Spread the Reduced price cookie sheets beef mixture onto the bottom of Affordable Cooking for Beginners greased 9×13 baking dish, evenly spread the prepared mashed fog over Afforxable, and then sprinkle with shredded cheddar. The final touches are grating fresh parmesan and a sundried tomato over the pasta for an extra burst of flavor. Add ground beef or crumbled sausage to boost the protein. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta.

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This dish just feels like home. It gives you everything you want in a meal: the healthiness of vegetables, the protein of chicken, and the delightful texture of a biscuit. This recipe takes less than half an hour to make. So what are you waiting for?

Get rid of that idea in your head that cooking seafood is hard! It's that easy! Recipe: One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. This dish is so delicious, you won't believe it only calls for a handful of ingredients.

The secret is pairing pesto with mozzarella cheese — it's always a crowd pleaser. This recipe makes 4 servings, so you can have it as leftovers, invite friends over, or eat it all — we wouldn't blame you.

Recipe: Pesto Chicken Bake. Great news! This dish is super easy and quick! to make. You probably already have all of the ingredients on hand and it takes less than 20 minutes to make.

With this cheesy pasta dish, you'll be cheesin' in no time. Recipe: Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne. Who doesn't like fried rice? With brown rice, peas, carrots, eggs and scallions, this dish is a classic. This veggie fried rice is also a great call if you get home hungry — Instant Pot to the rescue!

Recipe: Healthier Veggie Fried Rice. Let's just face the facts: quinoa in salad is elite. This salad is a vegetarian's dream, with a refreshing combo of cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach. Top it all off with a lemony dressing to really seal the deal. Recipe: Avocado Quinoa Power Salad.

Stir-fry is always a good idea. This recipe is flexible, since we all know stir-fry can be made with everything and the kitchen sink and still taste delicious!

You can even switch out the rice for noodles for a change in texture. This recipe is easy and delicious — and, even better, you can swap out some of the vegetables for ones already in your fridge.

If you have tofu, dijon, and something green, you are most of the way there. Get scrambling! Recipe: Tofu Scramble. It only takes 15 minutes to whip up this simple-but-satisfying masterpiece.

Plus, the whole recipe only requires one pan. So not only will cooking be easy, but so will clean up! Recipe: Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Marinara. Craving sushi but don't want to go out?

We got you. Even better, the recipe is flexible, so you can swap out the veggies or protein for whatever you happen to have on hand. Recipe: Sushi Bowl. The recipe calls for a mixture of kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans, but of course you can swap in whatever canned beans or grains that are already in your kitchen.

Recipe: Vegan 3-Bean Chili. Recipe: Egg Pizza With Scallions. This hearty chickpea masala is the perfect recipe for vegetarians and can be prepared spicy or mild, depending on your taste.

The recipe calls for a splash of heavy cream, but you can use coconut milk to keep it vegan. Recipe: Cauliflower and Chickpea Masala. This easy, kid-friendly dish starts with crescent roll dough on the bottom, then it's loaded with ground beef, cheese, and any of your favorite taco toppings.

Recipe: Taco Pizza. This recipe uses baby kale to stuff the toast cups, but feel free to use spinach or arugula if kale isn't your favorite. Recipe: Bacon and Egg Toast Cups. Feel free to use any hearty veggies you have on hand in place of the beets and radishes. Brussels sprouts, diced sweet potatoes, and carrots would all work well.

Recipe: Baked Eggs With Roasted Vegetables. This creamy mac 'n' cheese is loaded with all kinds of good stuff, like white cheddar, broccoli, and seared chicken. Leave out the chicken.

Broccoli isn't your favorite? Feel free to substitute it with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Recipe: White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese With Chicken and Broccoli. This baby is everything you love about caprese and grilled cheese crammed into one delicious sandwich.

Serve it with salad or soup, and you've got yourself a dinner that's both fancy and budget-friendly. Recipe: Caprese Grilled Cheese. This recipe calls for a lot of basic ingredients you'll already have in the pantry. It makes six to eight servings too, so you can enjoy leftovers for lunch all week.

Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup. Dal is a timeless classic — and this version is an ideal starter if you've never made it before. You only need a handful of ingredients, and the whole thing only takes 20 minutes.

The original recipe calls for red split lentils, but if you want to get more creative, add some French lentils, too. Recipe: Dal. Black bean patties are one of the most popular alternatives to meat. They're also pretty easy to make. Recipe: Black Bean Burgers.

Recipe: Tuna Melt. Pair it with any greens you have handy! Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken. Tangy, spicy kimchi or Korean-style fermented vegetables is another way to add a ton of flavor to a dish for not a lot of money. Keep a jar stocked in the fridge, then work it into fried rice, noodle bowls, or burgers.

Recipe: Minute Kimchi Fried Rice. Recipe: Rice Bowl With Fried Egg And Avocado. Recipe: Southwest Turkey, Vegetable, and Rice Skillet. This recipe calls for only three ingredients, and you can always add a protein to the mix if you want. Recipe: Creamy Tomato Shells.

Recipe: Chicken Pesto Bowls. Recipe: Zucchini Corn Quesadillas. Recipe: One-Pan Pizza Chicken. Recipe: Super-Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad. Recipe: One-Pot Caprese Chicken Pasta. Recipe: Vegan Creamy Kale Pasta. Recipe: Greek Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. Recipe: One-Pot Bacon Broccoli Mac 'n' Cheese.

Recipe: Spicy Chipotle Buddha Bowl With Cauliflower Rice. Recipe: Chicken and Mandarin Salad With Simple Sesame Dressing. Recipe: 5-Ingredient Coconut Curry. This gluten-free way to serve tuna salad substitutes carby bread with crisp, refreshing lettuce cups, so it's on your diet.

Oh, and it's ready to devour in ten minutes flat. We love lobster but our wallets could use a break. Inflation and all. Luckily, shrimp is more affordable and can give you the summery sammy you're craving. Feel free to mix the salad up to a day in advance.

Fact: Everything tastes better in miniature form…including these two-bite pockets made with chicken tenders, soft pita and creamy herb sauce. We know, cooking fish can seem intimidating. But as long as you use a nonstick pan, this photogenic dish is just as easy to prepare as chicken, promise.

Allow us to introduce you to a cooking technique that gets dinner on the table quickly and leaves the chef with zero dirty dishes to wash. We love you, nonstick foil. Our favorite veggie makes cutting back on carbs easy.

Oh, and did we mention that it'll only take you 30 minutes to prepare? Drizzle it with a generous dose of olive oil before digging in. This healthy dish is more about assembling than actual cooking. Just roast the kale, boil the quinoa and saute the shrimp all at once. And remember: When in doubt, watermelon radishes make everything look fancy.

Always reaching for chicken breast at the grocery store? Whip up a quick and easy Thai-inspired dish in 30 minutes flat. So fresh, so clean. Feel free to mix and match with whatever fruit and veggies you have lying around, or nix the eggs to make the bowl vegan. Remember the microwave noodles that fueled you through college?

Our take is significantly more grown-up. Finish it with a jammy egg, sliced scallions and all the sriracha you can handle.

Complete with tender potatoes and marinated onions. We're talking only ten minutes of prep, folks. Bye, dinner rut. It's made with chopped rotisserie chicken, BTW. In fact, that just might be the definition of our dream meal.

Low-maintenance is the name of the game. Make this spicy-sweet number the night before it takes just 35 minutes and reap the rewards when your stomach growls the next day. Who says eating healthy has to be boring? This fresh legume-veggie- yogurt combo will fill you up without weighing you down.

The only cooking these wraps call for is blanching the collard greens. Not only are they portable, but they can be made up to two days in advance.

Game day grub has never been easier. Use store-bought everything bagel seasoning or make your own with spice rack staples, like dried onion flakes and minced garlic.

If you can't find trout , mackerel or bluefin tuna would be fine substitutes. But TBH, the sweet, savory marinade will work on everything from tofu to chicken to cauliflower. Make the crispy chickpeas and fish-free dressing ahead so you can assemble the salad in a flash come dinnertime. Oh, and make a second batch of chickpeas just for snacking.

PureWow food. By Taryn Pire. Stir Fried Noodles with Kimchi and Pork Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, high protein Once the udon is boiled, you're halfway there.

Get the recipe. Sungold Spaghetti Carbonara Time Commitment: 45 minutes Why We Love It: And you thought timeless carbonara couldn't get any tastier. One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, Just as easy and so much more elegant as grabbing a jar of tomato sauce from the cupboard and calling it a night.

One-Pot Mac and Cheese Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, Made with only seven ingredients most of which are likely in your kitchen right now , this recipe is much better than mac from a box—and it's just as easy to prepare.

BLT Pasta Salad Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly Juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon and crunchy lettuce mixed with diced avocado and creamy, mayo-based dressing. Linguine with Bacon, Peaches and Gorgonzola Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: This recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish.

Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: make ahead, gluten free, beginner-friendly Ready in half an hour is just the beginning; this meal can also be prepped in advance to save time before dinner.

Katherine Gillen. Vegetarian Sloppy Joes Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, beginner-friendly Tender, quick-cooking lentils stand in for traditional ground beef.

Crispy Kale and Egg Skillet for One Time Commitment: 10 minutes Why We Love It: When you're really pressed for time, eggs can be a total lifesaver.

Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pan, high protein, beginner-friendly How impressive does this guy look?

Chicken Tinga Tacos Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, one pan, high protein Psst: Your dinner guests will never know that these tacos started with a rotisserie bird.

Bruschetta Chicken Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, one pan, keto-friendly One-pan dinners are the way to go when you're looking to save time. Easy Stir Fried Rice Cakes with XO Sauce Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: These chewy, sticky rice cakes are about to win the dinner game.

Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Veggies and Sausage Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: gluten free, Paleo-friendly, beginner-friendly, sheet pan recipe Low-maintenance cooking is our favorite. Keto Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: sheet pan recipe, beginner-friendly, high protein Dishes?

Ravioli Lasagna Time Commitment: 1 hour and 25 minutes Why We Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, make ahead While standard lasagna can be a little tricky all that layering is exhausting, no?

Tater Tot Nachos Time Commitment: 50 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly Any dinner that starts with a bag of frozen tots is one after our own heart. Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Time Commitment: 6 hours and 5 minutes Why We Love It: slow cooker recipe, high protein, kid-friendly Let your favorite appliance take care of dinner while you focus on more important things like chilling on the couch.

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Time Commitment: 7 hours and 10 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, slow cooker recipe, high protein Just ten minutes of prep work is all that's required for this crowd-pleaser.

Slow Cooker Meal-Prep Burrito Bowls Time Commitment: 7 hours and 15 minutes Why We Love It: slow cooker recipe, high protein, make ahead The answer to your dinnertime prayers?

One-Pot, Minute Pasta Limone Time Commitment: 15 minutes Why We Love It: Easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for a dinner party. Cacio e Pepe Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: Rich, creamy and oh so easy. Chicken and Snap Pea Stir Fry Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: All you need to whip up this easy yet satisfying meal is chicken, veggies, a few pantry staples, 20 minutes and your trustiest skillet.

Zoodles with Avocado and Mango Sauce Time Commitment: 15 minutes Why We Love It: vegan, gluten free, You had us at minute dinner, and again at no oven required. Buffalo Chicken Wraps with Blue Cheese and Celery Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: Rotisserie chicken, we salute you.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: These beauties only take 20 minutes to prepare, including the slightly spicy tropical salsa that would also taste great on pork chops, salmon or guacamole.

Keto Steak and Blue Cheese Salad for One Time Commitment: 5 minutes Why We Love It: keto-friendly, low carb, Save a few strips of steak whenever you're at the grill to make a next-level salad with the leftovers that's ready in no time.

Spicy, Crunchy Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups Time Commitment: 10 minutes Why We Love It: Newly on keto? Shrimp Rolls with New England—Style Dressing Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: We love lobster Mini Chicken Shawarma Time Commitment: 1 hour and 40 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, special occasion-worthy Fact: Everything tastes better in miniature form…including these two-bite pockets made with chicken tenders, soft pita and creamy herb sauce.

Pan-Fried Cod with Orange and Swiss Chard Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly, high protein We know, cooking fish can seem intimidating. Honey-Lime Chicken and Veggies in Foil Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein Allow us to introduce you to a cooking technique that gets dinner on the table quickly and leaves the chef with zero dirty dishes to wash.

The Ultimate Quinoa-Avocado Bowl Time Commitment: 45 minutes Why We Love It: high protein, make ahead, beginner-friendly This healthy dish is more about assembling than actual cooking. Lime Chicken with Corn and Poblano Salad Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein, kid-friendly Always reaching for chicken breast at the grocery store?

Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: vegan, gluten free, high protein Whip up a quick and easy Thai-inspired dish in 30 minutes flat.

Buddha Bowl with Kale, Avocado, Orange and Wild Rice Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free So fresh, so clean. Rotisserie Chicken Ramen Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, high protein Remember the microwave noodles that fueled you through college?

Sheet Pan Indian-Spiced Chicken Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, dairy free, gluten free, high protein Complete with tender potatoes and marinated onions. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Stuffed Peppers Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, high protein, make ahead Bye, dinner rut.

Firecracker Chicken with Rice Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein, kid-friendly, make ahead Low-maintenance is the name of the game.

Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Curried Lentils, Carrots and Yogurt Time Commitment: 25 minutes Why We Love It: Who says eating healthy has to be boring? Rainbow Collard Wraps with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: make ahead, vegan, beginner-friendly The only cooking these wraps call for is blanching the collard greens.

Everything Chicken Wings Time Commitment: 55 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, keto-friendly, high protein, low carb Game day grub has never been easier.

Caramelized Black Pepper Trout Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: high protein, If you can't find trout , mackerel or bluefin tuna would be fine substitutes.

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Low-maintenance is the name of the game. Make this spicy-sweet number the night before it takes just 35 minutes and reap the rewards when your stomach growls the next day. Who says eating healthy has to be boring?

This fresh legume-veggie- yogurt combo will fill you up without weighing you down. The only cooking these wraps call for is blanching the collard greens.

Not only are they portable, but they can be made up to two days in advance. Game day grub has never been easier.

Use store-bought everything bagel seasoning or make your own with spice rack staples, like dried onion flakes and minced garlic. If you can't find trout , mackerel or bluefin tuna would be fine substitutes. But TBH, the sweet, savory marinade will work on everything from tofu to chicken to cauliflower.

Make the crispy chickpeas and fish-free dressing ahead so you can assemble the salad in a flash come dinnertime. Oh, and make a second batch of chickpeas just for snacking. PureWow food. By Taryn Pire. Stir Fried Noodles with Kimchi and Pork Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, high protein Once the udon is boiled, you're halfway there.

Get the recipe. Sungold Spaghetti Carbonara Time Commitment: 45 minutes Why We Love It: And you thought timeless carbonara couldn't get any tastier.

One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, Just as easy and so much more elegant as grabbing a jar of tomato sauce from the cupboard and calling it a night.

One-Pot Mac and Cheese Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, Made with only seven ingredients most of which are likely in your kitchen right now , this recipe is much better than mac from a box—and it's just as easy to prepare.

BLT Pasta Salad Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly Juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon and crunchy lettuce mixed with diced avocado and creamy, mayo-based dressing.

Linguine with Bacon, Peaches and Gorgonzola Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: This recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: make ahead, gluten free, beginner-friendly Ready in half an hour is just the beginning; this meal can also be prepped in advance to save time before dinner.

Katherine Gillen. Vegetarian Sloppy Joes Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, beginner-friendly Tender, quick-cooking lentils stand in for traditional ground beef.

Crispy Kale and Egg Skillet for One Time Commitment: 10 minutes Why We Love It: When you're really pressed for time, eggs can be a total lifesaver. Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pan, high protein, beginner-friendly How impressive does this guy look?

Chicken Tinga Tacos Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, one pan, high protein Psst: Your dinner guests will never know that these tacos started with a rotisserie bird.

Bruschetta Chicken Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, one pan, keto-friendly One-pan dinners are the way to go when you're looking to save time. Easy Stir Fried Rice Cakes with XO Sauce Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: These chewy, sticky rice cakes are about to win the dinner game.

Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Veggies and Sausage Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: gluten free, Paleo-friendly, beginner-friendly, sheet pan recipe Low-maintenance cooking is our favorite. Keto Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: sheet pan recipe, beginner-friendly, high protein Dishes?

Ravioli Lasagna Time Commitment: 1 hour and 25 minutes Why We Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, make ahead While standard lasagna can be a little tricky all that layering is exhausting, no? Tater Tot Nachos Time Commitment: 50 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly Any dinner that starts with a bag of frozen tots is one after our own heart.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Time Commitment: 6 hours and 5 minutes Why We Love It: slow cooker recipe, high protein, kid-friendly Let your favorite appliance take care of dinner while you focus on more important things like chilling on the couch. Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Time Commitment: 7 hours and 10 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, slow cooker recipe, high protein Just ten minutes of prep work is all that's required for this crowd-pleaser.

Slow Cooker Meal-Prep Burrito Bowls Time Commitment: 7 hours and 15 minutes Why We Love It: slow cooker recipe, high protein, make ahead The answer to your dinnertime prayers? One-Pot, Minute Pasta Limone Time Commitment: 15 minutes Why We Love It: Easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for a dinner party.

Cacio e Pepe Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: Rich, creamy and oh so easy. Chicken and Snap Pea Stir Fry Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: All you need to whip up this easy yet satisfying meal is chicken, veggies, a few pantry staples, 20 minutes and your trustiest skillet.

Zoodles with Avocado and Mango Sauce Time Commitment: 15 minutes Why We Love It: vegan, gluten free, You had us at minute dinner, and again at no oven required. Buffalo Chicken Wraps with Blue Cheese and Celery Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: Rotisserie chicken, we salute you.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: These beauties only take 20 minutes to prepare, including the slightly spicy tropical salsa that would also taste great on pork chops, salmon or guacamole.

Keto Steak and Blue Cheese Salad for One Time Commitment: 5 minutes Why We Love It: keto-friendly, low carb, Save a few strips of steak whenever you're at the grill to make a next-level salad with the leftovers that's ready in no time.

Spicy, Crunchy Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups Time Commitment: 10 minutes Why We Love It: Newly on keto? Shrimp Rolls with New England—Style Dressing Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: We love lobster Mini Chicken Shawarma Time Commitment: 1 hour and 40 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, special occasion-worthy Fact: Everything tastes better in miniature form…including these two-bite pockets made with chicken tenders, soft pita and creamy herb sauce.

Pan-Fried Cod with Orange and Swiss Chard Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly, high protein We know, cooking fish can seem intimidating.

Honey-Lime Chicken and Veggies in Foil Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein Allow us to introduce you to a cooking technique that gets dinner on the table quickly and leaves the chef with zero dirty dishes to wash.

The Ultimate Quinoa-Avocado Bowl Time Commitment: 45 minutes Why We Love It: high protein, make ahead, beginner-friendly This healthy dish is more about assembling than actual cooking. Lime Chicken with Corn and Poblano Salad Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein, kid-friendly Always reaching for chicken breast at the grocery store?

Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: vegan, gluten free, high protein Whip up a quick and easy Thai-inspired dish in 30 minutes flat.

Buddha Bowl with Kale, Avocado, Orange and Wild Rice Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why We Love It: vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free So fresh, so clean. Rotisserie Chicken Ramen Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, high protein Remember the microwave noodles that fueled you through college?

Sheet Pan Indian-Spiced Chicken Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, dairy free, gluten free, high protein Complete with tender potatoes and marinated onions. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Stuffed Peppers Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, high protein, make ahead Bye, dinner rut.

Firecracker Chicken with Rice Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein, kid-friendly, make ahead Low-maintenance is the name of the game.

Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Curried Lentils, Carrots and Yogurt Time Commitment: 25 minutes Why We Love It: Who says eating healthy has to be boring? Rainbow Collard Wraps with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: make ahead, vegan, beginner-friendly The only cooking these wraps call for is blanching the collard greens.

Everything Chicken Wings Time Commitment: 55 minutes Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, keto-friendly, high protein, low carb Game day grub has never been easier. Caramelized Black Pepper Trout Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why We Love It: high protein, If you can't find trout , mackerel or bluefin tuna would be fine substitutes.

Taryn Pire. Using the drippings after roasting adds rich flavor to the pan sauce. Love tacos, enchiladas, and nachos?

This casserole marries them all with next to no prep — a meal that will feed and please a crowd. Do as many reviewers and add taco seasoning to the beef, then finish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and fresh salsa.

Create a no-cook sauce with a handful of basic pantry ingredients like peanut butter, chili-garlic sauce, and soy sauce. You'll simply combine the sauce with cooked ramen noodles and garnish with peanuts and green onions.

Dinner's on the table in 15 minutes. Step up your staple spaghetti and jarred sauce by starting with refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini. The quick homemade tomato sauce is enriched with cream and Parmesan for a rich taste.

Using only five ingredients makes this chili very different from most recipes some have 12 ingredients or more! yet just as delicious. The pepper Jack cheese is stirred in for richness and heat. Another vegetarian recipe for a beginner cook's arsenal. The veggies in these hearty burgers are chopped in the food processor, making them even easier to assemble.

Double the batch and freeze for a burger dinner any night of the week. Twice-baked or put-back potatoes are simple, delicious, and inexpensive. This recipe gives the usual loaded spud a twist with frozen broccoli and ranch in the filling instead of bacon and Cheddar. Store-bought shortcuts bring this pizza together in a snap.

Use this pie as a starting point, then add your favorite veggies, cheeses, and meats. Reviewers had success with every kind of crust, from thin to thick, frozen to fresh. Reinventing leftovers is a big part of learning how to cook. This recipe is the perfect vehicle for leftover cooked rice, that one seared pork chop, and any veggies on hand you could also use a frozen mix.

It's way better than takeout, and just as fast. Hungry for more? Try one of our Cheap and Easy Dinners. Plus, explore our entire collection of Quick and Easy Recipes.

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