Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell Saturdays and Sundays are good for cozy cooking projects , but weeknight dinners need to deliver maximum flavor for every minute of prep. We’re talking easy sheet-pan meals, speedy and flavorful stir-fries, hearty salads, and foolproof, hands-off fish dishes. And […]
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Saturdays and Sundays are good for cozy cooking projects, but weeknight dinners need to deliver maximum flavor for every minute of prep. We’re talking easy sheet-pan meals, speedy and flavorful stir-fries, hearty salads, and foolproof, hands-off fish dishes. And because part of what’s exhausting about meal planning is coming up with dinner ideas, we’ve gathered a list of 41 weeknight-friendly recipes below—more than what you’ll need in a single month. All of these dishes can be made in an hour or less, and some are even 30-minute meals. There are quick vegetarian options, low-fuss pastas, comforting chicken dinners, simple soups, and more. Check out all of them and start building your grocery list now.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell Pulled Mushroom Tacos With Salsa Guille
Sheet-Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken and Kale
Three-Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)
Lentil and Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Escarole
Some soups are long-simmering weekend projects, but this quickie is perfect for a Tuesday night—and it's a great way to use up leftover roast chicken or a rotisserie bird from the store. (We've got more leftover rotisserie chicken recipes, too, in case you aren't craving soup tonight.)
Sheet-Pan Old Bay Trout and Succotash
Double-Stack Mushroom and Chicken Cheeseburgers
Pasta With 15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
This speedy dinner is a perpetual favorite of Epicurious readers—in fact, it's one of our most popular pasta recipes of all time. All you need is a pound of pasta, some olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, ground bllack pepper, Parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and a pinch of sugar to balance the sauce.
Pork Meatballs and Cucumber Salad
Sheet-Pan Chicken with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Spiced Turkey Chili with Spaghetti Squash
Bombay Masala Chile Cheese Toasties
Instant Pot Brothy Farro With Sausage and Leeks
Chickpea-Potato Chaat
Warm Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Creamy Dill Dressing
Braised Butternut Squash in Spiced Coconut Gravy
Creamy Vegan Red Pepper Pasta With Garlic Bread Breadcrumbs
Oven Risotto With Crispy Roasted Mushrooms
Paneer Butter Masala
Freeform Chicken Meatballs With Carrots and Yogurt Sauce
Smoky Spanish Potatoes and Eggs
Instant Pot Japchae
Hot Honey Pork Chops with Escarole and White Beans
Tacos de Gobernador (Shrimp, Poblano, and Cheese Tacos)
Flowering Chives and Pork Slivers (韭菜花炒肉丝 | Jiǔ Cài Huā Chǎo Ròu Sī)
Rice Cake With Mixed Vegetables
Crispy Chicken Thighs With Kale, Apricots, and Olives
Spicy Tomato–Tuna Noodle Skillet Casserole With Aioli
Spinach and Feta Cooked Like Saag Paneer
Crispy Scallop Salad
