Meal kits, schmeal kits.
you’re free to get dinner on the table just as quickly with these fast dinner ideas.
Fred Hardy
Most nights, spending an hour making dinner isn’t in the cards.
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Top with black-pepper spiced ricotta cheese and mozzarella, which will brown up perfectly under the broiler.
The cod poaches in the broth, which allows those rich flavors to absorb as it cooks.
Serve with a light cucumber salad for a quick, nutritious dinner option.
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Salt and Pepper Chicken
Jen Causey
Make your favorite Chinese takeout at home with this fast-and-easy recipe.
Chinese five-spice powder is the secret ingredient to give your chicken extra flavor.
This recipe utilizes a package of pre-shredded Brussels sprouts to cut down on prep time.
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Replace the mayonnaise in the Caesar-like dressing with Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
Here, it’s paired with caramelized pineapple for a sweet and tasty meal.
rosemary-olive bulgur wheat and a smashed cucumber salad.
Jen Causey
The chops cook in the broiler in just eight minutes.
Shrimp and Artichoke Scampi
Pasta is one of the most popular picks for fast weeknight meals.
Artichokes are added to turn shrimp scampi into a complete one-dish dinner.
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Sheet Pan Sausages and Veggies
CAITLIN BENSEL
This 30-minute dinner couldn’t be easier.
Just pop sausage and some roughly chopped veggies onto the pan, and cook until sizzling.
Antipasto Salad
No cooking required for this hearty and delicious salad.
Fred Hardy
Just chop and mix all your favorite antipasto fixings for a dinner that’s ready in 15 minutes.
Lemon zest adds a little brightness, and a creamy goat cheese.
Carbonara Pizza
Anything that’s a delicious pasta dish can also be a decadent pizza.
Jennifer Causey
Pair pre-made pizza dough with traditional carbonara fixings for a delicious alternative to a standard margarita pie.
This fresh take on fried rice includes Indian flavors like ginger, turmeric, and yogurt.
Spicy Dumpling Soup
Soup is a smart and speedy meal.
Greg DuPree
This soup uses frozen dumplings and a generous helping of chili crisp for a flavorful and fast dinner idea.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Sheet pan dinnersmake dinner prep simple and post-dinner cleanup even easier.
This one takes 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to get on your table.
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Miso Noodle Soup
Ramen noodles and wilted spinach bulk up a traditional miso soup.
Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn
Chili in under 30 minutes?
This tasty beef chili recipe makes it happen.
Victor Protasio
And if you like make-ahead meals, double up the recipe and stash a batch in the freezer.
Mixing in shredded zucchini packs in vitamins and moisture for a perfect burger every time.
(you’ve got the option to skip the cilantro for anyone who hates the flavor.)
Greg DuPree
Korean condiment gochujang spices up the butter for a perfect sauce.
Tofu and veggies get a generous helping of peanut sauce for added flavor (and protein).
Black Bean and Eggs-Over-Easy Tostadas
Eggs aren’t just for breakfast.
John Kernick
Pair them with black beans, crispy tortillas and an array of veggies for an easy 30-minute dinner.
Gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil combine with peanut butter for a sauce with plenty of kick.
Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese
you could make homemade (and healthier!)
Jen Causey
mac and cheese in the about the same time it takes for the boxed style.
This version calls for parmesan and mozzarella cheeses in lieu of cheddar.
Mango Chicken Curry
Mango adds a little extra sweetness to this quick-to-make curry recipe.
Fred Hardy
It’s pureed into a coconut milk curry sauce for a sweet-and-savory base to cook chicken thighs in.
Just sub in canned clams and clam juice for a 30-minute pasta dinner.
Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps
This fresh and easy weeknight meal is perfect picky eaters.
Caitlin Bensel
Clam Pizza
Think pasta with clam sauce, but on a pizza.
Store-bought pizza dough and canned clams help this meal come together in 25 minutes.
For an even faster option, the Instant Pot achieves the same creamy texture without the lengthy cooking time.
Jen Causey
This recipe calls for Spanish salami and smoked paprika, as well as sweet peas and lemon zest.
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