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Weeknight Dinners

For the occasion

Fast, reliable, repeatableFast, reliable dinners you'll make on repeat, from sheet-pan and one-pot mains to quick sides and an easy treat. Weeknight cooking is about momentum, not perfection. Build a shortlist from this collection and stop asking what's for dinner at 5:30.

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Salads

Simple Green Salad

Simple Green Salad

A fresh, crisp, and endlessly versatile green salad that works as a side for almost any meal. Built on a base of tender mixed greens and romaine, tossed with cool cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a bright, balanced lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Simple to assemble in minutes, yet satisfying enough to stand on its own. The secret is in drying your greens thoroughly and dressing the salad just before serving.

Breakfast

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Fluffy apple pancakes that you can make in your blender! These healthy pancakes are gluten free, too (no flour required, just oats!). Recipe yields 6 medium pancakes about 4 inches in diameter. FAIR WARNING: For reasons that I have not been able to deduce, these pancakes haven't turned out well for everyone like they did for me (I've made them six times and they always turned out well!). Oat flour is always a little finicky but I don't know why these pancakes have been particularly problematic. These pancakes are the reason why my cookbook's pancakes aren't oat flour based.

Dinner

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos

A weeknight staple that never gets old — seasoned ground turkey cooked in a savory, smoky blend of spices and simmered with a splash of broth for a juicy, flavorful filling. Piled into warm tortillas and loaded with your favorite toppings, these turkey tacos are lighter than beef but just as satisfying. Ready in under 30 minutes and endlessly customizable for the whole family.

Mains

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

A classic Italian-American one-pan dinner that practically makes itself. Juicy Italian sausage links roast alongside sweet bell peppers and onions until everything is caramelized, tender, and deeply savory. Minimal prep, easy cleanup, and endlessly versatile — serve it in hoagie rolls, over pasta, with crusty bread, or straight off the pan.

One-Pot Pasta

One-Pot Pasta

A classic, foolproof one-pot pasta where everything — pasta, sauce, and all — cooks together in a single pot. The starchy pasta water transforms into a silky, flavorful sauce that clings to every strand. No draining, no fuss, just a deeply satisfying weeknight dinner on the table in 30 minutes.

Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken Stir Fry

A classic, reliable chicken stir fry loaded with colorful vegetables in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. This weeknight favorite comes together in under 30 minutes and is endlessly customizable. The key is prepping everything before you start cooking — once the wok is hot, it all moves fast!

Classic Taco Bowls

Classic Taco Bowls

A hearty, crowd-pleasing taco bowl built on seasoned ground beef, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, creamy black beans, and all your favorite toppings. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes and makes everyone at the table happy — fully customizable and endlessly satisfying.

Skillet Chicken Thighs

Skillet Chicken Thighs

Perfectly seared, golden-crispy chicken thighs cooked entirely in one skillet. Bone-in, skin-on thighs are seasoned simply and pan-seared to develop a crackling crust, then finished in the oven until juicy and cooked through. A reliable weeknight dinner that never disappoints.

Quick Curry

Quick Curry

A reliable, weeknight-friendly curry that delivers bold, warming flavors without hours of simmering. Tender chicken in a rich, spiced tomato-coconut sauce — fragrant with garam masala, cumin, and ginger. Ready in about 35 minutes and guaranteed to become a household staple.

Classic Pesto Pasta

Classic Pesto Pasta

A vibrant, restaurant-quality pesto pasta made entirely from scratch — bright basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, and good olive oil blended into a silky sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. This is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in under 30 minutes. The secret is reserving a splash of starchy pasta water to make the pesto coat the noodles like a dream.

Classic Fried Rice

Classic Fried Rice

A go-to, foolproof fried rice made with day-old rice, eggs, soy sauce, and simple vegetables. This classic version is endlessly customizable, comes together in under 20 minutes, and tastes better than takeout. The key is high heat, cold rice, and a hot wok or skillet — follow these steps and you'll nail it every time.

Classic Cheese Quesadillas

Classic Cheese Quesadillas

The ultimate home quesadilla — golden, crispy flour tortillas loaded with gooey melted cheese and your choice of fillings. This foolproof method delivers perfectly crispy edges and a melty interior every time. Simple enough for a weeknight dinner, fun enough for a crowd, and endlessly customizable with whatever you have on hand.

Classic Baked Salmon

Classic Baked Salmon

A foolproof, family-friendly baked salmon that delivers tender, flaky fish every time. Seasoned simply with garlic, lemon, and herbs, then finished with a buttery glaze — this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to week after week. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Everything you love about sizzling restaurant fajitas — juicy, spiced chicken, caramelized peppers and onions — all made on one sheet pan with minimal cleanup. This is a weeknight workhorse: quick to prep, hands-off in the oven, and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings. Reliable, crowd-pleasing, and ready in under 40 minutes.

Sides

Ultra Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

Ultra Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

Gluten free and vegan

Classic Garlic Bread

Classic Garlic Bread

Golden, buttery, and packed with garlicky flavor — this classic garlic bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A rich herb butter is slathered onto a crusty Italian loaf, then baked until crispy on the edges and perfectly soft in the middle. Simple, reliable, and absolutely irresistible alongside pasta, soups, or salads.

Classic Roasted Vegetables

Classic Roasted Vegetables

A foolproof, endlessly adaptable sheet pan roasted vegetable recipe that transforms simple produce into caramelized, golden perfection. Seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this crowd-pleasing side dish works alongside nearly any main course and is equally delicious hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Buttered Rice

Buttered Rice

Simple, fluffy, and deeply satisfying — this classic buttered rice is the kind of recipe every home cook should have in their back pocket. Long-grain white rice is toasted lightly in butter before simmering to perfection, giving each grain a subtle nuttiness and a glossy, rich finish. A pinch of salt and a final knob of butter stirred in at the end makes this an irresistible side dish that pairs beautifully with almost anything on the dinner table.

Desserts

No-Bake Chocolate Mug Cake

No-Bake Chocolate Mug Cake

A rich, fudgy chocolate mug cake made entirely in the microwave — no oven needed. Ready in under 5 minutes, this single-serving treat is deeply chocolatey, moist, and satisfying. Perfect for late-night cravings or when you need dessert fast. With just a handful of pantry staples and one mug, it's the most reliable no-fuss chocolate fix around.