Sometimes a big, complicated recipe can bring joy in the evening – digging into it and cooking it can help you unwind after a long day. These easy dinner ideas have something for everyone other night. Featuring pantry staples, easy-to-cook proteins, and short prep times, these recipes are the ones you need when you’re pressed for time and low on motivation.
Our top picks for easy recipes include one-pot meals like cozy Mapo Chili Macaroni and Chili Sauce Sloppy Joes. If you have a faster oven, sheet pan dinners offer blissful, hands-off simplicity with weeknight dinner ideas like sheet pan salmon and potatoes. You’ll also find sushi- and taco-style rice bowls, quick pasta dishes (featuring mushrooms, lemon, and more), and delicious dinner salads for meal prep. This list has all the inspiration you need to get dinner on the table in no time. So whether you’re overworked, overly hungry, or both: welcome. Your path to a quick and easy dinner starts here. Let us take you to the other side.
