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What are your favorite weeknight dinners?

  • Put soy sauce, water, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic paste, cornstarch, sesame seeds and brown sugar in a small bowl and mix it well. Put the sauce aside.
  • In a large bowl, add chicken pieces, tomato paste, salt , black pepper and cornstarch and mix it well. ...
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. ...
  • Once chicken is fully cooked then add the sauce

What are some quick and easy dinner recipes?

Ree Drummond’s Easy Chicken and Rice Recipe Is a One-Pan Dinner With Quick Shortcut Ingredients

  • Ree Drummond’s chicken and rice recipe has some easy shortcuts. Drummond demonstrated how to make her easy Tex-Mex chicken and rice recipe on an episode of The Pioneer Woman.
  • Drummond loves using microwavable rice to make the dish even easier. ...
  • ‘The Pioneer Woman’ star called it a ‘one-pan wonder’. ...

What are your easiest dinners?

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How to make easy dinners?

We devised this super easy dinner idea: a pasta dish with garlic, onion, kale, grape tomatoes, and almonds to go with whole-grain noodles. As you boil the spaghetti, you'll cook the kale on the stovetop with garlic and onion, which only takes a few minutes. Top the pasta with kale, chopped roasted almonds, and pecorino cheese.

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What is the easiest thing to make for dinner?

Top 10 Easy Dinner RecipesBaked Spaghetti Recipe.Stovetop Burgers – How to Cook Burgers on the Stove.Italian Stuffed Shells with Meat and Cheese.Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe.Baked Ranch Chicken with Bacon (Chicken Bacon Ranch)Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe (Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia)Oven Fried Chicken Breast.More items...

What should I eat on weeknight?

51 Easy Weeknight Dinners You Can Throw Together in MinutesSheet Pan Chicken Fajitas.Chicken Salad Sandwich with Raisins and Curry Powder.Crispy Cod with Sweet Potato Fries.Creamy Ham and Broccoli Soup.Steak Tacos.Fig, Prosciutto, & Goat Cheese Salad.Sunny-Side Up Egg Pizza.Sheet-Pan Italian Pork Chops.More items...•

What should I make for dinner at night?

Most of these ideas can be made in 30 minutes or less, and utilize easy-to-find ingredients.Veggie Marinara + Pasta. ... Seared Cod + Kale Orzo. ... Taco Rice Bowls. ... Deli Turkey Wrap. ... Roasted Salmon + Veggies. ... Turkey Burgers + Sweet Potatoes. ... Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup. ... Quinoa Salad + Walnuts.More items...

What can I make for dinner tonight when nothing sounds good?

WHAT TO EAT FOR DINNER WHEN YOU LACK INSPIRATION OR DON'T FEEL LIKE EATINGHomemade queso + chips.Popcorn. ... Eggs on or with toast.Omelet – very accommodating to whatever you might have in the fridge!Grilled cheese and soup. ... Cereal. ... One skillet meals like rice, chicken and veggies.Pesto pasta.More items...•

What can I make for dinner when bored?

25 Fun & Easy Dinners to Make If You're Bored With Cooking at...Spicy Shrimp and Citrus Salad. ... Unstuffed Pepper Skillet. ... Salmon with Avocado Salsa. ... Lemony Chickpea Quinoa Salad. ... Mole-Spiced Chickpea and Grilled Zucchini Tacos. ... Garlic Basil Shrimp and Grits. ... Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey “Nachos” ... Miso Chicken.More items...•

What's a good idea for dinner?

Chicken & Veggie Stir-fry. tasty.co. Pin. ... Oven-Baked French Bread Pizzas. tasty.co. ... Easy Butter Chicken. tasty.co. ... Upgraded Ramen. tasty.co. ... Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne. tasty.co. ... Meal Prep Pesto Chicken & Veggies. tasty.co. ... Black Bean–Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. foodwithfeeling.com. ... Easiest One-Pot Beef with Broccoli. damndelicious.net.More items...•

What is the best evening meal?

Here are the 13 best foods to eat at night.Turkey. If you aren't a vegetarian, then you most probably love turkey. ... Fish. Another great choice for non-vegetarians is fish, especially fatty fishes like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. ... White Rice. ... Bananas. ... Cheese and Crackers. ... Warm Cereals. ... Yoghurt. ... Eggs.More items...

What is light food for dinner?

18 Light Summer Dinners Veggie Sushi Bowls. ... Kale, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito Bowl. ... Zucchini Noodles with Basil-Pumpkin Seed Pesto. ... Lemony Broccoli, Chickpea & Avocado Pita Sandwiches. ... Arugula, Dried Cherry and Wild Rice Salad with a Zippy Lemon Dressing. ... Caprese Pasta Salad. ... Vegetable Paella.More items...

What should I eat for dinner when I am not hungry?

Fruit + Peanut/Almond Butter. Toast + Egg (toss in some avocado to get some delicious healthy fat, if you feel up to it!) Cheese quesadilla and salsa. Yogurt + granola....Eat foods that you genuinely enjoy!Tortilla chips and guac.Cheese and crackers.Chocolate.Cereal and milk.Whatever YOU like!

What to cook when you have no idea what to cook?

9 Dinner Meals For When You Have No Idea What To Make For DinnerCheesy, Veggie Quesadillas. ... Ten-Minute Tacos. ... Scrambled Eggs and Mushrooms. ... Avocado Toast Topped With Hardboiled Egg. ... Pancakes For Dinner! ... Pasta With Sauce and Cheese. ... Fancy-ish Tuna Salad. ... Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken Stir Fry.More items...

What to make when you don't feel like cooking?

9 Meals To Make When You Don't Feel Like CookingAir Fryer Veggie Quesadillas.Nutty Fried Rice.Simple, Delicious Pasta Aglio e Olio.Creamy Soft-Scrambled Eggs.Quick Lemony Greek Chicken Soup.Loaded Cauliflower Bowls.Chickpea and Kale Curry.Tuna, Egg, and Avocado Toast.More items...•

What to make for dinner when there's no food in the house?

Meals You Should Make When You Have "Nothing" In The HouseScrambled eggs. Susan Olayinka/Mashed. ... Tuna casserole. Kristen Carli/Mashed. ... Rice and beans. Kristen Carli/Mashed. ... Meatball pasta bake. Kristen Carli/Mashed. ... Avocado toast. Maren Epstein/Mashed. ... Refried beans. Maren Epstein/Mashed. ... Salmon patties. ... Tuna salad.More items...•

A Variety of Delicious Meals on the Table in No Time

A freelance journalist and avid home cook, Cathy Jacobs has more than 10 years of food writing experience, with a focus on curating approachable menus and recipe collections.

Quick Shrimp Scampi

Are surprise guests dropping in? You'll be glad you have this simple and elegant recipe for quick shrimp scampi on hand. Special enough for entertaining, it takes only about 10 minutes to prepare and makes a fabulous impression served over hot cooked rice.

Lemon Pasta With Pine Nuts and Broccoli

Vegan friendly, tasty, and nutritious, this quick and easy lemon pasta with pine nuts and broccoli recipe makes a delicious weeknight dinner. Lemon adds zest to this pasta dish that's sure to become a staple on a busy night when you want to fill up but just don't feel like cooking.

Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast

Yes, you can make stuffed chicken breasts in 30 minutes. Though these recipes sound complicated, this spinach and artichoke stuffed chicken is surprisingly quick. The chicken breasts are flattened then cut open and filled with a delicious combination of baby spinach, artichoke hearts, and mascarpone.

BLT Pizza

If you love the sandwich, you're sure to enjoy a BLT pizza. This recipe is quick, easy, and puts a fresh, delicious meal on the table. Use your favorite pizza dough, cover it with an herbal mayonnaise, and add the mozzarella cheese, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon toppings.

Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy and sophisticated, classic fettuccine Alfredo is easy and quick to make for a weeknight dinner when you're really rushed. Whether you're dining alone, serving a family, or want to impress drop-in guests, you can pull off this elegant recipe in 20 minutes—and it's most delicious when served right away.

Instant Pot Carne Asada

Throughout much of Latin America, carne asada is the classic way to enjoy steak. Although beef is traditionally grilled in this method of cooking (the term carne asada translates to "grilled meat"), this recipe uses an Instant Pot, making it ideal for a weeknight or wintertime meal.

After a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking an elaborate dinner

So we rounded up 16 simple dinner ideas you can make in just 15 minutes — from comforting pastas to hearty rice bowls.

1. 15-Minute Chicken Noodle Wonton Soup

This makes use of smart staples — frozen wontons, mixed veggies — and combines them in the most delicious way.

2. Easiest Garlic Bread Pizza

This uses thick garlic toast as the base but you could also easily swap in French bread or anything similar.

3. Veggie Fried Rice

Fried rice is the OG easy dinner — and this veggie-forward version removes the most time-consuming aspect: cooking the protein.

4. Thai Basil Chicken

If you can't find Thai basil in your grocery store, regular Italian basil will work just fine.

5. Pasta Carbonara

Quick, easy, and made with ingredients you probably already have on hand.

6. Thai Red Curry Ramen

Red curry paste can be found in the international section of most grocery stores in either cans or jars — but if you can't find it, you can also make your own.

Meal 1: Shrimp Risotto

This colorful main dish will make family meals seem a little more elegant. It comes together so quickly, it’s just right for a warming weeknight supper. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Meal 5: Chicken Mole Casserole

The key to a good mole is its rich, brown sauce with a hint of chocolate. The cocoa in this recipe lends richness without sweetness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

These easy dinner ideas answer the age-old question of "What's for dinner?" so simply. Each easy dish preps fast and with simple ingredients. Find great recipes for all times of the year

These easy dinner ideas answer the age-old question of "What's for dinner?" so simply. Each easy dish preps fast and with simple ingredients. Find great recipes for all times of the year.

Quick Tater Tot Bake

I like to make this Tater Tot casserole when time before supper is short. It’s one of my favorite quick dinner ideas! If we have unexpected company, I just double the ingredients and use a 13×9-in. pan. I call it my Please Stay Casserole! —Jean Ferguson, Elverta, California

Easy Pad Thai

Skip the take-out restaurant and give this pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Easy Beef Enchiladas

When there are young children in the house, you want foods that are a snap to prepare. Loaded with meat, cheese and a flavorful rice mix, these easy beef enchiladas fit the bill. But they’re so good that I make them to serve to company, too. —Jennifer Smith, Colona, Illinois

Easy Crock-Pot Pot Roast

As far as dinner recipes go, you can’t beat this easy pot roast Crock-Pot recipe. First, it’s delicious. Second, it’s easy! I can’t describe the feeling of walking into my house after work and smelling this dish that’s been simmering in the slow cooker all day. There’s nothing better. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Turkey Macaroni Bake

A co-worker gave me this recipe when we were discussing quick-and-easy ways to use leftover turkey. The mild cheesy casserole is a hit with my family. And it doesn’t get much easier than this…you don’t even have to cook the macaroni first! —Cherry Williams, St. Albert, Alberta

Cowboy Stew

I made up this dish back in the early 1970s when I was down to very little food in the house. Since it’s combination of barbecue sauce, hamburger, hot dogs and beans, this one-skillet meal makes both children and adults happy.

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