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36 One-Pan Meals Just Right for Dinner Tonight

One pan, pot, skillet, or Instant Pot is all you need to make these no-fuss family dinners, which include recipes for salmon, pasta, pot roast, chili, and so much more.

By Victoria Spencer

18 Quick Sunday Night Dinner Recipes

We're sharing comforting meals for the days when you need one most.

By Anna Kovel

These One-Pot Chicken Dinner Recipes Are Perfect for Busy Weeknights

Using a skillet, Dutch oven, sheet pan, Instant Pot, and other favorite pieces of cookware, our stellar selection of one-pot chicken dinner recipes makes getting an evening meal on the table a whole lot easier.

By Victoria Spencer

Quick Salad Recipes That Make Excellent Dinners on Busy Weeknights

These main-course salads are ready in a flash and reliably delicious, which makes them the perfect for those hectic nights when you need a speedy supper.

By Frances Kim

Quick, Easy, and Delicious Pasta Recipes Ideal for Weeknight Dinners

When you need a comforting meal but don't have a lot of time, whip up one of these fast pasta recipes. All can be made in 45 minutes or less.

By Jennifer Anderson

15 Quick and Delicious Plant-Based Dinner Recipes

Looking to add a few plant-based dinners to your weeknight rotation? Try these quick, tasty recipes that are on the table in 45 minutes or less—you will not miss the meat!

By Janet Taylor McCracken

One-Pan Pasta

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It's one of our most popular recipes and for good reason. This is our original one-pot pasta recipe, inspired by a dish one of our food editors ate in Puglia, Italy. All the ingredients cook together in a straight-sided skillet, you don’t even need to boil water first—and it's on the table in just 20 minutes.

Breaded Chicken Breasts

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Whenever you make breaded and fried chicken, it disappears almost immediately. Try our foolproof three-step method for perfect results every time, then turn it into Chicken Parmesan or serve over salad.

Grilled-Eggplant Parmesan

Our light, summery take on classic eggplant parmesan skips the breading and relies on the grill to do all the cooking. Flame-kissed tomatoes and shallots are turned into a quick sauce, then spooned over charred eggplant and gooey mozzarella for a memorable dinner.

Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes

Like your favorite dip reinvented as a meal, and made healthier to boot! Sauteed chicken cutlets cook fast, and cream cheese provides a little richness with less fat than heavy cream.

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

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One-Pot Pasta with Broccoli and Lemon

Less is more in this quick and easy weeknight dinner. It calls for just five main ingredients (penne, broccoli, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan) and requires minimal cleanup.

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What's for Dinner? 22 Weeknight Recipes You'll Want to Make in May

From cheesy pork cutlets to crispy chicken tacos to crunchy leek-and-asparagus rice, these quick dinner ideas make getting weeknight meal on the table more delicious.

25 Sheet-Pan Suppers to Make Weeknight Dinner Easier and More Delicious

It's time to lay it all out—in the pan. Cooking an entire meal on a single baking sheet is a great alternative to classic one-pot recipes. Add these sheet pan supper recipes, from roasted chicken with potatoes and kale to salmon with bell peppers and olives, to your weekly rotation.

15 Main-Dish Recipes That You Can Make in 15 Minutes

Easy Poached Eggs

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Pan-Fried Steak

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Simple Poached Salmon

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15-Minute Lentil Soup

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This is a fast, hearty soup for dinner; vegetarians can use vegetable broth.

All Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes

Bell Pepper Saute

Cooking softens and sweetens these vegetables for a perfect side dish.

Linguine with Lemon-Cream Sauce

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This quickly made pasta dish relies on the tang of lemons with the richness of cream sauce for its flavor.

Sauteed Red Cabbage

The vegetable side has a slightly sweet-and-sour flavor.

Grilled Chicken Breasts with BBQ Sauce

For this all-American classic that's great for lunch or dinner, use a great homemade sauce and pick your method: Slow-cook a whole bird for the juiciest results or grill smaller pieces for a fast meal.

Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce

Spring is the season to take full advantage of the subtle, grassy flavors of asparagus and this easy sauce comes together in minutes.

Potato and Green Bean Salad

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Whether eaten warm or out of the fridge, this bright, crunchy potato salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats like pork, steak or chicken.

Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

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No pasta's more iconic than spaghetti and meatballs, and now, it's a breeze to make -- the meatballs simmer right in the sauce.

Chicken and Spinach Casserole

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Use the supermarket staple of rotisserie chicken in this comforting casserole. Combine shredded chicken with sauteed spinach in a cream sauce, pour into a baking dish, and top with torn bread. Serve your family this creamy, bubbling casserole for a cozy dinner.

Lemony Pasta with Goat Cheese and Spinach

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This is one of the quickest, most efficient suppers on the planet. Creamy goat cheese makes its own sauce, but it needs the fresh brightness of lemon to really pop.

Mini Deep-Dish Pizzas

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That muffin pan is not just for cupcakes. Make these mini deep-dish pizzas using homemade or store-bought dough and your favorite toppings.

Chicken-and-Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Oyster sauce adds a deep, savory flavor to the easy, family friendly chicken-and-broccoli stir-fry.

Linguine with Shrimp and White Wine

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This 20-minute shrimp pasta recipe is sure to become a favorite. All you need for the sauce is a flavorful and fragrant combination of butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice.

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

This healthy snack you can make ahead and have a container handy when you are on-the-go.

Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole

This quick-cooking casserole has a rich beef-and-rice filling, a colorful layer of zucchini, and a crisp breadcrumb topping. (Save even more time by using the sauce from Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce.)

Creamy Deviled Eggs

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Deviled eggs are a classic and one of Martha Stewart's favorite hors d'oeuvres. Deviled eggs are crowd-pleasing party snack that are the perfect way to start a casual evening. Make this creamy deviled egg recipe and get your party started in 30 minutes or less!

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