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Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

  • Beef meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions on a white plate.
    Sweet & Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs (Perfect for Parties or Dinner)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A fajita topped with guacamole.
    Easy Flank Steak Fajitas with Simple Marinade
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Red wine braised short ribs on a plate with green beans.
    Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
    Cook Time3 Hours 50 Minutes
  • A bowl of penne pasts with onions, beef and thyme.
    One-Pot Creamy French Onion Soup Pasta
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Italian pot roast served over mashed potatoes on a gray plate with gravy and herbs.
    Cozy Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
    Cook Time8 Hours 20 Minutes
  • A bowl of beef stew.
    Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
    Cook Time6 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Ground beef stroganoff served in a bowl with egg noodles and fresh parsley.
    Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff (No Sour Cream)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Pesto chicken meatballs garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on a white plate.
    Pesto Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pork loin steaks in a skillet topped with rosemary.
    Quick Pork Loin Steak Recipe (Juicy & Pan-Seared!)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Cold noodle salad topped with lime wedges.
    Quick Cold Peanut Noodle Salad (25-Minute Thai-Inspired Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Bowl of rice, zucchini and honey chicken thighs topped with scallions.
    Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
    Cook Time47 Minutes
  • Chicken legs with bbq sauce.
    Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A whole roasted chicken with deep golden-brown skin, resting in its juices inside a ceramic baking dish.
    Simple Greek Roasted Whole Chicken
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • A large pan filled with asparagus, cherry tomatoes and white fish.
    Baked Halibut Recipe
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Blue napkin topped with a plate full of a rotisserie chicken.
    Air Fryer Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Crispy Skin, Whole Bird)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pasta al forno in a casserole dish.
    Pasta Al Forno
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pear and arugula salad on a plate next to wooden salad spoons.
    Arugula Pear Salad (with shaved parmesan)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A tray of bbq chicken wings.
    Sticky BBQ Air Fryer Wings (Extra Crispy, No Oil)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A bowl of Caesar salad with steak and croutons.
    Steak Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Creamy mushroom pasta plated with Parmesan shavings and cracked black pepper.
    Creamy Mushroom Pasta with White Wine
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A broccoli and chicken stir fry in a pan with a wooden spoon.
    Peanut Sauce Stir Fry (Quick & Customizable)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A blue plate of pasta with peas.
    30-Minute Creamy Pancetta and Pea Pasta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Quesadillas topped with salsa and guacamole.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A small white bowl filled with a cajun butter sauce.
    5-Minute Cajun Butter Sauce (Perfect for Seafood Boils)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Cavatelli and broccoli pasta with Parmesan cheese.
    Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli & Garlic (Ready in 20 Minutes)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese salad in a wooden bowl.
    Greek Cucumber Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Rotini pasta salad in a bowl.
    Rotini Pasta Salad with Pepperoni
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A platter of wings.
    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken drumsticks topped with parsley.
    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A plate of chicken thighs with bbq sauce and green onions on top.
    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Crispy baked chicken wings.
    Crispy Baked Chicken Wings without Baking Powder
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Diced sausage and vegetables on a sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Italian Sausage with Peppers and Broccoli
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Couscous, asparagus and a piece of breaded fish on a plate.
    Panko Crusted Cod (Simple Stovetop Recipe)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • Dry rub wings on a platter with blue cheese dressing.
    The Crispiest Air Fryer Dry Rub Wings (No Frying Required)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Sheet pan steak bites with roasted potatoes, green beans, garlic-butter sauce, and fresh parsley.
    Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes and Green Beans
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A bowl of roasted tomato soup.
    Roasted Tomato Soup
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Creamy chicken orzo with spinach, parmesan, and chicken pieces garnished with basil.
    Creamy Chicken Orzo with Spinach and Lemon
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Platter of lasagna topped with basil.
    Creamy Pesto Chicken Lasagna with Béchamel
    Cook Time2 Hours

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Hi, I'm Sarah! I create cozy, reliable dinner recipes for busy weeknights - creamy pastas, chicken dinners, hearty soups, and beef and turkey recipes made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Real food that actually tastes good, without spending all night cooking.

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    Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
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    Easy Mediterranean Salmon with Feta and Tomatoes
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  • Bowls of pastina soup on a cutting board with bread.
    Italian Pastina Soup (The Best Italian Penicillin Recipe)
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    Lasagna with Béchamel (No Ricotta)
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