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Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

  • Chicken pot pie with a serving scooped out and a bowl of pie beside it on a wooden table.
    Chicken Pot Pie with Store-Bought Crust (Make Ahead)
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Finished bowl of leftover turkey noodle soup with egg noodles, carrots, celery, and herbs.
    Leftover Turkey Soup (Easy, Cozy & Freezer-Friendly)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A pot pie with a wooden spoon digging in.
    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Baked chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan with golden, caramelized edges.
    Garlic Rosemary Chicken and Fall Vegetables (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • A bowl of slow cooker beef and barley soup served with crusty bread and fresh thyme.
    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup (Hearty, One-Pot Comfort Food)
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Overhead view of butternut squash mac and cheese served in bowls with garlic and cheese on the side.
    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Creamy Fall Comfort Food)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Roasted turkey with herbs on a cutting board.
    How to Roast a Turkey (Juicy, No-Fuss Method)
    Cook Time4 Hours 55 Minutes
  • Orecchiette pasta in a creamy pumpkin sauce topped with basil, served on a blue plate with fork.
    Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Cooked pork chops nestled in a skillet with caramelized apples, onions, cider sauce, and fresh rosemary.
    Apple Cider Pork Chops (One-Pan Fall Dinner)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Two bowls of loaded beef chili with toppings of cheese, sour cream, corn chips, scallions, and cilantro on a wooden table.
    Easy Beef Chili (Hearty One-Pot Comfort Food)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Four air-fried chicken thighs with a crisp dry rub exterior, plated on a speckled white serving dish.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Dry Rub
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chicken with cranberry sauce and brussels sprouts on a plate.
    Cranberry Orange Chicken (Easy Baked Thighs Recipe)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Short rib ragu pasta on a plate.
    Braised Short Rib Ragu
    Cook Time3 Hours 25 Minutes
  • A bowl of creamy buffalo chicken pasta garnished with fresh green onions and buffalo sauce drizzle.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta (Spicy & Creamy Comfort Food)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Crispy golden panko air fryer haddock fillets served in a basket with lemon wedges and parsley.
    Crispy Panko Air Fryer Haddock (Easy Breaded Fish Recipe)
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Tomato vodka orzo with spinach and parmesan served on a blue plate with fresh basil.
    Creamy Tomato Vodka Orzo (30-Minute One-Pan Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Potato wedges with ketchup.
    Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries (Seasoned, Ready in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Tuna patties topped with aioli and chives with a bowl of aioli on the side.
    Easy Tuna Cakes Recipe (Tuna Patties)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Three tacos topped with slaw and avocado garnished with lime wedges.
    Korean Beef Tacos
    Cook Time1 Hours 25 Minutes
  • Garlic butter mussels in a bowl.
    Garlic Butter Mussels in White Wine Sauce (Quick Summer Seafood Appetizer)
    Cook Time30 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
  • 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 Pink Pasta Sauce (20-Minute Tomato Cream)
    Cook Time30 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 Thigh Ragu with Pasta
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 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
  • Crispy roasted potatoes on a white platter with thyme garnish.
    Parmesan Crusted Potatoes (Garlic & Herb)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Bowls of pastina soup on a cutting board with bread.
    Italian Pastina Soup (The Best Italian Penicillin Recipe)
    Cook Time35 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
  • 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 (Baked, Saucy, 40 Minutes)
    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 (One Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time33 Minutes
  • A spoon serving chicken piccata meatballs.
    One-pan Chicken Piccata Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Ricotta pasta with arugula.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula (20-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes

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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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