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...
Quick Dinner Recipes
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Many people find tofu too bland, but that's not the case with this recipe. Before preparing this stir-fry, firm pieces of baked tofu are tossed with a marinade of spicy garlic...
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.
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,...
This elegant Mediterranean-style dish is ready in just 30 minutes and is perfect for a light dinner. Cod fillet is braised on a bed of coarsely chopped fennel root, resulting in a succulent...
5 Spring Side Dish Recipes
Complete your weekday dinner with fresh, simple side dishes from our chefs.
Pasta Recipes for Spring Dinners
These quick and easy pasta recipes are full of fresh flavors.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The dish is quick and easy to prepare, but it's delicious, thanks in large part to the sauce drizzled over the fried fish on a bed of fresh spinach. The tilapia is dredged in flour and fried on...
The recipe uses halibut fillet, which is drizzled with lemon juice, brushed with mayonnaise, and baked in the oven. A few minutes before the fish is ready, it's grilled until...
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...
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...
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...
Easy Steak Dinner Recipes
Add steak to your menu with these easy dinner recipes.
Healthy and quick dinner recipes
With these easy chef recipes, you'll have healthy and filling dinners ready in no time.
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,...
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
Warming dishes—from hearty soups to tender pastas—can be prepared quite quickly.
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.
The easiest recipe for chicken with a vegetable side dish of onions and sauce. It takes less than half an hour. First, fry the chicken breast slices and shallot quarters until crispy,...
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...
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