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Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

  • Warm lobster rolls on a platter topped with lemon wedges.
    Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls Recipe
    Cook Time23 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
  • 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
  • Chicken parmesan sandwich topped with pesto.
    Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches (Easy and Quick!)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Two bowls of pasta next to a glass of wine.
    Easy Italian Puttanesca Sauce (30-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Lemon chicken pasta, garnished with grated parmesan and lemon slices.
    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
    Cook Time33 Minutes
  • A spoon serving chicken piccata meatballs.
    One-pan Chicken Piccata Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Parmesan-crusted chicken on a blue and white plate, garnished with lemon slices.
    Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Ricotta pasta with arugula.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula (20-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Roasted chicken leg quarters with lemon wedges.
    Crispy Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters (Easy & Foolproof!)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A table set with creamy chicken taco soup, topped with green onions and a side of tortilla chips.
    Creamy Chicken Taco Soup (No Beans)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A white bowl filled with shrimp topped with lemon slices nest to a green napkin.
    Air Fryer Argentine Red Shrimp
    Cook Time13 Minutes
  • A plate of grilled zucchini slices topped with herbs and feta.
    Grilled Zucchini Salad
    Cook Time14 Minutes
  • Three shrimp tacos on wax paper garnished with lime wedges.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A plated serving of Tuscan chicken topped with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Served alongside crusty bread for dipping.
    One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Skillet filled with creamy chicken enchilada dip topped with melted cheese, garnished with chopped scallions, and surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Baked Chicken Enchilada Dip (No Cream Cheese)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Close-up of sesame chicken garnished with green onions alongside vibrant roasted vegetables on a sheet pan, ready to serve.
    Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A plate of breaded orange chicken with white rice and steamed broccoli.
    Quick Air Fryer Orange Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Chicken bolognese on top of spaghetti.
    Easy Ground Chicken Bolognese
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A baking dish of stuffed shells.
    Stuffed Shells with Beef & Ricotta
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Buffalo chicken meatballs on a plate topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Seafood risotto topped with chopped basil on a plate.
    Seafood Risotto with Scallops
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • A blue and white platter serving chicken cacciatore.
    Chicken Cacciatore (No Olives)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Fettuccine topped with chicken and mushrooms.
    Creamy Chicken Marsala with Fettuccine
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Shrimp pasta with vodka sauce in a bowl.
    Shrimp with Vodka Sauce
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A bowl of rigatoni with sausage.
    Simple Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Three sausages topped with caramelized onions with a bowl of Dijon mustard.
    Air Fryer Brats
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Chicken wings with ranch dressing and celery sticks.
    Honey Buffalo Wings
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • fried chicken tenders with ketchup and honey mustard
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • A white plate on a blue napkin full of rice and chicken stir fry.
    Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken and strawberry salad on a platter.
    Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad
    Cook Time23 Minutes

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