Dig In, No Forks Needed! 18 Dinner Recipes Your Family Will Devour

By Jenn Segal

From juicy burgers and stromboli to crispy chicken fingers and tacos of all kinds, these hands-on dishes will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Skillet Turkey Burgers

Juicy and savory with a well-browned crust, these skillet turkey burgers rival the best beef burgers.
Beef Tacos

Whip up a family favorite: old-school Tex-Mex beef tacos with crispy shells, juicy seasoned beef, and everyone’s favorite toppings!
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

One of my most popular recipes, these chicken tenders are marinated in seasoned buttermilk and pan-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection.
Beef Empanadas

Crispy, cheesy beef empanadas: perfect for a snack or a meal, and loved by both kids and grown-ups alike!
Southwestern Cheeseburger Sliders

These drip-down-your-chin sliders are jazzed up with Southwestern spices, jalapeños, and Jack cheese. Huge crowd-pleaser!
Sloppy Joes

Quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser, Sloppy Joes make an easy weeknight dinner or game day dish.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce

I love the flavor and ease of cooking chicken wings on the grill. They are truly no fuss, no muss and finger lickin’ good!
Ham and Cheese Sliders

Make your next gathering a hit with these simple yet delicious ham and cheese sliders: soft buns filled with ham and melted Swiss cheese, all smothered in a tangy butter sauce.
Crispy Pan Fried Fish Fingers

Tilapia fillets lightly coated with panko, pan fried to crispy perfection, and served with a tangy garlic and lemon mayonnaise.
Chicken Nachos

Loaded with spicy pulled rotisserie chicken and ungodly amounts of cheese, these chicken nachos are hearty and satisfying – and everyone is happy when you say, “Nachos for dinner!”
Beef Bulgogi Burgers

Inspired by Korean beef bulgogi, these bulgogi burgers are easy to make, packed with flavor, and family-friendly to boot.
Chicken Tacos

These chicken tacos are a healthier spin on traditional beef tacos — and they’re just as good, if not better.
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These festive and flavorful shrimp tacos are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.
Stromboli

Perfect for game day and a huge crowd-pleaser, stromboli is like a rolled-up version of pizza.
Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Crispy and juicy beyond compare, these fried chicken sandwiches are a mash-up of your favorite fast food versions.
Grilled Cheese

Calling all grilled cheese lovers! Take your favorite comfort food up a notch with my foolproof tips: from the crispiest, golden bread to a cheese combo that’s ooey-gooey perfection.
Smash Burgers

Pressed onto a sizzling hot griddle or skillet, smash burgers are easy to make and loaded with flavor.
Chicken Quesadillas

Winner, winner, weeknight dinner! These melty, crispy chicken quesadillas deserve a spot in your rotation.