Maxwell Reed

Maxwell Reed
Maxwell Reed
Weeknight Dinners and Sheet-Pan Meals

Hundreds of recipes by Maxwell Reed – easy dinners, casseroles, slow cooker meals and quick bakes.

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Maxwell Reed's recipes start from the dinner table: a pan of baked chicken thighs, a pot of crockpot soup, a creamy mushroom ravioli sauce or a Salisbury steak with gravy. Most of his work lives in Dinner, where weeknight mains, casseroles and slow cooker meals make up the bulk of his recipes. He also adds a handful of dishes for other parts of the day, including a make-ahead hashbrown breakfast casserole, an overnight French toast bake and easy appetizers or party snacks.

What ties his recipes together is practicality. Ingredients are the kind you find at an ordinary supermarket, steps are written in the order you actually do them, and many dishes can be prepped ahead, baked in one pan or left to cook slowly while you do something else. He also likes copycat restaurant favorites made at home, plus seasonal bakes such as pumpkin dump cake and banana bread cobbler for when dinner needs a dessert.

If you are planning the week's meals, browse his Snacks for easy party food, or start with the latest recipes below and pick a dinner for tonight.

Latest recipes:

Mushroom Ravioli Sauce in 20 Minutes

Mushroom Ravioli Sauce

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Brown the mushrooms deeply in a pan first for this Mushroom Ravioli Sauce. Searing the cremini mushrooms creates a rich, salty finish in 20 min.

Crispy Gluten Free Breaded Tilapia in 28 Minutes

Crispy Gluten Free Breaded Tilapia

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Crispy Gluten Free Breaded Tilapia has a satisfying crunch without the wheat. High heat oil creates a shattering crust for flaky fish. Ready in 28 minutes.

Homemade French Dip Beef Sandwich

Pan-Seared French Dip Beef

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Tender beef and rich broth define this French Dip Beef. A deep sear creates a rich crust before cooking for 2 hours 55 minutes. Try this recipe.

Homemade French Bread Pizza with Garlic Butter

Crispy French Bread Pizza

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Garlicky and crisp French Bread Pizza. Pre-toasting the bread ensures the crust stays firm under the sauce. A reliable choice for family dinner nights.

Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta in 20 Minutes

Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Ready in 20 min, Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta. Use starchy pasta water to emulsify the sauce, which keeps the lemon and butter blended on the plate.

Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs

Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Braise these Beef Short Ribs in the oven for a rich, savory glaze. Low heat breaks down tough fibers until the meat is fork-tender in 4 hours.

Lasagna Cheese Filling with Ricotta and Cottage Cheese

Lasagna Cheese Filling

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Mixing ricotta with strained cottage cheese keeps pasta layers stable. This Lasagna Cheese Filling is for home cooks wanting a creamy, protein-rich center.

Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole with Mushrooms

Chicken Tetrazzini with Mushrooms

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Want a comforting Chicken Tetrazzini? Undercook your pasta before baking so it finishes in the oven without turning into mush for a better texture.

Crispy Gluten Free Baked Tilapia with Almond Flour

Gluten Free Baked Tilapia

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Almond flour and olive oil create a golden crust for this Gluten Free Baked Tilapia. The nut-based coating stays crisp and juicy in 25 min.

Gnocchi Carbonara with Smoked Turkey

Gnocchi Carbonara in 25 Minutes

4.29 (7 Ratings)

Weeknight cooks will love this Gnocchi Carbonara. The heat-off method keeps the eggs from scrambling for a rich, glossy coat that clings to the dumplings.

Baked Tilapia from Frozen with Lemon Butter

Baked Tilapia from Frozen

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 25 minutes, this Baked Tilapia From Frozen is simple. Lemon slices act as a rack to prevent puddles, ensuring the fish stays flaky.

Hearty Turkey Potato Soup

One-Pot Turkey Potato Soup

4.00 (3 Ratings)

Sear the smoked turkey first to build a savory base for this Turkey Potato Soup. This rich, one-pot meal is ready in 45 min and serves six people.

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos with Honey Glaze

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Chicken Wonton Tacos with a shatteringly crisp shell. A honey and soy sauce glaze creates a sticky finish on the chicken. Ready in 35 minutes.

Low-Sodium Baja Fish Taco Seasoning

Fish Taco Seasoning

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Ready in 5 minutes, this Fish Taco Seasoning is a pantry staple. It balances smoky heat with savory aromatics to provide big flavor without too much salt.

Taco Seasoning for Ground Turkey in 5 Minutes

Taco Seasoning for Ground Turkey

5.00 (4 Ratings)

Home cooks needing Taco Seasoning for Ground Turkey can mix this in minutes. Smoked paprika and cumin add the richness usually found in beef tacos.

Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix in 5 Minutes

Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Get a bold, smoky flavor with this Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix. Avoid gummy fillers and control the salt by mixing your own blend from pantry staples.

Taco Seasoning for Ground Beef

Taco Seasoning in 5 Minutes

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Home cooks wanting a fast Taco Seasoning can use this mix. Smoked paprika adds a punch of smoke without thickeners for a bold Mexican spice for ground beef.

Ground Beef Taco Salad in 20 Minutes

Ground Beef Taco Salad

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Ground Beef Taco Salad with a zesty crunch. Searing the meat over high heat keeps the beef juicy while greens stay crisp. Ready in 20 minutes.

Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup with Beef Broth

Creamy Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup

3.83 (6 Ratings)

Russet potatoes, garlic, and beef broth create this Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup. This slow cooker cheesy potato soup thickens without flour in 6h 25min.

Instant Pot Tilapia in 20 Minutes

Instant Pot Tilapia

4.33 (6 Ratings)

High pressure cooks frozen fillets quickly so you do not have to wait for a thaw. This Instant Pot Tilapia is ideal for busy weeknight dinners.

Creamy Chicken Divan with Mayo

Creamy Chicken Divan with Mayo

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Chicken Divan with Mayo makes a creamy, savory meal for the family. Blanching the broccoli ensures the base doesn't become watery. Ready in 50 minutes.