Liam Tran

Liam Tran
Liam Tran
Weeknight Dinners & Restaurant-Style Sides

Hundreds of recipes by Liam Tran – restaurant-style dinners and flavorful sides for home cooks.

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Liam Tran's recipes start from the dishes people order again and again: creamy chicken Alfredo, Japanese clear onion soup, hibachi vegetables, Peruvian tacu tacu, a Big Mac-style pasta salad for a crowd. The bulk of his work sits in Dinners, with a solid second shelf of Sides that round out the plate, from sauces like yum yum to vegetable dishes that hold up next to a main course.

What makes the recipes practical is how they are laid out. Titles state the time and the number of servings up front, so it is easy to see whether a dish fits a Tuesday night or a weekend table. Steps are broken down to the stove-and-oven equipment most kitchens already have, and the flavor-building moves, such as a hot pan for searing, a sauce reduced until it coats a spoon, or a quick pickle for contrast, are explained instead of assumed. He also covers longer projects, like a 48-hour slow-cooked beef bone broth, when the payoff justifies the wait.

Browse his dinners and sides to find something for tonight, or pick a main and pair it with a side from the same collection.

Latest recipes:

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pasta with Brown Butter

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pasta

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Use starchy water to bind the sauce for this Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pasta. The ingredient breakdown helps you prep this rich meal in 30 minutes.

Chicken Mushroom Fall Pasta in 35 Minutes

Chicken Mushroom Fall Pasta

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Rich, earthy flavors define this Chicken Mushroom Fall Pasta. It includes a helpful ingredient role table for easy swaps; get the full recipe here.

Creamy Easy Chicken Pumpkin Pasta

Easy Chicken Pumpkin Pasta

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Pumpkin pasta often tastes too sweet. Easy Chicken Pumpkin Pasta fixes this by browning chicken for savory depth; see why this version works in our guide.

Creamy Fall Chicken Pasta with Sage

Creamy Fall Chicken Pasta

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Nutty brown butter defines this Creamy Fall Chicken Pasta. Includes a table with ingredient swaps to customize your meal. A cozy autumn dinner.

Creamy Tomato Fall Pasta in 25 Minutes

Creamy Tomato Fall Pasta

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Ready in 25 minutes, Creamy Tomato Fall Pasta. This recipe includes a how-to-make-it section for a rich, spicy meal perfect for Autumn Pasta Recipes.

Thanksgiving Pasta Bake with Sage Butter

Thanksgiving Pasta Bake

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Bake undercooked noodles with a sage butter base for this Thanksgiving Pasta Bake. Our quick specs section covers every detail for this 40-minute meal.

Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta with Cremini Mushrooms

Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta

4.00 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 30 min, this Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta is a rich dinner favorite. It includes an ingredient swap table to help you customize the flavor.

Creamy Chicken Brussels Sprouts Pasta

Chicken Brussels Sprouts Pasta

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Charred sprouts and a glossy parmesan sauce define this Chicken Brussels Sprouts Pasta. Check the from prep to plate guide to start cooking tonight.

Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake in 40 Minutes

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Heavy cream sauces can often be too thick. This Pumpkin Pasta Bake stays rich and smooth; see why this recipe actually works in our detailed guide.

Creamy Chicken Butternut Squash Pasta

Chicken Butternut Squash Pasta

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Want a cozy Chicken Butternut Squash Pasta for dinner? This 40-minute meal creates a rich sauce and includes a budget substitute table for easy shopping.

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Bake

Butternut Squash Pasta Bake

4.25 (8 Ratings)

Includes a guide on what each ingredient does. This Butternut Squash Pasta Bake is a cozy meal for families wanting a hearty, filling fall dinner.

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake with Cream Cheese

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a rich Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake? This recipe uses cream cheese for a smooth sauce and includes the logic behind the method for the best result.

Healthy Brussels Sprouts Pasta

Brussels Sprouts Pasta

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Nutty caramelized sprouts shine in this Brussels Sprouts Pasta. Learn why this method works for a rich sauce without cream and start cooking today.

Quick & Healthier Creamy Mushroom Linguine

Creamy Mushroom Linguine

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Earthy and rich Creamy Mushroom Linguine. This guide includes the detailed section What Each Ingredient Does to help you cook. Great for weeknight dinners.

One-Pot Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta One-Pot

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 38 minutes, this Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is a hearty dinner. We explain why this recipe works to show how one-pot cooking keeps the beef tender.

Million Dollar Spaghetti Pasta Bake

Spaghetti Pasta Bake

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Includes a detailed table on ingredient roles and substitutions. This Spaghetti Pasta Bake is a hearty choice for families and hungry crowds.

Failure-Proof Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 25 minutes, Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a dinner favorite. The bringing it together section ensures a rich, glossy sauce every single time.

Hearty Andean Pumpkin Stew

Andean Pumpkin Stew

4.83 (6 Ratings)

A thick, golden Locro de Zapallo or Andean Pumpkin Stew. It includes a substitute table for zapallo to help you get started. Try this Peruvian classic.

Peruvian Burritos with Zesty Aji Verde Sauce

Peruvian Burritos with Aji Verde

4.86 (7 Ratings)

This guide includes a substitution table for the Aji Verde Sauce recipe. Peruvian Burritos are a hearty choice for anyone craving Andean flavors.

Quick Peruvian Beef Stew with Ají Amarillo

Quick Peruvian Beef Stew

4.86 (7 Ratings)

Cilantro, ají amarillo paste and garlic define this Quick Peruvian Beef Stew. This Seco de carne recipe has an ingredient breakdown and takes 78 min.

Authentic Tallarin Saltado with Sirloin Steak

Tallarin Saltado in 30 Minutes

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Stir-fry beef and vegetables for this Tallarin Saltado. Peruvian stir fry noodles with beef are ready in 30 minutes with our from prep to plate guide.