16 Quick Weeknight Meals

16 quick weeknight meals

Ever have one of those nights where you have no idea what to put on the table quickly? We’re here to help! These easy and quick weeknight meals are ready in under an hour, so you won’t have any hangry family members on your hands. Skip the frozen pizza, these recipes will be your new weeknight go-to’s!

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Salmon in a Tomato and Feta Sauce

“Salmon baked in a tasty tomato and Feta sauce with a hint of fennel and plenty of fresh herbs!” – Kevin
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Stir Mein (Stir-Fry/Lo Mein)

“Well, I’ve attempted to make Lo Mein at home a few times because it’s my favorite Chinese dish. I finally nailed it!! The sauce tastes like a perfect mix between a stir-fry sauce and a lo mein sauce. This recipe is officially in our family’s ‘must-have’ book.” – Michelle
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Sea’s Salisbury Steak

“This is my favorite recipe for Salisbury steak. It’s very easy and gets rave reviews! You can simmer this for a while. The longer you do, the thicker, darker, and more flavorful the gravy becomes. This recipe makes extra gravy for mashed potatoes.” – Sea
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Truffle Alfredo Pasta

“What a treat. Truffle goodness. You can use truffle oil instead of truffle butter.” – Barbara
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Working Mom’s Layered Nachos

“A quick, easy, and somewhat healthy dinner fix for any time you need to get dinner on the table quickly and keep ’em happy! I use this often and it keeps everyone asking for it over and over. ” – Michelle
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Creamy Risotto

“With this recipe, I’ve found it is much easier to cook when you have a helper! That way they can cook the chicken and the other person can start assembling everything else.” – Christi
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Beef and Bean Burritos

“All I can think about is my favorite Mexican restaurant, I just want cheese dip and margaritas! To satisfy my cravings, I dug around in my pantry to see what I had and came up with these Beef and Bean Burritos. Everyone finds comfort in different food, mine is tacos and burritos. ” – Debbie
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Luby’s Fried Fish and Tartar Sauce

“I love Luby’s Fried Fish but none of their cookbooks have the recipe included. So I used the same coating they use for their fried shrimp and it came out great. The tartar sauce recipe is a must-have with this fish.” – Mary
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Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper

“This is so much better than the stuff out of the box. You can taste all of the flavors and can modify it to your own liking. There will be minimal preservatives as well.” – Kim
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Mom’s Swedish Meatballs

“This recipe calls for consomme which has a stronger flavor than regular beef broth. This is my all-time favorite recipe from my Mom. It really is a simple recipe but the taste cannot be beat.” – Marybeth
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Comforting Cabbage-Sausage Stew

“Yesterday, I had a bowl of this cabbage-sausage stew. It was so good! I like to eat this in a bowl, with a slice of cornbread (or a corn muffin).” – Pat
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Onions and Cheese Sandwich

“I LOVE grilled cheese sandwiches and hot wings. So, here is my recipe that combines both. Great on a nice cold day!” – Sharonne
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Bourbon Honey Steak Tips

“Steak tips that are perfect for a fast meal or hearty appetizer.” – Paula
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One-Pan White Beans and Kale Skillet

“This white bean and kale recipe makes for the perfect hearty, healthy meal. Complemented by fire-roasted tomatoes, sweet onions, and artichoke hearts, these Italian white beans are both delicious and 100% vegan.” – Nicole
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Curried Vegetable Stir Fry

“I make this simple yet tasty curried vegetable stir fry all the time. My kids love it because of the baby potatoes and broccoli, their two favorite vegetables.” – Shikha
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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

“Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a sticky glaze-coated cauliflower that is bursting with flavor and makes a great dinner or appetizer.” – Nicole