easy weeknight dinners

Pesto Chickpeas

Here is one of our favorite chickpea recipes, perfect for dinner or lunch! Creamy warm chickpeas tossed with pesto, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sprinkled with Parmesan. Easy to make in 20 mins!

Broiled Salmon

This broiled salmon recipe is incredibly easy and delicious! Tender and flaky on the inside with a golden, crispy miso-glazed top, it’s an easy weeknight dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Pesto Pasta

It’s hard to beat a bowl of pesto pasta. Today, I’m sharing a classic basil pesto pasta recipe from start to finish! You’ll learn how to make basil pesto from scratch and toss it with freshly cooked noodles in perfect proportions. I like my pesto pasta saucy, so I used a generous amount of pesto…

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Mediterranean Baked Cod

Easy Mediterranean baked cod recipe, ready in 30 minutes! Packed full of flavor, baked in the oven with kalamata olives, garlic, lemon and veggies.

Crispy Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls

These Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls are loaded with crispy chickpeas, quinoa, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini sauce. A vibrant, high-protein vegan meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Protein-Packed Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

This protein-packed Chicken Quinoa Salad is loaded with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Make it with leftover rotisserie chicken for a fast and easy meal, perfect for meal prep, summer lunches, or …

Grilled Chicken Shawarma Salad

This Grilled Chicken Shawarma Salad is your new go-to for bold Middle Eastern flavor in a fresh, protein-packed meal. Made with tender grilled shawarma-spiced chicken, crisp little gem lettuce, tangy pickled onions, and a silky tahini yogurt dressing, …

Easy Pesto Pasta with Fresh Basil

This quick pesto pasta recipe is bright, bold, and packed with flavor. Made with fresh summer ingredients, this delicious weeknight meal is perfect for summer and ready in just 30 minutes! Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free adaptable.

Nicoise Salad

My twist on the French classic, Salade Niçoise! It’s made with wild salmon, roasted potatoes, green beans, olives, capers, radishes, tossed with a lemony anchovy dressing. Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free.

Quick Easy Chickpea Curry

Simple, vibrant, and richly delicious, this Chickpea Curry is perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying yet quick to prepare. Vegan + gluten-free.

Lobster Rolls

This light and lemony Maine-style lobster roll recipe is the best! Made with tender lobster meat, lemon zest, tarragon, chives, celery, & mayo, in a toasty split-top bun.

Spicy Jerk Tofu Bowl

Here is one of my favorite tofu bowl recipes! Spicy jerk tofu served over black beans and rice with a refreshing mango salad, topped with pickled onions and avocado. Vegan and GF.

Shrimp Tacos

Spicy, flavorful shrimp tacos with fresh cilantro lime slaw, avocado, pickled onions and cilantro lime crema – a delicious and easy weeknight meal! Gluten-free adaptable.

Tex-Mex Migas

Are you familiar with migas? If not, let me introduce you! Migas (pronounced mee-guhz) are cheesy scrambled eggs tossed with crumbled tortilla chips, which lend delicious salty-crunchy-corn notes. You’ll typically find sautéed onions and peppers or tomatoes folded in as well, plus your choice of toppings. Migas are served in Mexican under various names, but…

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Thai Fried Rice

Thai Fried Rice, also known as “Khao Pad,” is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with jasmine rice, tender shrimp, veggies, and a savory stir-fry sauce.

Lemon Pasta

This bright and zesty Lemon Pasta recipe is studded with garlic and shallots, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and optional pecorino cheese. Easy to make in under 25 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free adaptable.

Baked Feta Pasta

This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is simple and packed with Mediterranean flavor! Perfect for a fast, easy weeknight dinner. Vegetarian and gluten-free adaptable.

Chinese Chicken Salad

This Chinese Chicken Salad recipe is made with crisp napa cabbage, sesame chicken, crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and the best dressing ever, topped with sesame almond brittle. Vegan-adaptable.

Pan Seared Branzino

This easy branzino recipe is simply seasoned, pan-seared to perfection with crispy skin, and drizzled with a tangy lemon butter sauce.

Best Sloppy Joe Recipe

This Sloppy Joe recipe features lean ground meat (of your choice) in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce, served over a toasted bun. A comforting classic that can be made in 35 minutes. Gluten-free adaptable.

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Elegant, quick and full of flavor, this classic Shrimp Scampi recipe features tender sautéed shrimp in a simple lemon garlic butter sauce. Serve with pasta for a quick weeknight meal or enjoy as an appetizer.

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