Favorite Quick Dinners and Make-Ahead Meals
Sometimes it feels like there isn't enough time in the day to do it all. Making dinner doesn't have to be the last priority in a busy week, but sometimes that end of the day decision-making gets fuzzy. We get it. Before you call for takeout, take a look at your pantry, your fridge and these recipes! Here are some easy recipes that can be made quickly or the day before so your weeknights can go just a little bit smoother... and a lot more delicious.
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EntreeKimchi Bokeum Bap (Kimchi Fried Rice)
This recipe was created by Steve Kim and featured on Pan Pals, a companion series for The Great American Recipe. Watch Pan Pals now on PBS…
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Soup and StewSausage Kale Black Bean Soup
Marcella DiChiara's hearty soup recipe delivers remarkable depth of flavor to the table in only an hour.
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EntreeSalmon and Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo
Jon Hinojosa's perfectly seasoned salmon and shrimp make this recipe shine.
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EntreeChicken Chapli Kebabs with Yogurt Mint Sauce
"Chicken chapli kebabs originate from the Mughals of northern Pakistan and are a popular street food throughout Southeast Asia. When most…
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Soup and StewMeaty Beef & Bean Chili
"Everyone in my family makes chili, and everyone makes it differently. It’s like we’re Goldilocks and the Three Bears. My sister’s is mild…
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Soup and StewLasagna Soup with Garlic Knots
If you have ever made lasagna from scratch, you know that the payoff is always worth it, but it is a lot of work and it takes time. So what…
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Soup and StewPortuguese Bean Soup with Cornbread and Liliko’i Butter
If you grew up in Hawai’i, you’ve probably had Portuguese bean soup! It seems like every family has its own take on this dish. Portuguese…
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Soup and StewMatzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball soup is a beloved Jewish dish often served during passover. It is also filmmaker and YouTuber Beryl Shereshewsky's favorite…
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Soup and StewPork Noodle Soup with Spicy Fried Drumettes
I was raised eating noodles, a staple in every Vietnamese household. Noodles, more than any other food, represent my childhood. This soup…
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EntreeShrimp Tacos with Chips and Salsa
Kids will love these light, fresh, and crisp tacos, perfect for a family dinner. This recipe is special to my family. When I was pregnant…
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EntreeBack-to-School Fried Rice
Made with day-old rice, this is "everything in the fridge and pantry" fried rice, perfect to bring the family together on a fall evening…
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EntreeBaked Rigatoni and Zucchini
Baked pastas are my daughter Tanya’s specialty, and they are great to make when you have a large family gathering since you can make it…
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Soup and StewMatzo Ball Soup
This recipe is from Petra Kay, whose matzo ball-making skills are well known in Jackson, Miss. Learn more about the history of this dish in…
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EntreeBeef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine (Costolettine di Manzo Brasate)
America loves barbecued ribs, and I do as well, but Italians cook them in tomato sauce. The meat and sauce are absolutely succulent, and…
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EntreePeas and Artichoke Baked Pasta
Get creative with this peas and artichoke baked pasta. This recipe goes into the basics of a baked pasta but feel free to add your own…
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EntreeChicken Meatballs
These chicken meatballs come together quickly and make for a comforting meal midweek. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes).
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