Weeknight Meals

Strange as it may sound, and although it is surely not the healthiest way to cook broccoli, do give this a try. You will be amazed at how even broccoli can become what tastes like an indulgent, olive oil–laden, garlicky treat.

The assignment: A satisfying, creamy, crave-worthy baked pasta that would still be delicious without (most of) the cheese. Nailed it!

This briny, bright sauce is just what you need to liven up almost any kind of fish.

The squid only takes 3 minutes to sear for this simple salad.

A super simple red sauce lets the shellfish shine—say that 5 times fast.

The noodles are just a vessel for this savory, gingery, simple weeknight sauce. Double the batch, and you’ll always have a way to brighten up simple grilled or pan-roasted chops, roasted veggies, or grain bowls.

Because you need more butter-roasted things in your life.

If you trimmed any excess fat off the steaks, render it slowly over medium heat and use in place of the oil.

Yes! You can cook lentils and quinoa TOGETHER. And now your life will become exponentially easier.

Every Christmas Eve, chef Renee Erickson goes crabbing with her family and friends—then they make this simple and decadent pasta.

Build big flavor quickly with condiments that are already in your fridge.

A roasting trick for weeknight chicken yields juicy meat and golden, crispy skin.

A totally hands-off recipe that can be assembled ahead of time.

The ultimate fancy-but-not-too-fancy date night dinner.

The ideal bring-to-your-friend's-dinner-party salad.

The easiest—and most delicious—homemade falafel recipe that ever was.

This baked pasta is super-kid-friendly. (They won't be able to detect the cauliflower!)

This method guarantees perfectly-cooked, crispy-skinned salmon every time. We promise.

This warm, comforting soup is just the thing for a random Tuesday night, and it’s cold outside, and you don’t want to put too much effort into cooking.

Sambal oelek and chili-garlic sauce are similar except the latter has garlic in it. Glad we could help clear that up.

A hearty, healthy recipe that’s halfway done before you even start cooking.

Yes, fried rice for breakfast counts if there's an egg (or 3) in it!

Broccoli and sausage pair up for an indulgent veg-heavy pasta dinner.

Even steaming can overcook chicken. Keep the heat and steam gentle and remove it when it’s just firm and has a bit of spring when pressed.