easy weeknight dinners

Basil Beef (Easy 20-Minute Skillet Dinner)

When basil is overflowing in the garden, this is the ground beef recipe I make on repeat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy one-skillet Basil Beef is fresh, flavorful, and perfect served over jasmine rice, noodles, or tucked into crisp lettuce wraps….

Black Bean Salad

The hardest part about this Black Bean Salad is not eating it straight from the bowl. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, fresh corn, and a zesty lime dressing make every bite taste like summer. Ready in under 30 minutes, a healthy, protein-packed salad for …

Korean Meatballs Recipe

This Korean Meatballs recipe features juicy beef meatballs flavored with gochujang, ginger, garlic, and green onions, then glazed with a sweet and savory Korean sauce. Perfect for dinner, meal prep or a tasty appetizer!

Mahi Mahi Tacos

These mahi mahi tacos are fresh, flavorful, and easy to make with smoky spiced fish, grilled pineapple, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a creamy chipotle sauce.

Asian Noodle Salad

Asian noodle salad is made with rice noodles, cabbage, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect for summer meals or meal prep!

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

Juicy Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Zucchini and Sweet Corn. Seasoned with lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, it’s an easy, healthy summer dinner packed with flavor.

Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi with Veggies

Crispy pan-fried gnocchi with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil, and pecorino cheese—all cooked in one pan in just 20 minutes. Golden on the outside, tender inside, and easily vegan- or gluten-free-adaptable.

Vegetable Stir Fry

This vegetable stir fry tastes as good as it looks! It features perfectly fork-tender, seared vegetables in a glossy sauce that leans more savory than sweet. I love the vibrant combination of broccoli, bell pepper, carrot and red onion shown here, but you can change up the vegetables with the seasons. Serve it as a…

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Pizza Beans

What are pizza beans? They’re hearty white beans that taste like pizza, of course, simmered in a marinara-like sauce and topped with bubbling mozzarella cheese. Deb came up with the concept, and I’m a huge fan. Today, I’m sharing my spin with canned beans, optional spinach, and a rich tomato paste-based sauce that tastes like…

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Sweet Potato Hash

Golden, caramelized, and bursting with savory flavor—this Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash is my secret weapon for brunch, dinner, or anytime I want comfort without the fuss. Vegan & gluten-free.

Curry Ramen

Warm up with this vegan Curry Ramen—made with a creamy coconut-curry broth, crisp veggies, and crispy tofu for a quick, comforting, protein-packed bowl of flavor!

Miso Black Cod

This melt-in-your-mouth Miso Black Cod is hands down one of my favorite black cod recipes. Adapted from Nobu, it is made with the most delicious miso marinade ever! (Allow 24 hours of marination time for the best flavor.)

Chicken Taco Recipe

This chef-tested recipe for chicken tacos is quick, easy and delicious! Made with tender, juicy baked chicken thighs, piled into warm tortillas with avocado, onions, and cilantro – classic street taco flavor in every bite.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Dig into a bowl of Roasted Vegetable Pasta, with garden-fresh veggies caramelized to sweet perfection. Tossed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this fast, flavorful dish tastes like late summer in every bite.

Homemade Gyro Recipe

This easy Gyro recipe is made with chicken and packed with authentic Greek flavor! Tender succulent chicken is marinated, then cooked to perfection. Tuck it into warm pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Vegetarian-adaptable!

Indian Vegetable Curry

This Indian vegetable curry features end-of-summer vegetables in a fragrant, spice-infused coconut-tamarind curry sauce. Perfect for using up your garden veggies! Vegan & gluten-free.

Mexican Baked Potatoes

Fluffy baked potatoes are packed with Mexican flavor and stuffed with black beans and veggies for a healthy, delicious vegetarian meal. Gluten-free and vegan-adaptable.

Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

Tender and flavorful, these Turkey Zucchini Meatballs are easy to make – a delicious weeknight dinner (or freeze them for later). Pair them with our creamy feta-yogurt sauce for the ultimate bite.

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