Get dinner on the table in under an hour with these easy recipes.
From a flavorful soup to a creamy pasta dish, these dinners are perfect for combatting any mid-week slump.
We’ve lightened it up by using half-and-half instead of cream, with just-as-delicious results.
Photo: Leslie Grow |Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
Serve this lemony chicken dinner with whole-wheat pasta or brown rice.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
Jason Donnelly
Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
Serve with a simple salad for a healthy dinner.
This simple dish is light, quick and easy to whip up on a busy weeknight.
Make a double batch for lunches later in the week.
Sheet-Pan Steak & Potatoes
One pan = less cleanup.
Finished with rosemary and blue cheese, it’s our easy–and healthy–take on steak frites.
We call for bone-in pork chops to maximize flavor, but boneless pork chops are a fine substitution.
To round out this meal a little more, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
This Italian classic will hey even those who are tofu-phobic.
Jason Donnelly
Spaghetti squash turns delicately sweet when roasted, which pairs wonderfully with the Thai-inspired peanut sauce.
Brown Rice Shrimp Bowl with Tomatoes and Avocado
Not a fan of raw fish?
No problem–this poke (pronounced poke-ay) recipe substitutes cooked peeled shrimp instead.
Fred Hardy
This fast, veggie-loaded dish includes seasoned brown rice for a hearty boost of fiber.
Serve with more hot sauce, if desired.
Chicken Saltimbocca
This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner.
Leslie Grow | Tuna Casserole with Peas
Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.
Coating the tofu in cornstarch before you cook it gives it a light crust.
Try it for a quick 30-minute dinner.
Photo by: Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
A simple citrusy mojo sauce drizzled on top gives this easy lunch or dinner a Cuban flair.
Cumin and chipotle chile powder give these vegan burgers a Southwestern spin.
Using your hands to combine the mixture creates a soft, uniform texture.
Victor Protasio
Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand-broccoli, green beans and mushrooms are all good options.
Serve with hot sauce if desired.
Leslie Grow |Trinidadian Pelau with Chicken
Carolyn A. Hodges, RD
Victor Protasio
