Top 10 Dinner Recipes Our Readers Love Most

From lasagna to French onion soup, these are the classic dinner recipes you can't stop making.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published September 08, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
A serving of baked lasagna being lifted from a dish with a spatula

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne

We all have our list of go-to dinner recipes. Dinners we make once a week or once a month, dinners we love to cook and eat. And here, drum roll, are the top 10 recipes—in order—that you, our Simply Recipes readers, just can't stay away from. Whether you're a pasta person or a soup person, looking for a special Sunday roast, or just curious to know what your fellow readers make for dinner, I guarantee you're going to love this selection of favorites with tips and rave reviews from readers like you. 

By the way, if you’re hungry for more options, check out the big list of Our 34 Best Dinner Recipes of All Time.

  • Easy Shepherd's Pie

    A slice of shepherd's pie on a plate with a fork.

    Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

    "I substituted cooked lentils instead of the ground beef, it was delicious."—Robbie, Reader

  • Fresh Basil Pesto

    A bowl of pesto

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne

    "This recipe has perfect proportions! I've followed this twice now and it's great for roughly a pound of ravioli. I put half of the sauce at the bottom of the platter, fill with ravioli (scooped out of the pot with a spider, so a bit of pasta water gets mixed in), top with the rest of the sauce, and gently toss. I'll have to try it with spaghetti next time."—Zach, Reader

  • The Best Homemade Lasagna

    A slice of lasagna being served

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne

    "I had no ricotta cheese, used cottage cheese, and it still does the magic." —Ruth, Reader

  • French Onion Soup

    A bowl of French onion soup

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    "Great recipe. I used boxed stock but added 2 heaping spoons of Better Than Bouillon to bump up the flavor exponentially." —Tim, Reader

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  • Baked Ziti

    Casserole dish of cheesy baked ziti

    Simply Recipes / Cambrea Bakes

    "I found this recipe a couple years ago and it has become a family favorite. I usually don't ever repeat recipes because I get bored eating the same thing, but this is one that is worth repeating. One thing to mention is that I substitute with Impossible Italian sausage because we don't eat meat. We use fresh basil from our garden, and Rao's sauce. It comes together wonderfully and is probably one of my favorite foods." —Amber, Reader

  • Pasta Carbonara

    Two bowls of pasta carbonara, ready to eat

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne

    "Arrived home late and had 15 minutes to feed the family. This was an outstanding recipe—quick, easy, and so delicious. Don't heat the sauce, as the eggs scramble and it's not nearly as good as the 'raw' sauce. Definitely this will become part of my stock standard repertoire." —Madison, Reader

  • Prime Rib

    Prime Rib

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "I use this recipe each and every time I make prime rib. It can’t be any easier or tastier! I thank you and my family thanks you!" —Deborah, Reader

  • Classic Roast Beef

    A classic roast, sliced and ready to serve

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    "I made this with a 6-lb. flat round; it turned out excellent with a few dried herbs added. Made red wine sauce and horseradish sauce—both complemented it well." —Kim, Reader

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  • Homemade Pizza & Pizza Dough

    Overhead view of a pizza dough recipe and topped with cheese and mushrooms.

    Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

    "Spectacular as always. I’ve been using this recipe for years and was happy to share with family and new neighbors last night. I did everything by hand and used 00 flour. The pizza turned out great and I loved sharing how easy the process was with everyone." —Rebecca, Reader

  • Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)

    A bowl of red posole

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "I have gotten dozens if not hundreds of recipes off the internet using Google to search. This is the first time I have EVER left a comment. This pozole was the BEST EVER!!!! I had to double the recipe as I was cooking for the firehouse and this recipe made me look like an absolute pro. It was delicious!

    I had to really struggle to take my third bowl down. I satisfied my hunger after one bowl; however, it was so good I couldn't stop eating it. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!" —Patrick, Reader

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