85 Weeknight Dinners That’ll Take You Under An Hour From Prep To Finish


1

Brown Sugar Salmon

tender, flaky broiled salmon glazed with a sweet, slightly tart glaze of brown sugar, dijon mustard, lime juice, fish sauce, and berbere spice
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

When it comes to 15-minute weeknight dinners, nothing is better than a simple piece of flaky, tender, savory-sweet brown sugar-glazed salmon. It takes 5 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook, and cleanup is an absolute breeze.

Get the Brown Sugar Salmon recipe.

2

Indian Butter Chickpeas

indian butter chickpeas and rice in a bowl with pita
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
3

Taco Gnocchi Bake

a pan with gnocchi covered in enchilada sauce, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

In this recipe, gnocchi gets the taco treatment for a simple weeknight meal. Along with some ground beef, black beans, and plenty of cheddar cheese, it’s a fun twist on the potato-based pasta.

Get the Taco Gnocchi Bake recipe.

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4

Pesto Corn Flatbread

flatbread topped with pesto, corn, sliced onions, cheese, and tomatoes
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

With fresh basil, pesto, grilled corn, heirloom tomatoes, and creamy burrata, this flatbread is sure to hit every note on your tastebuds. Plus, this recipe uses store-bought flatbread and pesto, so it can easily be thrown together in 30 minutes. It’s the perfect appetizer for a lazy summer evening and impressive enough to bring to any BBQ, cook-out, or dinner party.

Get the Pesto Corn Flatbread recipe.

5

Chicken Stir-Fry

chicken stir fry with broccoli, cashews, and red pepper
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

A stir fry is our go-to weeknight dinner when we just don’t have the energy to spend a long time in the kitchen or hit the grocery store—this chicken recipe is no exception. Make it as is, then use it as a jumping-off point to create your own perfect version.

Get the Chicken Stir-Fry recipe.

6

Sheet-Pan Roasted Halloumi & Broccolini

roasted halloumi and broccolini with a pesto sauce on a sheet pan
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Almost meaty in its profile, briny Halloumi has a satisfying stretchiness akin to the texture of fresh mozzarella, but with a pleasing exterior crackle when cooked properly. To achieve this effect, we use a blazing oven to char the Halloumi and broccolini, leading to a savory crunch that plays the perfect counterpoint to the creamy, herby, and tart gremolata sauce dolloped on top.

Get the Sheet-Pan Roasted Halloumi & Broccolini recipe.

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7

Steak & Potato Skillet

a skillet of crispy potatoes and tender, seared flank steak bathed in a tangy, savory garlic mustard butter sauce
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Meat and potatoes will always be a winning combo, but it’s crucial to keep things interesting. In this simple version of the dynamic duo, a skillet of crispy potatoes and tender, seared flank steak gets bathed in a tangy, savory garlic mustard butter sauce that’ll keep you on your toes.

Get the Steak & Potato Skillet recipe.

8

Chicken Tacos

flour tortillas on a plate filled with chicken, tomatoes, avocado and red onion
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
9

Cabbage Roll Skillet

cabbage roll skillet sprinkled with fresh dill and parsley
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Cabbage rolls just became a viable weeknight dinner with this quicker to make skillet dinner, which skips the cabbage rolling and gets dinner directly on the table. It’s less work, yet the payoff of a comforting home-cooked meal all the same.

Get the Cabbage Roll Skillet recipe.

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10

Dirty Martini Steak Frites

seared skirt steak topped with buttery green olive, gin, and vermouth sauce and served with crispy golden french fries
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Don’t let the frozen fries fool you—this is a meal for grown-ups. In it, steak frites get fused with a dirty gin martini to create a combo that will leave you feeling like your most sophisticated self. Whip this 45-minute marvel up for date night or your next dinner party, and watch the compliments roll in.

Get the Dirty Martini Steak Frites recipe.

11

White Chicken Chili

white chicken chili with cilantro, chips, sour cream and avocado
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Adding white beans makes this heartier than your average chicken noodle soup, and the addition of green chiles, jalapeño, and sour cream add the perfect amount of heat and creaminess to switch up classic chili. Plus, everything comes together in less than an hour!

Get the White Chicken Chili recipe.

12

Salmon & Potato Skillet

baked salmon potato skillet with shallots and dill yogurt sauce
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

While the potatoes cook, the salmon takes a quick bath in an easy marinade that will double as cooking fat in this simple dish. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and filling meal that can be customized every time you make it.

Get the Salmon & Potato Skillet recipe.

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13

Egg Roll Bowls

ground pork, cabbage and carrot in a bowl
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

When we’re craving crispy egg rolls but need a more filling dinner option, we turn to these egg roll bowls. These unwrapped bowls are the perfect solution when you want all the flavors of the take-out snack, but are in need of something hearty enough for a meal.

Get the Egg Roll Bowls recipe.

14

One-Pot Pepperoncini Chicken & Rice

pepperoncini chicken and rice
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
15

Feta & Herb Crusted Salmon

feta and herb crusted salmon with lemons
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

For this Mediterranean-inspired dish, you just arrange your salmon on a sheet tray (lined with aluminum foil for the easiest cleanup), sprinkle on the toppings, and bake it for 25 minutes. No flipping, no sticking, and no mess!

Get the Feta & Herb Crusted Salmon recipe.

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16

Freezer Burritos

seasoned ground beef layered with refried beans, rice, and a blend of monterey jack and cheddar cheese then rolled into a flour tortilla
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Whether you’re craving a hit of nostalgia or looking to stock up on easy on-the-go meals, these beef and bean freezer burritos will make you want to clear some space in the icebox.

Get the Freezer Burritos recipe.

17

French Bread Pizza

french bread pizza
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI

Craving homemade pizza, but don’t want to deal with finicky pizza dough? Skip it altogether, and grab the nearest loaf of French bread instead. The loaf makes for a delicious pizza “crust” that will get crispy on the outside, while staying nice and soft on the inside.

Get the French Bread Pizza recipe.

18

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo

creamy sundried tomato salmon orzo topped with fresh basil
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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19

Mexican Chicken Casserole

mexican chicken casserole topped with diced tomatoes, jalapenos and avocado
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
20

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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