Weeknight cooking: It's never quite effortless but it can be simple. With the help of a few basic pantry and freezer staples, you can whip up the following clever combos in mere minutes.
“That was too easy! After I mixed it in the food processor, I ran it through the pasta machine and let it dry out for a few hours. Turned out beautifully!”
-mums the word
“This was great. I omitted the carrots. It was flavorful and easy. My husband said he could eat it often, he even had it the next day!”
-wandaboyle140
“This is absolutely delightful! It’s so good. I've never made fried rice before, and this is a definite keeper!”
-Naomi K.
“We’ll be making quinoa much more often now that we have this recipe, because it’s truly delicious! The lemon isn’t overpowering. It’s just perfect! I have a b it leftover and I think I’ll try making a salad with it in the morning!”
-Geema
“I love making pasta and gnocchi, it’s definitely a comforting favorite. These were simple to prep, and once shaped I kept them in the fridge on a baking tray for a few hours before cooking them for dinner. They held up really well and didn't get sticky or gummy!”
-Izy Hossack
“I’d been looking for more ways to eat beans since they’re so good for you. This recipe is really tasty, and popular with the kiddos! The blend of flavors is really different. This recipe will go into regular rotation right away!”
-walks702
“Wow, what an easy and delicious meal! I loved these crunchy potatoes. I think they would be great with a Mexican seasoning and some guacamole, or Italian herbs and a cream cheese dip! So many possibilities.”
-Lalaloula
"You really do taste that orange flavor! It was a delicious cake. I like that it spruces up a boxed cake mix, because sometimes you don't have all the time to make a homemade cake batter. This is perfect!"
-Jonathan Melendez
“This was awesome! My honey and I thoroughly loved it and will be making it again.”
-rrbam
Start your day off right with these overnight oats loaded with peanut butter and chocolate.
“This is fabulous! I’ve been making it all summer long. Everyone absolutely raves about it.”
-Janecooksswell
“What absolutely beautiful biscuits. I’m having these babies with beef stew tonight.”
-cootmusic
“Simple to make and full of flavor! Butter was the perfect trick to getting that great crispy tortilla.”
-LimeandSpoon
“A fall treat for breakfast! You can use honey instead of maple syrup to sweeten the oats too.”
-Izy Hossack
“I love quinoa, as it’s nutritional, healthy and goes perfect with almost all veggies! I’ve also added some kale. Yum!”
-alenafoodphoto
“Five stars for this dish! Every time I make it I get requests for the recipe. One woman said she could live off this salad.”
-Glori-B
"This recipe is so garlicky, so creamy and so easy. I got home from work, was incredibly tired and just wanted a filling meal. This one worked perfectly!”
-Sackville
“Delicious! My squash were really big so I doubled the cranberry filling with cinnamon butter. I love the way the cranberries get a caramel flavor to them with the broiling.”
-DianaEatingRichly
“Fantabulous! This dish is restaurant-quality and is earning a spot in the front of the pasta section in my cookbook!”
-Shae2138
"I made this recipe this morning because I had a sweet tooth and needed a little comfort food. It was wonderful and so simple to make.”
-Anga4966
“I’m going to be making this all summer! I had it with grilled chicken, and the next morning with scrambled eggs and aged cheddar. It would also be great over a salad!”
-Pippy
"These are the best chicken fingers I’ve ever had. They have lots of flavor and are crunchy on the outside.”
-CuddleBug10k
“This recipe is simply the best alfredo sauce ever! Make it just as written - it’s superb!”
-kAREN p.
“This worked perfectly! Everyone loved them. I sprayed the baking sheet with cooking spray, which helped them easily come out.”
-geomarcie
“I love this recipe! I was hesitant at first, but it’s delicious! A very tasty and healthy dish.”
-chimama
“I made this with some Greek grilled chicken last night and wow, really delicious! The potatoes were crisp, tender and oh so garlicky!”
-SuzieQue
“This is a great recipe! The rice came out delicious and fluffy. Toasting it beforehand added a great richness to it!”
-aec451
"I'm from New Orleans and I can vouch that this dish is authentic and delicious, as well as easy! I highly recommend.”
-Kristic143
"Wow, these are the best oatmeal raisin cookies. Soft, moist, chewy and the texture is perfect! These are as good as any bakery sells.”
-MizzNezz
“I loved this recipe! My husband doesn’t like tuna noodle casserole, but he got up for seconds on this one!”
-Ceildgh P.
“I’m not really a pancake eater, so I don't serve them often. This easy recipe is a game changer. So tender and moist!”
-Cindy A.
“This is just about the most delicious thing I've ever shoved in my face. Mayo, some salt and pepper and this is just heaven.”
-SilverOpera
“I’d always wanted to try this dish. The whole family loved it, it is a delightful winter warmer! A meal we will have again and again.”
-Cellina R.
"This was wonderful! I made it crustless, cooked it exactly 45 minutes and it was perfect.”
-EmJoMay
“I tried this recipe because I was looking for a bean dip that didn’t contain cream cheese. Wow, so good! It really does taste like Frito lay bean dip.”
-ts67688
"Yummy! I just made these and ate one right out of the oven. They’re superb! Very chocolatey.”
-SaraFish
“I served these last night with some slow cooker ribs and the combination was excellent together. They were super, my search is finally over!"
-Just Cher
“Absolutely delicious. We like spicy, so instead of the cheddar cheese we added shredded habenero and jalapeño cheese.”
-NietaWorld
“These were great, my hubby wants to know when we'll be making these again. I loved that they were super simple to do!”
-Brooke the Cook in
“I love this recipe! This is the same recipe I made when I was just a little girl. I’ll save it to make it for my family from now on.”
-Liz L.
“Super easy and delicious. It’s great for lunch with a sandwich or salad. This one is a keeper!”
-ssreltd
“These are delicious! The oats add a slight crunch, and the orange really comes through. I used frozen cranberries and they worked well.”
-Emma F.
“I’ve tried many banana breads but this is one of the best. I added walnuts to mine! I’d recommend this to anyone. A winner for sure!”
-Rita Freesemann
“This is a spectacular recipe! Great for Christmas paired with ham.”
-Lindascnurse
“The kids and I ate some popcorn for snack while I was cooking the sauce. At the end, I came out with about 22 balls. The taste is wonderful! This was just enough sauce and the popcorn is still crunchy.”
-onemotherslove
“This was easy and quick. My perfect kind of recipe. It was great and got a five star rating from my large family.”
-FaithfulCookInNC
"This dish was great! It was easy and a success for my first hosted Thanksgiving dinner!"
-cookinrooky
“Wow, these enchiladas are to die for. The filling is very rich, creamy and cheesy. Easy to make and very filling!”
-Gladys58
“Amazing flavor! It was my first time making creamed corn and it was so good. It tastes great with a bit of curry powder, too!”
-Elleinn Park
“This is a fabulous, make-ahead breakfast dish! So easy and so tasty. What an easy way to serve a group of people.”
-Merlot
“These are so delicious. I couldn’t stop eating the dough as it tasted like honey butter. I’ll definitely make these often!”
-Sadieveggirl
“These are just wonderful! A perfect texture, and a great all-in-one breakfast.”
-gwynn
“Easy and delicious! Next time, I think I’ll add some slivered almonds to the rice.”
-Marsha Mazz
“Yum! This is the second time I've made butter tarts. The result was a sweet, buttery and gooey tart that was so rich, I had stuff dribblin' off my chin as I ate one.”
-Terri F.
“This is a one-pan marvel! I love that it all comes together so easily and the oven does all the work for you. The rice was so flavorful and tender!”
-Jonathan Melendez
“Super easy and extremely addictive! I’ll definitely be making this again.”
-stormchaserlady
“Man, what a wonderful bedtime snack with a cold glass of milk. These came out perfect. I’ll definitely be making these many times over again.”
-marsha anne
“What a pleasing use of one of my favorite grains. The flavors on this dish really come together quite well. The curry flavor is very light, which worked well for my guests!”
-justcallmetoni
“One of the ladies brought this to our potluck today and it was absolutely amazing. I will be making this during the fall. There was none left to bring back!”
-Marcia S.
“I loved the subtle nutty flavor that the quinoa added to the pudding. I topped mine with whipped cream!”
-Ivansocal
“So good! My house still smells like cloves. I ate half of them before remembering I had promised some to my roommates.”
-omnipotentvoice
“Oh my goodness, these are amazing. I will never buy rolls again! I had to force myself to stop eating them.”
-SarahBeth
“These are so easy and oh so good! I made these for my boyfriend and we loved them.”
-Redsie
“The best quick brownie I’ve ever made! So moist. The sugar to cocoa ratio was perfect!”
-Kenya C.
“This recipe produces restaurant-quality toasted ravioli. It saves a lot of money and they’re so easy to make. Amazing recipe!”
-Andrea F.
“This hits the spot when you’re craving a yummy dessert but don't feel like putting in the effort. I haven't tried it with any other type of mix but I imagine it works just as well!”
-Jessybean79
"This was my very first time making chicken noodle soup. It was delicious ,we all had two bowls!”
-Dana-MMH
“This was delish! We loved the texture of this, and the parm makes it extra creamy! This is definitely a keeper for us.”
-Sky Hostess
“The reviews don’t do justice to how awesome these cookies are! So easy, my three and five year-old kids did it by them selves (with supervision).”
-ak2uruguay
"This is the best granola I’ve ever made! We won't be buying it anymore, not when this is so easy and inexpensive.”
-lmbo6129
"Oh man! I’ll be making this one again and again. What a wonderful texture and taste. The cayenne and garlic give it a great bite, and the roasted bell pepper contrasts it with just a hint of sweetness.”
-Lisa Pizza
“These muffins are dense, moist, flavorful and filling. They’re also a great way to use granola sitting in your pantry.”
-JudithY
“A great recipe, hot and garlicky! My previous tapanades are usually more mild than this, so this was a nice change.”
-Studentchef
“My 11 year-old son and two of his friends made these muffins for a cooking project. They were amazing!They added the optional chocolate chips which was a great choice! We will be making these at home.”
-reve59
“My husband and I made this for dinner last night, and our only complaint was that we ate too much because it was so good!”
-McGelby
“A really good fried rice recipe! I served this with garlic chicken and soup.”
-mommyoffour
“I took these to school and everybody was asking for the recipe. It was a huge hit!”
-emily_t
“If I could give these more than five stars, I would! To a pregnant lady craving peanut butter, these taste like heaven!”
-hm1034
“I’ve never loved a cookie more. I’m grateful for this recipe. It’s simplicity at it’s finest. Each bite leaves me longing for another. Pure joy in every morsel.”
-GeMaya P.
“Really easy to make! I sifted the flour like suggested and used a Sam Adams lager. Delicious - the family loved it.”
-Vanessa l.
“This is a wonderful blend of flavors for steak, potatoes or pork!”
-Kermit in Huntsville
"The browned butter really sets these blondies apart from the rest. Chewy, buttery, cinnamony and delicious! My only regret was not doubling the recipe.”
-Muffin Goddess
“Omg, this is fantastic bread. I’m a long time bread maker, but this was my first time trying brioche. I’ll be making this recipe again and again, as it’s so delicious.”
-Leigh-Ann S.
“The whole family liked this, even my picky three year-old. I made it with cream of chicken soup. Definitely going to make this again.”
-OneEye
Breakfast makes for a great, affordable dinner. Try this frittata as-is with bacon and mushrooms, or get creative with leftovers from the fridge.
All you need is one pot and eight minutes to whip up this fun, Mexican-inspired soup. Top it off with a little cilantro, or don't — the beauty of this dish is that it doesn't need any extras to be delicious.
If your family is craving something hearty, this easy (as in only four steps!) cheeseburger pie will do the trick: It's beefy, cheesy and oh-so comforting.
Frozen shrimp is a busy mom's best friend: It keeps for months and cooks up in minutes. For this healthy dish, feel free to toss in whatever veggies you have in your fridge.
Basic doesn't have to mean bland. The secret to this dish's amazing flavor is a generous squeeze of bright lemon juice. For additional servings, just double up the recipe and tack on a few minutes to the cooking time.
When it comes to simplicity, it's hard to beat a three-ingredient dinner. Once you brown the pork chops, it's only a matter of combining everything together and popping it in the oven.
Macaroni pasta, canned tomatoes and garlic cloves work wonders as a recipe base — and only get better when you add ground beef and Parmesan cheese to the mix.
Feed your family, feed your soul — this comforting Italian soup can be on the table in just 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with your favorite crusty bread.
Six minutes and 3-ingredients are all you need for this ultimate mash-up dinner.
Skinless salmon cooks up fast — and even faster when it's cut into bite-sized chunks. This sweet and tangy Asian preparation takes just eight minutes in the skillet to cook.
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