This lighter version of an Italian favorite loses some of the fat but none of the taste. We recommend rice-shaped orzo pasta with this saucy chicken entree, but you can serve spaghetti or angel hair pasta instead.
Cook a flavorful pot of chili in just 40 minutes for a quick weeknight meal that's sure to warm the soul. You can easily double the recipe and freeze extra for later.
A simple, weeknight carrot soup recipe finished with a thread of toasted sesame oil. You can leave it slightly chunky, or puree it until smooth - whatever your preference.
Savory, juicy pork, peas and stuffing all topped with a silky sauce, and it's not even anyone's birthday. This super-easy, delicious weeknight idea comes together in no time.
Here's an ideal summer pasta with fresh tomatoes as the main attraction. Feta complements the tomatoes beautifully, and the heat of the pasta and hot garlic oil make the cheese meltingly soft.
Mini sliders are a fun weeknight meal the whole family is sure to love. Dijon mustard gives the apricot chutney the perfect amount of peppery tang to complement the grilled chicken.
Top skillet-cooked sirloin steaks with a rich red wine and mushroom sauce for an easy, elegant weeknight dinner. Serve with sauteed haricots verts and mashed potatoes.
A marriage of traditional chicken Florentine with pasta and basil pesto. Sliced sauteed chicken breasts with spinach, garlic, white wine, cream, pesto, and pasta.
This dish derives its name from the color contrast of the two types of pasta. Because it mixes the earthiness of whole wheat with the familiarity of regular pasta, it's a delicious introduction to whole-grain pastas. Truffle oil adds a pleasant, earthy undertone; you can substitute extravirgin olive oil. As with all alfredo dishes, serve immediately.
Freshly baked chicken Parm on the table in 30 minutes? Check. Sticking with your healthy eating goals on a busy weeknight? Done. Check out this easy-and smart-dinner fave.
Fresh spinach, chicken, and a combination of cheeses make this pasta dish comforting enough for the last days of winter yet fresh enough for the first days of spring. Serve family style or portion out in individual ramekins. Either way, this penne pasta casserole is definitely worth sharing.
I'm not fond of fish, but even I like this dish. Tilapia is mild, and the spicy crust is very appealing. I like to make the crumb crust in bulk and freeze in meal sized amounts. Then this becomes a super quick weeknight meal.
Fried rice meets all our requirements for a fast weeknight meal: minimal prep work required, quick to pull together, and deeply satisfying. We like ours with plenty of savory soy sauce and a kick of hot red pepper! Our version is vegetarian, but you could certainly add some shrimp or stir-fried beef if you like. Take a look!
These delicious, fancy-looking salad bowls couldn't be easier to make. Step-by-step photos show you how to quickly make these in the microwave. Jazz up a salad while impressing your family and guests.
