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    Weeknight Dinner Solutions

    Easy, weeknight meals you can get on the table quickly.  Many of these super supper solutions use simple ingredients you may already have on hand, too!

    Budget-friendly Korean Braised Chicken Thighs will become a fast favorite because it IS fast! Restaurant-quality Pistachio Crusted Fish with Lemon - Dill Aioli comes together in about 30 minutes and your family will come running when you serve Hatch Green Chile Mac and Cheese that you can serve straight from the pot!

    Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Mango Black Bean Salsa in white bowl garnished with cilantro and squeezed lime wedges.

    Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Black Bean Mango Salsa

    Butter Lettuce Salad with Shrimp, Mango and Avocado on round platter with serving utensils.

    Butter Lettuce Salad with Shrimp Mango Avocado and Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

    Mojo-Marinated Pork Skewers on metal tray garnished with cilantro.

    Mojo-Marinated Pork Skewers

    Finished Southwestern Chicken Skillet on wood trivet.

    Southwestern Chicken Skillet

    Easy Red Beans and Rice in white bowl on light blue background with fork scooping beans out.

    Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

    Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro - Ginger Pesto with jasmine rice on white plate garnished with lime wedge and cilantro.

    Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro – Ginger Pesto

    Cuban-Style Turkey Picadillo with Sweet Potatoes in white skillet with serving spoon garnished with fresh cilantro.

    Cuban Turkey Picadillo with Sweet Potatoes

    Eggs in Purgatory with Italian Sausage in skillet with serving spoon.

    Eggs in Purgatory with Italian Sausage

    Grilled Tajin-Seasoned Chicken Fajitas on wood board with all the accompaniments.

    Grilled Tajin-Seasoned Chicken Fajitas

    Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

    Photo of Unstuffed Chorizo Cabbage Roll Skillet on beige surface with beige napkin.

    Unstuffed Chorizo Cabbage Roll Skillet

    Photo of Easy Weeknight Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet with gray napkin and serving utensils.

    Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet

    Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions - Close-up shot in cast iron skillet with thyme sprigs

    Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions

    Baked Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes - Finished dish being served with serving fork from white baking dish

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes

    Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken - Overhead close-up shot of finished dish on black oval platter

    Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken

    Vegan Thai Green Sweet Potato Curry - Overhead hero shot of curry in white cooking vessel garnished with cilantro and lime wedges on pale blue background

    Vegan Thai Green Sweet Potato Curry

    Chicken Sausage Fajita-Style Tostadas - Hero shot of tostadas on wood cutting board with toppings

    Chicken Sausage Fajita-Style Tostadas

    Spicy Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese - Close-up overhead shot of dish on pale blue background

    Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

    Cheesy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie - Overhead close-up shot with some served

    Cheesy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

    Skillet Chickpea Chilaquiles - Overhead close-up shot on white kitchen towel

    Skillet Chickpea Chilaquiles + Review: The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook by Jenn Sebestyen

    Easy Awesome Beer Turkey Meatballs + Review: 20-Minute Italian by Andrea Soranidis - Overhead shot of dish with skillet on an angle on distressed background garnished with fresh parsley

    Turkey Meatballs in Beer – Butter Sauce + Review: 20-Minute Italian by Andrea Soranidis

    Baked Veracruz-Style Fish (Pescado A La Veracruzana) - Overhead hero shot of dish in white baking dish

    Baked Veracruz-Style Fish (Pescado A La Veracruzana)

    Southwestern Lentil and Brown Rice Bake - Overhead shot on blue background with some served up into bowls

    Southwestern Lentil and Brown Rice Bake

    Korean Braised Chicken Thighs - Overhead shot of dish in cast iron skillet garnished with scallion and sesame seeds

    Korean Braised Chicken Thighs

    Pistachio-Crusted Fish with Lemon-Dill Aioli - Close-up shot of fish on black plate on white background served with roasted potatoes

    Pistachio Crusted Fish with Lemon Dill Aioli

    Spicy Tahini Pork Medallions with Harissa Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges - Overhead hero close-up shot on blue background

    Spicy Tahini Pork Medallions with Harissa Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

    The Best Shrimp Creole - Overhead shot in black bowl with rice, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley

    The Best Shrimp Creole

    Cauliflower Welsh Rarebit - Overhead hero shot of cauliflower steaks in serving dish

    Cauliflower Welsh Rarebit

    Spiced Meatballs with Tomato Sauce - Overhead hero shot of meatballs in tomato sauce in white bowl

    Middle Eastern Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Southwestern Chicken Orzo and Black Bean Skillet - Close-up hero shot with wooden spoon and red and white towel on blue background

    Southwestern Chicken Orzo and Black Bean Skillet

    Turkey Apple Meat Loaf with Balsamic Ketchup Glaze - Overhead shot of whole meatloaf in white baking dish on gray towel

    Turkey Apple Meatloaf with Balsamic Ketchup Glaze

    Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Polenta Bake - Finished dish fresh out of the oven on wooden trivet with fresh basil leaves and scattered cheese on blue background - Hero shot

    Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Polenta Bake

    Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken Sausage and Vegetables with Garlic Parmesan Polenta - Finished product ready to eat sprinkled with cheese on beige napkin

    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Vegetables with Garlic Parmesan Polenta

    Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato and Black Bean Flatbread Pizzas with Avocado Sour Cream - Hero shot on dark background, cut into wedges on dark wood cutting board garnished with lime wedges and chopped cilantro

    Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato and Black Bean Flatbread Pizzas With Avocado Sour Cream

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