Lukas Dean’s

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Diner recipes you can cook tonight

Original recipes in plain steps. Every one scales up or down, prints cleanly and has a cook mode that keeps your screen awake.

Diner Cinnamon Rolls

Soft yeast rolls with a brown-sugar swirl and cream cheese icing.

2 hr 35 min total · makes 12 rolls · Takes patience

Fluffy Diner Pancakes

Tall, tender pancakes from a simple batter you can stir in one bowl.

30 min total · makes 8 pancakes · Easy

Skillet Grilled Cheese

Crisp, buttery bread and cheese that melts all the way through.

13 min total · makes 1 sandwich · Easy

Easy Pan Pizza

A thick, crisp-bottomed pizza from a no-knead dough and a hot oven.

1 hr 30 min total · makes 6 slices · Easy

Crispy Diner Hash Browns

Shredded potatoes with a brown, shattering crust and a soft middle.

27 min total · makes 4 servings · Easy

Thick Vanilla Milkshake

A spoon-standing shake made with just ice cream, milk and vanilla.

5 min total · makes 1 shake · Easy

Diner French Toast

Thick bread soaked in cinnamon custard and griddled until golden.

25 min total · makes 6 slices · Easy

Classic Diner Omelet

A tender, folded three-egg omelet with melted cheese and your favorite fillings.

9 min total · makes 1 omelet · Takes practice

Buttermilk Biscuits

Tall, flaky biscuits made with cold butter and a gentle hand.

34 min total · makes 8 biscuits · Easy

Diner Sausage Gravy

Peppery country gravy built right in the pan, made for biscuits.

20 min total · makes 4 servings · Easy

Diner Patty Melt

A griddled burger on buttered rye with Swiss cheese and sweet caramelized onions.

55 min total · makes 2 sandwiches · Takes patience

Creamy Tomato Soup

Silky tomato soup that was made for dunking a grilled cheese.

40 min total · makes 4 servings · Easy

Classic Diner Meatloaf

A juicy, tender meatloaf with a sweet tangy ketchup glaze.

1 hr 30 min total · makes 8 slices · Easy

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy macaroni made in one pot with a simple cheese sauce.

30 min total · makes 4 servings · Easy

Soft Scrambled Eggs

Silky, custard-soft eggs in five minutes, with a pan trick that keeps them from going rubbery.

6 min total · makes 2 servings · Easy

Cooking involves heat and sharp tools. Kids cook with an adult. Times and temperatures are guides, so use your own judgment and a thermometer, and watch for allergens.