Quick Dinner Recipes


Key ingredients for simple summer dishes

Key ingredients for simple summer dishes

What ingredients do you really need to make a quick and easy summer meal? Here's a list of our favorites. Some of them might be helpful to you.

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Quick Pasta PuttanescaViews: 2,337

Italian pasta "Puttanesca" is macaroni in an incredibly delicious and aromatic sauce made from mashed tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, and dried herbs. It's made quickly from...

Farfalle pasta, plum tomatoes, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Chicken with rice in the ovenViews: 6,019

This delicious, filling, and simple chicken casserole is loaded with vegetables and cheese in addition to the basic ingredients. Using shredded rotisserie chicken, the casserole will have a more...

Grilled chicken, broccoli, rice, plum tomatoes, Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 626
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Halibut in the ovenViews: 13,560

Juicy baked halibut with a refreshing hint of lemon and paprika is the perfect dish for a light, healthy dinner and comes together in no time. Fresh white fish absorbs flavors easily, so let it...

halibut, lemon juice, paprika...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Baked Salmon with CitrusViews: 2,417

This simple recipe will help you cook delicious salmon in the oven, even if you're a kitchen novice. Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor, and it's ready in less than half an hour. It's one of those recipes that always...

salmon, oranges, lemon, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, dill...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Appetizers, Fish, .
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Pan-fried tilapiaViews: 18 186

The unique flavor of fried tilapia fillets comes from the seafood seasoning, which is mixed with flour and then dredged. Frying these tender fillets takes no more than 5 minutes.

tilapia, fish seasoning...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Appetizers, Fish, .
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Spicy shrimp with riceViews: 13 107

This dish is ready in just 20 minutes, all in one pan—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Shrimp are sautéed with ginger and garlic, then tossed with a spicy Asian sauce and...

Shrimp, basmati rice, rice vinegar, hot sauce, orange juice, red pepper flakes, ginger root, starch...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Grilled chicken dishes for a weeknight

Grilled chicken dishes for a weeknight

Prepare a quick dinner on a weeknight when you're short on time using a simple trick: use grilled or ready-made chicken in the recipe.

Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
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Posole Corn ChowderViews: 2,398

Thanks to rotisserie chicken and canned vegetables, this traditional Mexican chowder comes together in just 16 minutes. Besides the chicken, which you only need to shred with two forks,...

Grilled chicken, tomatoes, hominy corn, lime, radishes, avocado, Napa cabbage, tomato paste, pimento pepper, chili seasoning, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
5 Spring Side Dish Recipes

5 Spring Side Dish Recipes

Complete your weekday dinner with fresh, simple side dishes from our chefs.

Pasta Recipes for Spring Dinners

Pasta Recipes for Spring Dinners

These quick and easy pasta recipes are full of fresh flavors.

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Tortellini with green peas in a creamy sauceViews: 14,053

Italian tortellini dumplings are delicious on their own, but they're even more delicious served in a flavorful tomato sauce made with grilled Italian prosciutto and garlic.

tortellini pasta, dumplings, prosciutto, pancetta, parmesan cheese, peas, cream...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 475
Simple chicken dishes

Simple chicken dishes

You don't have to be a professional chef to prepare a delicious chicken lunch or dinner. Even beginners can handle these simple dishes.

Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Frozen chicken breast fillet, fried in an air fryerViews: 16,047

An air fryer can transform frozen chicken breast fillets into juicy, golden-brown meat in minutes. Rub the breasts, without defrosting, with olive oil, salt, and black pepper and place in...

chicken breasts...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 245
Categories: Salads, Egg, With beans, .
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Dinner salad with eggs and beansViews: 9,042

A generous amount of juicy salad greens, canned beans, vegetables, and eggs—a great set of ingredients for a big dinner salad. But don't let the word "salad" or the prospect of...

Bibb lettuce, endive, celery, white beans, turnips, eggs, tarragon...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 399
Categories: Salads, Leafy, Egg, .
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Chef's saladViews: 6,876

American Chef's Salad is a quick and delicious dish filled with fresh, juicy vegetables, herbs, deli meats, cheese, and eggs. It's quite filling and can be served as a main course...

Salad mix, frisse lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, ham, Brie cheese, Dijon mustard, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 513
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, Grill, .
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Steak with dumplingsViews: 2,098

Potato and cheese-filled vareniki are a great quick side dish for meat, and a little spinach adds healthy fiber. Boil store-bought frozen vareniki, mix with spinach, and top with...

beef, spinach, sour cream...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 508
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Caribbean flounder with rice and pigeon peasViews: 3,089

Flounder fillets are drizzled with a mixture of olive oil, tangy Caribbean sauce, cilantro, and lime zest, and baked in the oven until done. The delicate white fish quickly absorbs all the spicy flavors and...

flounder, pigeon peas, shallots, jalapeño peppers, celery, brown rice, plum tomatoes, cilantro...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 410
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Pad Thai Noodles with TurkeyViews: 13 001

Pad Thai noodles are quick and easy to make at home using Asian ingredients commonly found on European grocery shelves. The star of this dish is...

Linguine pasta, turkey, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, bean sprouts, peanuts...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Italian pasta with tomatoes, salami and smoked mozzarellaViews: 2,854

Sweet heirloom tomatoes, Italian salami, smoked mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil infuse this simple dish with a bouquet of vibrant flavors. This pasta requires no...

Campanella pasta, penne pasta, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, salami, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 570
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Spicy beef patties with couscousViews: 2,631

This complete Middle Eastern-style dish is ready in less than half an hour. It's perfect for a quick and delicious weekday dinner. Ground beef is mixed with spices, including...

Ground beef, couscous, carrots, dried apricots, raisins, cumin, cinnamon, paprika...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 680
Categories: Salads, With pasta, .
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Rice and cherry tomato salad with agave dressingViews: 2,859

This hearty salad is made with cooked white rice, infused with the richness of vegetables and vibrant Mexican flavors. Combine the rice with halved lettuce...

Rice, queso fresco, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, lime juice, chili sauce, agave nectar, green onions...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Tagliatelle pasta with corn and cherry tomatoesViews: 6,747

Although corn isn't a traditional ingredient in Italian pasta, it adds an extra summery flavor to the dish without losing its Mediterranean charm. Flat pasta...

Tagliatelle pasta, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, corn, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Easy Steak Dinner Recipes

Easy Steak Dinner Recipes

Add steak to your menu with these easy dinner recipes.

Healthy and quick dinner recipes

Healthy and quick dinner recipes

With these easy chef recipes, you'll have healthy and filling dinners ready in no time.

Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Fried chicken in tart peach sauceViews: 4,968

This dish can be prepared using either fresh or frozen peaches and enjoyed year-round. Peach slices are simmered in a tart Asian soy sauce-based sauce,...

chicken, rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, ginger root, almonds, peaches...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 316
Healthy Dinners in 40 Minutes or Less (114 Quick and Easy Recipes)

Healthy Dinners in 40 Minutes or Less (114 Quick and Easy Recipes)

A quick and healthy dinner? Yes, it's possible! These simple and healthy dishes for an easy, healthy dinner from our chefs are ready in no time.

Winter Dinner Dishes That Take Less Than an Hour to Prepare

Winter Dinner Dishes That Take Less Than an Hour to Prepare

Warming dishes—from hearty soups to tender pastas—can be prepared quite quickly.

Autumn dishes made with 5 ingredients

Autumn dishes made with 5 ingredients

The best seasonal fruits and vegetables make it easy to prepare simple meals: each of these recipes requires very few ingredients.

Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
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Thai beefViews: 11,912

Spicy Thai beef is quick and easy to make using leftover ingredients from grocery shopping. Make it a delicious, filling dinner with marinated grilled meat, vegetables, and noodles. Ree Drummond...

Rice noodles, linguine pasta, beef, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sherry, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger root, chili paste, starch, basil, cilantro...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4

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