Can’t make up your mind on what to have for dinner? We’ve all been there. Whether you’re trying to plan the perfect meal for a group of friends or just need to make a decision and figure out what to feed yourself, we’re here to help. Answer a few questions about your culinary tastes and preferences, and we’ll tell you what kind of dish you should eat for dinner—complete with recipe suggestions so you can hit the ground running!
Questions Overview
- McDonald’s
- Taco Bell
- Domino’s
- Panda Express
- Chicken
- Beef
- Salmon
- Tofu
- Rice
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- Lettuce (and other leafy greens)
- Broccoli
- Onions
- Bell peppers
- Yes, healthy ingredients are the main things I look for in a recipe.
- It’d be nice to have a healthy dinner, but it’s not my first priority.
- I don’t really care if my dinner is highly nutritional.
- Flavor comes first! I’m looking for something delicious—not health food.
- Basil
- Thyme
- Cayenne pepper
- Cumin
- Pesto
- Ketchup
- Sriracha
- Soy sauce
- Swiss
- Parmesan
- Goat
- Mozzarella
- Ice cream
- Cookies
- Fresh fruit
- Candy
- Italian
- Mexican
- Chinese
- American
- Wine
- Beer
- Water
- Soda
- Seven-layer dip
- Diced fruit tray
- Pigs in a blanket
- Macaroni salad
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Cook up some pasta and fix a dish using your favorite sauces, whether you\u2019re feeling a delicious baked pasta<\/a> with marinara sauce and ricotta or a savory chicken alfredo<\/a> meal with parmesan. And, if you\u2019re feeling ambitious, you could even make the sauces from scratch. Bon appetit!","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Homemade-Spaghetti-Sauce"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cook-Pasta"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce","id":139942,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Homemade-Spaghetti-Sauce","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Make-Homemade-Spaghetti-Sauce-Step-18-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Homemade-Spaghetti-Sauce-Step-18-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce"},{"title":"How to Cook Pasta","id":2365,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cook-Pasta","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b9\/Cook-Pasta-Step-15-Version-8.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Cook-Pasta-Step-15-Version-8.jpg","alt":"How to Cook Pasta"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels-enginakyurt-1437267.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Pexels-enginakyurt-1437267.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Pexels-enginakyurt-1437267.jpg"},{"number":3,"text":"Have a hearty salad!","meaning":"It seems like you\u2019re in the mood for a super healthy (yet filling) dinner\u2014so why not prepare a salad? After all, salads are more than just leafy greens; you can load them up with your favorite veggies, fruits, and proteins. So, what are you waiting for? Explore how to pick and choose the ideal toppings for your salad in this article<\/a>, and enjoy.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-the-Simplest-Lettuce-Salad"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Salad"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Prepare an Easy & Delicious Lettuce Salad","id":1994609,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-the-Simplest-Lettuce-Salad","image":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/ce\/Make-the-Simplest-Lettuce-Salad-Step-8-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-the-Simplest-Lettuce-Salad-Step-8-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Prepare an Easy & Delicious Lettuce Salad"},{"title":"How to Make a Salad","id":47859,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Salad","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Make-a-Salad-Step-18-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-a-Salad-Step-18-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Make a Salad"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels-dana-tentis-118658-1213710.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/81\/Pexels-dana-tentis-118658-1213710.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Pexels-dana-tentis-118658-1213710.jpg"},{"number":4,"text":"Have a burger or sandwich!","meaning":"Don\u2019t worry\u2014if you\u2019re in the mood for a burger but don\u2019t have a grill, you can also cook your burgers using a skillet on the stove. On the other hand, if you\u2019re in the mood for a sandwich, you\u2019re in luck: there are so many varieties to choose from! You might be craving a club sandwich<\/a>, for instance, or a classic grilled cheese<\/a>, a Cuban, or a panini<\/a>. The options are endless!","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Zinger-Burgers"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Sub-Sandwich"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Make Zinger Burgers","id":5673320,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Zinger-Burgers","image":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Make-Zinger-Burgers-Step-15.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Zinger-Burgers-Step-15.jpg","alt":"How to Make Zinger Burgers"},{"title":"How to Make a Sub Sandwich","id":202479,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Sub-Sandwich","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6a\/Make-a-Sub-Sandwich-Step-9-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-a-Sub-Sandwich-Step-9-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Make a Sub Sandwich"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels valeriya 1639565.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Pexels-valeriya-1639565.jpg\/-crop-460-329-407px-Pexels-valeriya-1639565.jpg"},{"number":5,"text":"Have a seafood dish!","meaning":"It sounds like you\u2019re hungry for some savory seafood, and luckily, there are so many different ways to prepare (or order) it. You might be interested in some good old-fashioned fish and chips, for example, or feel like treating yourself to some calamari<\/a>. You might cook your favorite fish fillet, or pan-fry some scallops<\/a>. Since it often includes fish, crab, and other seafood, you might even make some sushi<\/a>! Consider what you\u2019re really craving.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cook-Salmon-Fillet"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Prepare-Shrimp-for-Cooking"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Cook Salmon Fillet","id":2535837,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cook-Salmon-Fillet","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/20\/Cook-Salmon-Fillet-Step-21-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Cook-Salmon-Fillet-Step-21-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Cook Salmon Fillet"},{"title":"How to Prepare Shrimp for Cooking","id":1512195,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Prepare-Shrimp-for-Cooking","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/63\/Prepare-Shrimp-for-Cooking-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Prepare-Shrimp-for-Cooking-Step-7-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Prepare Shrimp for Cooking"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels valeriya 1123250.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/df\/Pexels-valeriya-1123250.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Pexels-valeriya-1123250.jpg"},{"number":6,"text":"Have a fried rice dish!","meaning":"Fried rice is a tasty dish that works with a wide variety of ingredients, including vegetables, eggs, and meats. There are also different ways to make it based on cuisine, whether you prefer traditional Chinese fried rice<\/a> (with egg, ginger, garlic, and veggies) or Nigerian fried rice<\/a> (with veggies and beef thrown in).","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cook-Rice-in-a-Rice-Cooker"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Egg-Fried-Rice"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Cook Rice in a Rice Cooker","id":218571,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cook-Rice-in-a-Rice-Cooker","image":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Cook-Rice-in-a-Rice-Cooker-Step-16-Version-6.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Cook-Rice-in-a-Rice-Cooker-Step-16-Version-6.jpg","alt":"How to Cook Rice in a Rice Cooker"},{"title":"How to Cook Egg-Fried Rice at Home","id":350658,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Egg-Fried-Rice","image":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f5\/Make-Egg-Fried-Rice-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Egg-Fried-Rice-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Cook Egg-Fried Rice at Home"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels ehioma osih 109764575 11743998.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5e\/Pexels-ehioma-osih-109764575-11743998.jpg\/-crop-460-329-263px-Pexels-ehioma-osih-109764575-11743998.jpg"},{"number":7,"text":"Have tacos!","meaning":"Are you a fan of Mexican cuisine? Tacos are a traditional Mexican food: a corn (or wheat) based tortilla topped with a filling. However, the specifics of what you fill them with are totally up to you! Check out the different ways to make tacos here<\/a> (from carne asada to adobo), or put together your own taco filling based on the veggies, proteins, cheese, and spices you find most delicious.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Tacos"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Eat-a-Taco"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Make Tacos","id":311989,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Tacos","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0a\/Make-Tacos-Step-34.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Tacos-Step-34.jpg","alt":"How to Make Tacos"},{"title":"How to Eat a Taco","id":217960,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Eat-a-Taco","image":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/54\/Eat-a-Taco-Step-10-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Eat-a-Taco-Step-10-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Eat a Taco"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Pexels chitokan 2092507.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Pexels-chitokan-2092507.jpg\/-crop-460-329-460px-Pexels-chitokan-2092507.jpg"},{"number":8,"text":"Have an omelette!","meaning":"Who doesn\u2019t love breakfast for dinner? Eggs are a great source of protein, and you don\u2019t have to eat them only for breakfast; a dinner omelette<\/a> can be an amazing meal, especially if you make some toast<\/a> and cook some potatoes<\/a> (or perhaps slice some fruit) for a side. 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More About Worldwide Cuisines (& Recipes)
Italian. Italian is one of the most consistently popular cuisines worldwide! Expect to see plenty of pizza, pasta, delectable sauces (like pesto, marinara, and alfredo), cheeses, tomatoes, and meats (like seafood and sausages) in Italian cuisine. Popular dishes include lasagna, pasta alfredo, chicken parmesan, and Margherita pizza. You’ll also see many herbs like basil and oregano—plus desserts like tiramisu or gelato.
Recipes:
Japanese.
Japanese cuisine is known for being fresh, simple, balanced—and, of course, flavorful. Many Japanese recipes include various types of fish, pickled vegetables, or deep-fried veggies with rice. While there are many well-known Japanese dishes, from ramen, tempura, and teriyaki to miso soup, the most popular is absolutely sushi!
Recipes:
Indian.
Indian cuisine is incredibly diverse, varying across the different regions of India—which is why there are so many flavors to choose from when you prepare Indian food. Indian cuisine often consists of hot, zesty, very flavorful food, usually accompanied by several spices and herbs. Popular Indian dishes include tandoori chicken, curry, samosas, biryani rice, and naan.
Recipes:
Mexican.
Mexican cuisine is consistently colorful, spicy, and full of flavor. Traditionally, Mexican cuisine blends ingredients from that region of the Americas with Spanish flavors to create famous dishes like tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and guacamole. Mexican cuisine is a common street food—but also popular around the world because of how easily customizable it is.
Recipes:
Chinese.
Chinese cuisine (like Indian) is extremely varied—though some staple dishes are known and loved worldwide. For example, Chinese dumplings are extremely popular, along with dishes that include stir-fried vegetables, rice, and meats. Chinese cuisine has been the inspiration behind various foods from other countries, including the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Recipes:
Greek.
Greece is one of the world’s oldest cultures—so naturally, Greek cuisine has been well-known (and loved) for a long time worldwide. Because Greece is heavily influenced by its proximity to the sea, Greek food typically involves a lot of fish, squid, mussels, and lobster. However, it’s also got plenty of other foods, including the popular eggplant-based moussaka, tzatziki (which is a type of dip), and a sweet pastry with nuts and honey called Baklava.
Recipes:
French.
French food is considered some of the best in the world! French cuisine utilizes ingredients like butter, cream, wine, herbs, vegetables, and chocolate. Classic dishes include ratatouille, bouillabaisse, onion soup, and steak tartare. French pastries—including the iconic croissant—are also known worldwide, along with various wines, bread, and cheeses.
Recipes:
Traditional American.
It’s not always obvious what counts as American cuisine because American cuisine blends together all the different flavors, ingredients, and cultures of people who have immigrated to the United States over many years. Often, American chefs adapt regional versions of a dish—and that’s what defines it as American. For example, burgers, fries, fried chicken, and deep-dish pizza are all examples of foods that have been adapted and brought into the fold of “American cuisine.”
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