American Goulash

American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.

The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.

Oven-frying saves you fat and calories while producing chops that are crispy on the outside, yet juicy inside.

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Serve with steamed broccoli and baked sweet potato for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Chili-Cheese Nachos

Make nachos a healthy dinner when you top them with an easy 30-minute chili.

Serve this healthy recipe with sliced scallions, avocado, fresh tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.

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Top these speedy 5-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.

Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled teriyaki chicken with pineapple can be made with just a few pantry staples.

Serve with brown rice and snow peas.

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Whole-grain bulgur adds another layer of toothsome texture and nutritional heft.

This chili is relatively mild, so it’s a good crowd-pleaser.

If you like it spicy, add extra chili powder or serve with hot sauce.

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Add a tossed salad and you have a healthy and hearty meal that will leave you feeling good.

Oven-Barbecued Pork Chops

Need a little summertime flavor?

Try this swift recipe and enjoy a barbecue indoors.

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Make it a meal: Serve with coleslaw and cornbread.

This Italian classic will just even those who are tofu-phobic.

Serve as an appetizer or try them for dinner with crunchy vegetables and dip on the side.

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Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.

Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.

The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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Skillet Chicken Parm

We skipped breading in this healthy one-dish chicken Parm recipe to save time.

There’s still plenty of gooey cheese, and the garlic, pepper flakes and oregano lend big flavor.

In sandwich form, it’s easily wrapped in foil and eaten on the go.

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Excerpted from The Dinner Plan by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion, published by ABRAMS 2017.

Excerpted from The Dinner Plan by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion, published by ABRAMS 2017.

Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos

This copycat version of store-bought frozen burritos is perfect for meal prepping.

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Make a big batch to store in the freezer for healthy packable lunches or a quick campsite meal.

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BBQ Chicken Tenders

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