Are you ever getting ready to cook, but searching for the perfect playlist? I always am! I’ve spent a lot of time picking out some of my favorite cooking playlists and I’m excited to share them with you (I’m also sharing some delicious recipes to make while listening to the best themed playlists)!
My husband and I like to theme our music to the food we’re cooking and eating. Then, after the meal is made, we can keep enjoying the same playlist while we’re eating (and the kids love to dance, see playlist selection and how we enjoy them here and here). It helps make the meal more fun for everyone! (We always like to listen using this speaker).
I truly believe it is an art to be able to create a well-done playlist and that is just not a skill I have! So, when I find the perfect playlist, I’m quick to save it and happy to share it.
Here are the playlists we love, with the food we’re always cooking.
- Skillet lasagna – made with only 5 ingredients and super easy
- Summer roasted vegetable lasagna – a great vegetarian take on a traditional dish
- Instant Pot spaghetti and meat sauce – try this classic recipe all made in your Instant Pot
- Italian sausage pasta – a hearty dinner made with kale and peppers
- Sausage pizza with kale – another kale dish that is super tasty
- Sheet pan pizza – perfect for a group of people and simple to make
- Air Fryer chicken piccata – another classic recipe made in a more modern way
- Italian turkey sausage & couscous – a creative mixture anyone will enjoy
- Eggless waffles – these are also delicious with strawberry sauce and chocolate chips
- Scrambled eggs and toast – there is an art to cooking the best scrambled egg!
- Banana cinnamon roll muffin – made in an Air Fryer or in the oven
- Breakfast casserole – made in your slow cooker and perfect for a group
- Sweet potato pancakes – a fun take on another traditional recipe
- BELTCH breakfast sandwich – filling and delicious with the best drippy egg
- Shortcut Danish pastry – only 5 ingredients and incredibly easy!
- Balsamic grilled vegetables – a staple in our house all year long
- Grilled bread – this side dish adds the perfect touch to round out any meal
- Steak and chimichurri – perfect on the grill for a beautiful lunch or summertime dinner
- Grilled sweet potatoes – my favorite way to enjoy a sweet potato
- Cabbage steak – only 3 ingredients and amazingly delicious
- Citrus chicken drumsticks – bright, flavorful and affordable!
- Taco pizza – a fun take on traditional tacos
- Steak tacos with cranberry salsa – the tart salsa pairs perfectly with rich steak flavors
- Chicken tacos with pineapple salsa – a fun and fresh way to enjoy tacos
- Enchiladas with cheese sauce – seriously so amazing. Make ahead and enjoy!
- Pulled pork nachos – a favorite game day (or any day) recipe
- Pork carnitas tacos – only 5 ingredients and made in a slow cooker
- Slow roasted chicken tacos with radish slaw – cooking slowly allows the chicken to absorb all of the delicious flavors
- and more here!
List of my favorite themed cooking playlists (or dinner playlists!)
- Brunch-breakfast cafe vibes
- Italian food playlist
- Mexican food playlist
- Grilling playlist
- Holiday baking
- Yacht rock
Rachael K. says
I absolutely love this post! We love music in our house, what a great idea to play music to match the meal!
Sweetphi says
YAY, thank you so much for your comment, totally made my day! We love music, and it’s really sweet to see the kids get into it too, they love dancing a little at mealtimes when we play music and it just brightens the mood!!