Weeknight Meals

An alcohol-free version of penne alla vodka from Demi Lovato’s cookbook, “One Plate at a Time.”

Low effort, big flavor, and ready in under an hour.

Literally “cheese and pepper,” this Roman classic comes together in minutes.

A veg-forward main or gets-along-with-everyone side.

Readers call this “a lazy, easy staple” and “the best recipe for using up that block of tofu."

Crispy mushrooms and a Parmesan cream sauce combine in this cozy weeknight dinner.

Salmon with sizzled nut salsa, kung pao cabbage, and more proof healthy meals can be deeply satisfying.

Harissa adds a layer of nuance to this twist on Italian American favorite, shrimp scampi, offering added body and warmth from spices such as caraway and cumin.

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

The heat of pickled chiles brings a welcome zing that integrates well with the salty elements of puttanesca and acts like a counterweight to rich pork chops.

Like weeknight pumpkin chili, Instant Pot carnitas, and 15-minute chicken stir-fry.

Crunchy chicken, gooey center—this old-school dinner delivers big comfort fast.

Like smoky brown-butter pasta, popover pot pie, and an omelet tomato curry.

Like marinated lentils with feta, one-pot lentil pasta, and lentil-kimchi stew.

From bistro classics like cassoulet and croque monsieur to playful riffs like banana-pudding-inspired Paris-Brest.

Team butter? Team mayo? This crisp, gooey sandwich won’t make you choose.

Like tomato-braised frozen dumplings, creamy chili-crisp pasta, and the world’s best tuna melt.

This is what I call a fridge-eater recipe. The key here is getting a nice sear on the sausage and cooking the tomato down until it coats the sausage and vegetables well.

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.

A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.

Crisp winter greens and tender slices of steak get the restaurant treatment with a punchy peppercorn dressing, crisp bacon bits, chives, and blue cheese.

Canned butternut squash purée (find it by the canned pumpkin!) makes this cozy, cold-weather recipe come together in a snap.

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.