Five Fast Weeknight Meals

Five Fast Weeknight Meals

Weeknights are busy and dinner can be SO HARD. The coming up with new ideas, the grocery shopping, the execution, the cleaning! These five fast weeknight meals are guaranteed not to be boring or complicated, and they all come together in 30 minutes or less!

1

Easy Stromboli Recipe

This super easy stromboli recipe is quick and simple! It's made with my quick pizza dough that comes together from scratch in just 10 minutes! This recipe is a total crowd pleaser and doubles as an excellent appetizer or game day treat.

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2

Asian Chicken Crunch Salad

This Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is my ABSOLUTE favorite salad! It's loaded with crispy baked chicken, almond slivers, crunchy chow mein noodles, mandarin oranges, and a sweet creamy dressing that is reminiscent of Applebee's Oriental Dressing, but without all the mayo and sugar.

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3

Sheet Pan Chili Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Hearty and warm and perfectly spiced, but also HEALTHY! Sheet Pan Chili Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is another 30 minute meal that you'll definitely want to add to your weekly rotation.

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4

Eat Your Greens Linguine

Needing a good boost of green veggies? Eat Your Greens Linguine is fresh, fast, and LOADED UP with all the good greens you can find. I like this one because it lets me have that nice boost of antioxidants while also eating pasta. WIN.

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5

One Pot Garlic Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

One Pot Garlic Chicken Thighs with Broccoli is a super quick and easy meal to make in a pinch. Crisp chicken thighs, garlic, penne pasta, and tender broccoli florets - all made in one big oven-save pot for easy clean up. You can't go wrong!

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What had happened was…

I had every intention of sharing something new and delicious with you today. I’ve made it several times. Worked out the kinks. Sampled the results. Recipe is in great working order. But in order for you to want to EAT the food and MAKE the food, which is basically the whole entire point, you have to be able to SEE the food. And the weather is NOT cooperating with me and my needy camera lighting. The house is dark… it’s been so rainy that dank really seems a better word. All my photos have a weird bluish hue that I can’t seem to filter out because the truth of it is that there’s no substitute for sunshine.

So the new something delicious will have to wait until tomorrow.

For today I have five of my favorites from the past year that I decided to re-share (all updated with printer-friendly recipes thankyouverymuch). In case you’re stuck in a dinner rut. In case you’re new here (Hi!!!!). In case you’re like me and sometimes you get so wrapped up in new stuff you forget some of your most favorite things.

Chicken Gyros

… straight up street fair food. But it’s healthy! I’m not making that up I promise. Plus the sauce can be made ahead, as can the marinade, which means you can have food on the table in 30 minutes or less. I love you, too.

 

Southwest Black Bean Pizza

… is for those days when you can’t decide between pizza and tacos. So much color, so many pretty vegetables, and a black bean spread that would make a really awesome dip if you’re into that.

 Spaghetti Carbonara

… stick-to-your-ribs warm cozy pasta covered in parmesan cheese, bacon, and eggs. I almost always have everything to make this on hand, even when I am totally avoiding grocery shopping.

Chicken Satay Skewers with Stir-Fried Vegetables

… doesn’t necessarily have to be made on the grill. It works fine stove-top and can even be baked in the oven. Grill pans work, too. This one combines peanutty chicken, vegetables, and rice noodles. I flipping love this stuff.