Dinner Recipes
Browse all Dinner recipes from Chef Erin's Kitchen.
Vegan Mac 'n Cheese
A creamy, dairy-free "cheese" sauce built from pureed cauliflower, carrots, and cashews — proof that plant-based mac 'n cheese doesn't have to come from a freezer box.
Penne alla Vodka
A gluten-free, dairy-free vodka sauce built on cashew cream and homemade pesto — all the richness of the classic without upsetting a sensitive stomach.
Cajun Alfredo
A creamy, spicy Cajun alfredo loaded with shrimp and andouille sausage — one of my most-requested freezer meals, and it disappears just as fast fresh out of the oven.
Sauteed Shrimp
Butter, garlic, and a splash of wine turn a pound of shrimp into a five-minute dinner that tastes like a lot more effort than it took.
Ham and Swiss Mac 'n Cheese
All the flavor of a hot ham and swiss sandwich turned into a rich, cheesy baked mac 'n cheese — a family favorite freezer meal.
Fajita Wraps with Queso Sauce
Chicken, steak, and shrimp fajita burritos smothered in a spicy homemade queso — a freezer meal that tastes like our favorite Mexican restaurant.
Gourmet Seafood Mac 'n Cheese
A creamy four-cheese mac 'n cheese loaded with lobster and shrimp, topped with buttered breadcrumbs — restaurant-worthy comfort food you can stash in the freezer.
Chicken Croquettes
Crispy, gluten-free chicken patties somewhere between a crab cake and a chicken cutlet, coated in pork panko and baked until golden.
Marsala Chicken Ravioli
Chicken mozzarella ravioli baked in a creamy marsala mushroom sauce with parmesan — a restaurant-style dinner made for stocking the freezer.
Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin
Turkey tenderloin slow-cooked in coconut aminos and steak seasoning until it practically falls apart — a nearly hands-off Whole30 dinner.
Chicken and Broccoli Tortellini
Three-cheese tortellini and tender broccoli tossed in a scratch-made alfredo with plenty of chicken — one of the most requested meals from my freezer meal business.
Our Favorite Shrimp and Grits
A restaurant-worthy shrimp and sauce over rich, slow-cooked grits — the recipe I learned by scribbling notes at the elbow of a real chef.
Easy Meatloaf
A simple, no onion-soup-mix meatloaf topped with a tangy ketchup glaze — my own spin on the family recipe that made a meatloaf skeptic out of my husband into a fan.
Southern Shrimp and Pasta
Shrimp and penne in a creamy, BBQ-seasoned sauce with bacon and roasted red peppers — a freezer-friendly Southern spin on shrimp pasta.
Chicken Divan
A cozy, creamy chicken and broccoli bake in a sherry cream sauce with melted cheddar — a healthier-leaning comfort food classic from my freezer meal days.
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken and Sausage
Slow cooker chicken thighs and smoked sausage simmered in a sweet pineapple sauce, served over buttered rice.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
All the flavor of chicken parmesan layered into an easy casserole — pasta, shredded chicken, marinara, and plenty of melted cheese under a buttery breadcrumb topping.
Lobster Ravioli
Store-bought lobster ravioli baked in a rich sherry-tomato cream sauce with parmesan and mozzarella — a restaurant-style dinner that started as a freezer meal.
Baked Chicken Alfredo
A big-batch, rich-but-balanced chicken alfredo bake made for the freezer — perfect for potlucks, big families, or a night you don't want to cook from scratch.
Quesadilla Lasagna
Layers of tortillas, spiced sour cream sauce, and shredded chicken baked casserole-style — the mash-up that solves the Mexican-versus-Italian dinner debate.
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Boneless pork chops brushed with mayonnaise and topped with parmesan and breadcrumbs — a weeknight go-to that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.
Taco Chicken Mac 'n Cheese
Creamy, cheesy baked pasta with a kick of Mexican seasoning and fajita-style chicken — a mashup of two favorites that turned into a restaurant menu regular.
Black Bean Taco Salad
A meatless twist on the classic college-era taco salad, swapping in black and pinto beans and a homemade Catalina dressing.
Cajun Mac 'n Cheese
A beer cheddar bechamel loaded with sharp cheddar, shrimp, and andouille sausage, baked until bubbly — my homage to the best mac 'n cheese I've ever tasted on vacation.
Creamy Baked Mac 'n Cheese
A from-scratch, gluten-free mac 'n cheese with a sharp cheddar bechamel — nicknamed "mac 'n crack" by more than one customer.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breast rolled around ham and swiss, breaded, fried, and baked to a golden finish, topped with bearnaise sauce for a restaurant-worthy dinner at home.
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
All the flavor of chicken cordon bleu — chicken, ham, swiss, and a béarnaise-spiked sauce — without the breading and frying.
Awesome Chicken Quesadillas
Sharp cheddar and pepper jack melted around seasoned chicken with a tangy jalapeno-spiked sauce — our go-to weeknight quesadilla.