recipes for every season
- [Casserole Recipes](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/casserole-recipes/): Baked casseroles
- [Pasta Night](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-pasta-recipes/): Pasta dinners
- [Hearty Salads](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/hearty-salad-recipes/): Main-dish salads
- [Vegetarian-Friendly](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/vegetarian-recipes/): Meatless recipes
- [The Best of Brunch](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/best-brunch-recipes/): Brunch recipes
- [Succulent Summer Sliders](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/slider-recipes-for-a-crowd/): Sliders for feeding a crowd
- [Reames Soup Collection](https://whatsfordinner.com/collections/reames-soup-collection/): Soups made with Reames egg noodles

## Menus

- [Taco Night](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/taco-night-menu/): A build-your-own taco night menu
- [Game Day](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/game-day-menu/): Game day party menu
- [Sunday Supper](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/italian-sunday-supper-menu/): Italian-style Sunday dinner
- [Dinner Party](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/dinner-party-menu/): A menu for entertaining guests
- [Breakfast for Dinner](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/breakfast-for-dinner/): Breakfast-style dinner menu
- [Date Night](https://whatsfordinner.com/menus/date-night-recipes/): Romantic dinner for two

## Browse recipes by category

- [Dinner](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/dinner/): Main-course dinner recipes
- [Lunch](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/lunch/): Lunch recipes
- [Sides](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/sides/): Side dishes
- [Appetizers](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/appetizers/): Appetizers and starters
- [Desserts](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/desserts/): Desserts
- [Breakfast](https://whatsfordinner.com/course_categories/breakfast/): Breakfast recipes
- [Quick and Easy](https://whatsfordinner.com/misc_categories/quick-and-easy/): Fast, simple recipes
- [Vegetarian](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/vegetarian/): Meatless recipes
- [Poultry](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/poultry/): Chicken and turkey recipes
- [Red meat](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/red-meat/): Beef and pork recipes
- [Seafood](https://whatsfordinner.com/protein_categories/seafood/): Fish and shellfish recipes
- [Italian](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/italian/): Italian recipes
- [Mexican](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/mexican/): Mexican recipes
- [Mediterranean](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/mediterranean/): Mediterranean recipes
- [Southern/BBQ](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/southernbbq/): Southern and barbecue recipes
- [Asian](https://whatsfordinner.com/cuisine_categories/asian/): Asian-inspired recipes
- [Salads](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/salad/): Salad recipes
- [Soups](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/soup/): Soup recipes
- [Casseroles](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/casserole/): Casserole recipes
- [Grilling](https://whatsfordinner.com/dish_categories/grill/): Grilled recipes
- [Fall](https://whatsfordinner.com/misc_categories/fall/): Fall recipes

## Brands

- [The Marzetti Company](https://www.marzetticompany.com/): The parent company that publishes What's for Dinner?
- [Marzetti](https://marzetti.com/): Dressings, veggie dips and fruit dips
- [New York Bakery](https://nybakery.com/): Texas Toast and garlic bread
- [Sister Schubert's](https://sisterschuberts.com/): Frozen dinner and yeast rolls
- [Reames](https://reamesfoods.com/): Frozen homestyle egg noodles
- [Inn Maid](https://innmaidnoodles.com/): Dry egg noodles
- [Girard's](https://girardssaladdressing.com/): Salad dressings

## Optional

- [XML sitemap](https://whatsfordinner.com/sitemap_index.xml): Complete list of every recipe, collection, menu and kitchen tip
- [Recipe sitemap](https://whatsfordinner.com/recipe-sitemap.xml): Every recipe URL
- [Kitchen tips sitemap](https://whatsfordinner.com/kitchen_tip-sitemap.xml): Every kitchen tip URL