There are few things more torturous than trying to figure out what to eat when you’re already hungry.
Pasta lovers will adore our Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake.
If you’re looking for alighter option, try our Fresh Salmon Cakes With Buttermilk Dressing.
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Fire up the grill for Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs With Sausage if the weather is nice.
If comfort is what you crave, our Instant Pot Chili Mac can’t be beat.
Serve with a bright baby kale salad dressed in a light vinaigrette.
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Combine rotisserie chicken, cucumber, red peppers, briny kalamata olives, and lettuce.
Just before serving, toss the salad with crispy pita chips and drizzle with a creamy tahini dressing.
The sauce gets a major flavor boost from all the bits left behind from the seared, pan-fried steaks.
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Serve with Roasted Cheddar Broccoli, an easy side included with this recipe, and mashed potatoes.
Serve with your favorite sides, such as potato salad and coleslaw, or as a sandwich.
Have made it several times.
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Grab a bag of salad and a bottle of red, and youve got everything you need!
A lemon-olive oil vinaigrette adds tangy flavor without too many calories.
Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi
This savory dish is hearty and flavorful.
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it’s possible for you to customize the recipe with your favorite in-season veggies.
For added umami, a Parmesan rind cooks with the rice and then gets removed when done cooking.
But don’t look for a weak, thin soup here.
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This one, thanks to Cheddar cheese and half-and-half, is rich and cheesy.
Lemony White Bean Salad With Broccoli
Want a 30-minute meal that happens to be healthy, too?
Load up more flavors by topping with crispy bacon, fresh thyme, and Parmesan.
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ensure to use a thick, sturdy chip that can withstand the weight of all those toppings.
The sauce becomes hearty and flavor-packed from sweet Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and garlic.
Lasagna Soup
Multiple five-star reviews for this quick and comfy soup recipe mention its great flavor.
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Solid soup will be a regular in my rotation, wrote one reader.
Great with a nice, toasty baguette!
That happens to be the best base for a quick and easy pasta sauce.
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Create a complete Lowcountry meal by serving over rice or grits.
In addition to being fast and easy, a serving is just 500 calories.
Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
Mini tortillas and muffin pans make time-consuming enchiladas effortless.
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Add beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce to the par-baked shells and bake until the cheese melts.
Then, make it a party and set out the toppings so everyone can build their own.
Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles
This tasty skillet recipe is the perfect base for plenty of toppings.
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These vegetarian tacos come from Houston’s popular Eight Row Flint.
Use an assortment of tomatoes that are the best quality you’re able to find.
This recipe makes perfect use of fresh and juicy tomatoes from the farmers' market.
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Plus, the creamy cucumber spread is a refreshing addition to these sandwiches.
The homemade Buttermilk-Parmesan dressing provides the perfect tang to balance the smoky bacon and buttery croutons.
This dish can be a main or a side served with chicken or porks chops.
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Use pre-shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a package of chopped fresh kale to cut down on prep time.
Plus, you might make use of your panini press.
Even better, this crowd-pleasing dish is portable for those busy weeknight events.
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Spoon mixture onto hand-toasted tortillas and top with cheese, salsa, and more saucedinner is served.
Simply blend the first nine ingredients in a blender or food processor to create the tasty Peanut-Ginger Sauce.
Instead of King’s Hawaiian rolls, it’s possible for you to use crescent rolls or biscuits.
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Chicken-Bell Pepper Tacos
Bell peppers make all the difference in this not-so-typical taco night meal.
Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
When complete, stir in cheese to bind it all together.
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This one-step method to cook the filling is easy but also caramelizes the chicken and veggies deliciously.
The finishing touch to this comforting pasta is to top with breadcrumbs and broil in the oven until toasted.
Baked Ziti With Meatballs
Store-bought sauce and frozen meatballs make this recipe a breeze to throw together.
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Baking in a hot oven500 degrees Fahrenheitis the key to a crispy crust.
If you don’t have a pizza stone, you could use a baking sheet upside down.
Adding pre-cooked rice into the stir fry makes this an easy, one-pot meal.
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Broccoli and peppers bring color while the stir is finished off with a umami-packed sauce.
Shrimp, veggies, and rice create a healthy and balanced meal.
This recipes adds new ingredients to the sheet pan every few minutes, so everything cooks evenly.
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After creating the patties, they cook for about 3 minutes per side in a skillet over medium high.
Drizzle the cakes and side salad, topped with crunchy snap peas and radishes, with homemade buttermilk dressing.
Hard-boiled eggs and poached shrimp can be made a day ahead to cut down on prep.
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This salad can be customized tooswap blue cheese for feta, or shrimp with chicken or ham.
The tangy, sweet, and salty glaze pairs perfectly with salmon.
For extra heartiness, add rice or shredded chicken and serve with your favorite chili toppings.
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Serve with a green vegetable side likeblanched or sauteed asparagusor blisteredBrussels sprouts.
Serve on buns with your favorite sides.
Dredge the crabs in a cornmeal crust and fry until crispy in a cast-iron skillet.
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Serve on buns slathered with a homemade tartar sauce, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.
Our Test Kitchen pros say this dish would also be delicious served on skewers as an appetizer.
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