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Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

  • Garlic butter mussels in a bowl.
    Garlic Butter Mussels in White Wine Sauce (Quick Summer Seafood Appetizer)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Air fryer chicken on top of waffles with syrup.
    Air Fryer Nashville-Style Hot Chicken and Waffles
    Cook Time1 Hours 50 Minutes
  • Teriyaki ground beef served with rice, broccoli, red peppers, and scallions in a brown bowl.
    Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowls with Veggies and Rice
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A spoon scooping potato salad on a plate.
    Roasted Italian Potato Salad
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Mashed potatoes topped with butter slices and fresh thyme.
    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Platter of grilled chicken Cobb salad with avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, feta, and romaine.
    Chicken Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Golden brown grilled chicken thighs with honey mustard marinade on a grill pan.
    Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Sheet pan full of roasted Italian veggies with fresh basil.
    Easy Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Oven-Baked in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Pesto pasta salad topped with balsamic glaze.
    Easy Pesto Orzo Salad
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Grilled chicken breast with rosemary served next to a large portion of arugula salad.
    Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rosemary Marinade
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Close view of creamy rigatoni pasta in pink sauce, sprinkled with Parmesan and topped with fresh basil leaves, with a fork in the bowl.
    Creamy Italian Pink Sauce for Pasta (No Vodka!)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken dip in a pan topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Dip (No Ranch)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Two turkey burgers with fries in a parchment-lined tray, ready to serve.
    Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Side view of assembled Greek turkey burger on a wooden board with lettuce and tomato.
    Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Cheeseburgers on a plate.
    Juicy Stovetop Burgers (Easy, No-Grill Recipe)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A plate filled with a lemon pepper seasoned chicken thigh and veggies.
    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Tortellini pasta salad mixed with salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and artichokes garnished with microgreens.
    Antipasto Tortellini Salad (Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A bowl of pappardelle topped with chicken ragu, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and basil with a side of bread.
    Braised Chicken Ragu
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • A plate of spaghetti and shrimp scampi.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Bang bang chicken skewers with a bowl of dipping sauce, lime wedges, sesame seeds, and scallions on a floral platter.
    Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A close-up of baked chicken pesto gnocchi in a cast-iron skillet, topped with golden melted cheese and fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Close-up of air fryer Caprese chicken on a glass platter, showing melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant basil pesto with a metal serving tong.
    Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted Cornish hens topped with lemon and rosemary, served with Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes.
    Roasted Cornish Hens (Spatchcocked)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Whole chicken surrounded by baby potatoes and onion in a Dutch oven.
    Oven Roasted Whole Chicken and Potatoes (using your Dutch Oven!)
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • A close-up of a golden-brown spatchcock chicken in a cast-iron skillet.
    Easy Spatchcock Chicken (in your Cast Iron)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Warm lobster rolls on a platter topped with lemon wedges.
    Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls Recipe
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs served on a slate board with sesame seeds.
    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
    Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted potatoes on a white platter with thyme garnish.
    Parmesan Crusted Potatoes (Garlic & Herb)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Bowls of spaghetti with text "How long is leftover spaghetti good for?".
    How Long Leftover Spaghetti Lasts (Fridge & Freezer Tips)
  • Cooked sausage recipes with text "How long does cooked sausage last?"?".
    Cooked Sausage Storage Guide: Fridge, Freezer & Safety Tips
  • Bowls of pastina soup on a cutting board with bread.
    Italian Pastina Soup (The Best Italian Penicillin Recipe)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Ground pork pasta on a plate.
    Ground Pork Pasta (20-Minute Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Spiral ham with a glaze.
    Air Fryer Ham with Bourbon Glaze (Juicy & Easy!)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Baked buffalo chicken tacos with a bowl of avocado yogurt sauce.
    Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Chicken)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Baked Greek salmon in a baking dish.
    Baked Mediterranean Salmon (Easy 30-Minute Dinner!)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Three-cheese macaroni and cheese on a gray plate, garnished with fresh chives and black pepper.
    3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (No Flour)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A sandwich on a small plate, served with a side of fries and a cold drink in the background.
    Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches (30-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Zucchini and lemon risotto.
    Creamy Zucchini Risotto with Parmesan (Easy Summer Recipe)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs garnished with sliced green onions and served alongside white rice and green beans.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time34 Minutes

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