When time is tight but you still want something satisfying, fast and flavorful dinners are the way to go. These 10 recipes are quick to make, full of bold taste, and perfect for those nights when you need to get food on the table without overthinking it.
Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Bowls
This Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Bowl is a quick and flavor-packed meal that makes a perfect summer lunch or light dinner. With juicy grilled shrimp, charred corn, creamy avocado, and a spicy lime mayo, it brings together everything you want in a satisfying bowl.
Tomato Sandwiches with Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad
These Fancy Tomato Sandwiches are our new favorite. We pair them with a Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad that makes for an elegant and flavorful meal. The tomato sandwiches, layered with fresh, juicy tomatoes and peppery arugula are simple yet sophisticated. The grilled peach and burrata salad adds a delightful contrast with its sweet, smoky peaches and rich, creamy burrata.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is rich, comforting, and sure to impress. It has a creamy, garlicky sauce that’s tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, tender chicken and penne pasta, making this dish hard to resist. There’s nothing better than a cozy bowl of creamy pasta to warm you up at dinner.
Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls
Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls are a fusion of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors that come together in a satisfying and colorful meal. This recipe features crispy shrimp tossed in a zesty Bang Bang sauce, made famous by Bonefish Grill, nestled on a bed of fluffy rice and topped with fresh, vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch, these bowls are as easy to make as they are delicious.
Delicious Thai Red Curry with Turkey or Chicken
Thai Red Curry is one of those dishes that hits all the right notes—spicy, creamy, and just a little sweet. Loaded with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, bell peppers, and infused with aromatic spices and coconut milk, this Thai red curry is delicious.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
You won’t be able to resist this Buffalo Chicken Pasta that combines your favorite pasta with chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, and cream cheese, to make the dreamiest, creamiest pasta ever. f you like buffalo chicken sauce as much as we do, you’re going to love this pasta recipe.
Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli is a simple dinner idea with flavorful tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. One of the easiest ways to make Beef & Broccoli is in the Instant Pot. It’s a one-pot solution to get dinner on the table quickly. One pot meals are perfect for weeknight cooking.
One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
This fusion dish takes the irresistible flavors of tacos and infuses them into a comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. With its cheesy tomato sauce, seasoned ground beef, and zesty taco spices, this Cheesy Taco Pasta recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Cucumber
Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Cucumber combine the sweet and savory flavors of teriyaki-glazed chicken with the refreshing crunch of cucumber, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. This fusion dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal. You’ll love how the tender chicken pairs with the crisp cucumber and the punchy flavor of teriyaki sauce.
Lazy Skillet Lasagna
Lazy Skillet Lasagna is just as good as the classic but it takes a lot less time to make in a skillet. Instead of spending all that time delicately layering your lasagna, just throw it all in the skillet and watch it bubble into a delicious meal.
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.