Dinner ideas

Dinner should be lighter and simpler than lunch, yet still filling enough. Here we gather dinner recipes that come together quickly: omelettes, chicken salads, pasta, creamy soups, light dishes with vegetables and fish, and quick ideas with eggs. If you are looking for something to eat on the sofa after a long day — start with this hub. If you want even lighter ideas, take a look at Salads, Fish recipes and Vegetable recipes.

Featured recipes

  • Crostini with Tuscan Kale — Simple yet delicious, these crostini with Tuscan kale bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. A perfect appetizer or light meal!
  • Japanese Vegetable Fondue — A quick and fun Japanese 'fondue' where everyone at the table cooks their own vegetables in a delicious sauce. Ideal for informal gatherings.
  • Bagna Cauda — An intense and aromatic warm anchovy and garlic dip, perfect for dipping vegetables and bread in good company.
  • Crostini with Spleen and Chicken Livers — Crostini with Spleen and Chicken Livers — brz i jednostavan recept za večeru tijekom tjedna.
  • Sugar Glaze for Decoration — A simple, quick, and versatile sugar glaze made from just two ingredients, perfect for decorating gingerbread, Bundt cakes, cookies, and other sweets.
  • Veal Tongue with Green Sauce (Salsa Verde) — Veal Tongue with Green Sauce (Salsa Verde) — jednostavno jelo s poznatim okusima, prikladno za obiteljsku večeru.

Quick and easy recipes

  • Refreshing Cucumber Sauce — A quick and easy sauce that is ideal as a salad dressing, but also as an accompaniment to grilled fish or meat.
  • Japanese Vegetable Fondue — A quick and fun Japanese 'fondue' where everyone at the table cooks their own vegetables in a delicious sauce. Ideal for informal gatherings.
  • Sugar Glaze for Decoration — A simple, quick, and versatile sugar glaze made from just two ingredients, perfect for decorating gingerbread, Bundt cakes, cookies, and other sweets.

Latest in this topic

  • Refreshing Cucumber Sauce — A quick and easy sauce that is ideal as a salad dressing, but also as an accompaniment to grilled fish or meat.
  • Crostini with Tuscan Kale — Simple yet delicious, these crostini with Tuscan kale bring a touch of Tuscany to your table. A perfect appetizer or light meal!
  • Japanese Vegetable Fondue — A quick and fun Japanese 'fondue' where everyone at the table cooks their own vegetables in a delicious sauce. Ideal for informal gatherings.
  • Bagna Cauda — An intense and aromatic warm anchovy and garlic dip, perfect for dipping vegetables and bread in good company.
  • Taramasalata - Creamy Greek Roe Dip — A quick and easy recipe for authentic taramasalata, a well-known Greek fish roe dip, perfect for meze and appetizers.
  • Crostini with Spleen and Chicken Livers — Crostini with Spleen and Chicken Livers — brz i jednostavan recept za večeru tijekom tjedna.
  • Sugar Glaze for Decoration — A simple, quick, and versatile sugar glaze made from just two ingredients, perfect for decorating gingerbread, Bundt cakes, cookies, and other sweets.
  • Veal Tongue with Green Sauce (Salsa Verde) — Veal Tongue with Green Sauce (Salsa Verde) — jednostavno jelo s poznatim okusima, prikladno za obiteljsku večeru.

Frequently asked questions

Which dishes make a light dinner?

Salads, omelettes, creamy soups, vegetable dishes and fish prepared in a lighter way. Choose recipes with less fat and a shorter preparation time.

What if I am hungry but do not want a heavy meal?

Pasta with tomato, chicken with vegetables or an omelette with potatoes are filling enough without being too heavy.

Can I prepare dinner in advance?

Yes. Stews, soups and dishes with minced meat can be reheated, while salads and light dishes are best assembled just before serving.