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10 minute vegetable soup
A quick and simple soup that’s perfect for an early fall night. This recipe serves one, but it’s a great one to double if you want leftovers.
greek chicken and rice plate
A classic dish that’s balanced and delicious. This recipe makes two servings but it can easily be doubled for a family of four.
stuffed sweet potato
A hearty, not-so-classic meal that’s a great addition to your repertoire.
kale tabouleh with chicken
A spin on a classic Middle Eastern salad that’s balanced, healthy, and full of flavor.
shrimp tacos with mango, cucumber, and avocado salsa
Light and flavorful shrimp tacos with a spin on pico that’s fresh, sweet, and packed with crunch.
late summer pasta salad
A fresh and filling pasta salad that brings together all the flavors of summer. This is a great recipe to batch cook — simply multiply the recipe to get the number of servings you want. Multiply it by 4 to feed a family.
lentil and herb stuffed bell pepper
This veggie-forward dish is packed with color, flavor, and fiber. It’s also a great template – come back to it anytime you want to make stuffed peppers.
fish en papillote
A no-mess French technique that results in a moist and flavorful piece of fish. Use this recipe as a template as you can use this cooking method for all fish. My favorites are salmon, halibut, and cod.
market salad with quinoa, chicken, stone fruit, and a honey balsamic vinaigrette
This seasonal salad is filling, well-balanced, and full of flavor. It’s also a great recipe to batch cook — simply double the ingredients and make twice as much chicken and quinoa when you cook.
tofu spring rolls with homemade peanut sauce
This homemade version of Thai spring rolls is a great foundational recipe that’s perfect for summer. Use it with tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
summer vegetarian tacos
These seasonal tacos are fresh, light, and full of color and crunch. They’re also incredibly delicious!
mediterranean power bowl
A simple three-ingredient lemon yogurt sauce brings this plant-forward grain power bowl together. Plus, it can be served cold, room temp, or warm, making it a great recipe to double for leftovers!
top 10 kitchen hacks from a culinary dietitian
Here at Weeknight Dinners, it's not only my mission to bring you nutritious, quick, and easy recipes, but I also really aim to make your life a little easier.
salmon sushi bowl
I’m not sure if it’s the marinade or the broiler or the combination of the two, but this quick-cooking salmon never fails to get golden, brown, and delicious — what most chefs call the perfect trifecta. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a chef to master this dish. All you need is 10 minutes (with pre-cooked rice), fresh vegetables, and a nice piece of wild caught king salmon.
baked giant beans with goat cheese and parsley pesto
This warm vegetarian dish relies on a lot of pantry items, making it an excellent end-of-the-week meal. But don’t let the convenience fool you — this dish is complex and full of flavor.
broiled salmon and couscous salad with fresh herbs
This refreshing and filling salad is packed with grains and herbs — feel free to play around with the herbs here; parsley would be a great replacement for cilantro.
crispy chicken and cabbage salad
This high-fiber salad has it all — color, crunch, flavor, and texture.