Make “What’s for dinner?”
a question of the past with these healthy dinner ideas that the whole family will love.
American Goulash
American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.
Photographer: Jen Causey
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
This recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love.
Serve it with whole-wheat pasta or rice to make it a meal.
Photographer: Jen Causey
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Like sloppy Joes?
Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe.
The final result, a superfast hearty casserole, is an easy and fast dinner option.
Ground turkey or even sausage would work nicely in this dish.
Just watch the sodium.
Toaster-Oven Quesadillas
We love finding new ways to use our kitchen tools and appliances.
To save time, use precooked rice or cook rice a day ahead.
The homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions–and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating.
you might also cut the chicken into strips for air-fryer chicken tenders.
Be sure to cook those 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until done.
Photographer: Jen Causey
Tortellini Primavera
This creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta is a real crowd pleaser.
To make it even quicker, use frozen chopped vegetables instead of fresh.
Serve with: A green salad and whole-grain baguette.
Classic Mac & Cheese
No sneaky ingredients here, just delicious comfort food.
you might enjoy this super-cheesy mac and cheese in the same time it takes to cook the boxed version.
Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness.
A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheese’s salty tang.
Like the name suggests, it’s all cooked on one pan.
The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets.
It’s a complete meal with easy cleanup!
Sweet potatoes pair perfectly with the tangy, flavorful filling of ground beef, black beans and spices.
Chopped dill pickle sprinkled on top adds crunch to this quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
This Italian classic will c’mon even those who are tofu-phobic.
Serve with steamed baby bok choy or sauteed spinach and steamed brown rice.
Chicken cutlets are sauteed, then smothered in a creamy-spicy sauce.
A side-salad garnish of carrots, celery and blue cheese pulls it all together.
If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets.
Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.
Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner!
For the best flavor, use Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen; Food Stylist: Greg Luna
