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Weeknight Meals

Simplify your evenings with my quick and delicious Weeknight Meals category. This collection features 30-minute meals, air fryer dishes, Instant Pot recipes, and sheet pan meals that cater to your busy schedule.

Try my Enchiladas with Green Sauce for a flavor-packed meal, or enjoy this Lemon Dill Salmon for a light, nutritious option. And don't miss my Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy for a satisfying dinner. Explore these Weeknight Meals for stress-free, family-friendly dishes.

  • Chicken meatballs and mushrooms coated in marsala sauce.
    Chicken Marsala Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A lamb burger with caramelized onions and whipped feta sauce.
    Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Onions
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A serving of Cajun shrimp and grits on a plate.
    Cajun Shrimp and Grits
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A bacon cheeseburger with barbecue sauce served on a plate with fries.
    Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Mahi Mahi tacos on a serving tray.
    Mahi Mahi Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • Meatloaf meatballs served on a plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
    Meatloaf Meatballs
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • BBQ chicken wings on a serving platter.
    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Sweet potato wedges in an air fryer.
    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Pork chop marsala served on a plate with steamed green beans.
    Pork Chop Marsala
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Parmesan crusted chicken cutlets served on a platter.
    Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken (No Mayo!)
    Cook Time28 Minutes
  • Grilled chicken kofta skewers on a platter.
    Chicken Kofta
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • New York strip steak served on a plate with sweet potatoes.
    Pan Seared New York Strip Steak
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Homemade chicken nuggets on a plate.
    Homemade Ground Chicken Nuggets
    Cook Time26 Minutes
  • Chicken shawarma served with turmeric rice and veggies in a bowl.
    Chicken Shawarma Bowls
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Chicken tinga tostadas on a plate.
    Chicken Tinga Tostadas
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A cheeseburger slider set on a cutting board.
    Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A pan-seared salmon filet, topped with a cream sauce with spinach and sundried tomatoes.
    Tuscan Salmon
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A platter of buffalo chicken meatballs.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Overhead closeup of a platter of ground beef stroganoff.
    Ground Beef Stroganoff
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A serving plate of beef tenderloin tips covered in mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes.
    Beef Tenderloin Tips in Mushroom Gravy
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A casserole dish of chicken divan with a corner scoop removed.
    Chicken Divan with Broccoli (no Soup!)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A chicken slider on a cutting board.
    Easy Chicken Sliders
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A plate of salmon kabobs served with broccoli.
    Grilled Salmon Kabobs
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Roasted broccoli and cauliflower in an air fryer.
    Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower
    Cook Time13 Minutes
  • A platter of grilled chicken legs served with corn and watermelon.
    Grilled Chicken Legs
    Cook Time1 Hours 35 Minutes
  • Chicken fajitas with peppers and onions in an air fryer.
    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Side angle view of a serving of creamy chicken and rice casserole with broccoli shown set beside a casserole dish.
    Chicken and Rice Casserole (Without Soup!)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • BBQ chicken legs on a platter.
    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A plate of cooked chicken breasts.
    Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
    Cook Time17 Minutes
  • A serving of orange chicken on a plate.
    Air Fryer Orange Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Side angle view of a plate of chicken and orzo with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach topped with crumbled feta cheese.
    Chicken Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A bowl of macaroni and cheese.
    Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Ground beef and black bean enchiladas on a plate.
    Beef and Bean Enchiladas
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A casserole dish of chicken bacon ranch pasta.
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Spicy Pasta alla Vodka
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Chicken and rice served on a plate set next to an Instant Pot.
    Instant Pot Chicken Breast and Rice
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A Bowl of chicken stew with carrots, green beans, and potatoes.
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Stew
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken thighs roasted in a cast iron skillet with lemon and thyme.
    Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Overhead view of a bowl of honey garlic shrimp stir fry served with steamed rice.
    Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
    Cook Time20 Minutes

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Hello, I'm Scott! I'm a former professional cook and an experienced home cook. I created this space to share my favorite quick and easy, family-friendly recipes and hopefully inspire you to try some of them for yourself!

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