Fast Dinner Recipes Real Simple. Dont have an hour to spend simmering dinner over the stove or waiting for it to roast in the oven Who does Our ideas for quick and easy suppers are wholesome, almost entirely homemade, and affordable, toono chicken nuggets, fish sticks, or prohibitively expensive meals here. These speedy recipes all require just 1. Baked Pecorino Chicken and a simple bowl of orecchiette pasta with broccoli, ground turkey and Parmesan to more sophisticated dinner party or date night dishes Poached Halibut with Green Beans and Red Potatoes or a deceptively simple lamb and spring vegetable stew. Use the collection to plan five weekdays worth of meals, and you can cycle through Southwestern chili, creamy shrimp pasta, a breakfast thats equally delicious at dinner, seafood soup, and oven fried pork cutlets. Or maybe a lineup of curried chicken, steak with roasted vegetables, Caribbean pork tenderloin, bulgur salad, and spicy salmon sounds like a better fit for your family. Weve got you covered for those busy nights when spending more than 2. Meaning you could toss some bread on the table, if youd like, but ultimately, weve got multiple food groups on each plate and every bowl because, really, whos got time for multiple courses Pin this slideshow for later, when youre finding your go to menus are getting a little tired. Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Pasta. Feel like a meal thats both light and hearty One thats got vegetables and proteinThere are many things to love about this spinach recipe. As the mom of four small kids, were big on simple spinach recipes of almost any kind but this is is my go. Our recipe for Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Pasta is the answer. While the pasta cooks, saut the leaks and shrimp in butter. The spinach will wilt naturally when combined with the warm pasta, and a bit of lemon zest adds fresh flavor to the light cream sauce. The kids get a macaroni and cheese like supper, which has not one, but two vegetables stirred in. And the adults get a tasty and easy mealin just 2. Get the recipe Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Pasta. Seasoned Red Potatoes there. Shrimp With Tomatoes and Olives. This flavorful shrimp dish, served over couscousa quick cooking staple thats an instant time saverrequires just 1. And, from start to finish, the suppers on the table in 2. As the grain cooks, youll saut chopped onion, then make a sauce with canned diced tomatoes, green olives, and white wine, before adding the shrimp and simmering the mixture for a few more minutes. Perfect for a fall or winter night whenever the whole familys dealing with busy schedulesand growling stomachs. Get the recipe Shrimp With Tomatoes and Olives. Spicy Salmon With Bok Choy and Rice. Get a healthy meal on the table in 2. While the salmon cooks up quickly in the oven, youll cook the rice according to the package directions, make a tasty glaze for the fishwith a bit of honey, soy sauce, and crushed red pepperand steam the baby bok choy. Plate the salmon over a bed of rice and next to your green vegetable, and voila. Get the recipe Spicy Salmon With Bok Choy and Rice. Related Healthy Fish Recipes That Wont Dirty Any Dishes. Salmon With Creamy Cucumber Fennel Salad. When youre on the hunt for a quick and easy meal, youve probably got a go to chicken dinner, and maybe a shrimp recipe, too. Shake up the routine with this simple approach to salmon. And, to speed up pre dinner prep time, you can make the side salad, which gets its crunch from cucumbers and fennel, up to 1. Reserve a few fennel fronds to garnish the plate. Store the salad in the fridge in a sealed container serve cool or at room temperature alongside freshly roasted salmon. Get the recipe Salmon With Creamy Cucumber Fennel Salad. Chicken, Zucchini, and Prosciutto. Simple Sauteed Spinach' title='Simple Sauteed Spinach' />This is a simple and healthy side dish to any dinner. Feel like a meal thats both light and hearty One thats got vegetables and protein Our recipe for Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Pasta is the answer. My first brush with tetragon a. New Zealand spinach, warrigal greens, sea spinach, and a few assorted nicknames. Dinner couldnt be simpler with Ina Gartens Garlic Sauteed Spinach recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. Its an easy, goto side dish for your table. Sauteed spinach accented with garlic makes an excellent side dish for meaty main dishes. Winner, winner, chicken dinner This surprising but oh so satisfying meal is on the table in 2. First, youll brown the chicken breasts over the stove before transferring them in the oven to cook through. As they roast, youll crisp up the prosciutto, then saut sliced zucchini with garlic, salt and pepper. That step only requires a few minutes, as we found that cutting the squash into thin half moons means theyre ready fast. Just eight minutes after throwing the chicken in the oven, its ready toss everything together, squeeze some fresh lemon on topand youre done. Get the recipe Chicken, Zucchini, and Prosciutto. Baked Pecorino Chicken. A crunchy coating of grated pecorino, bread crumbs, and butter breathes new life into boneless, skinless, chicken breasts. This technique might look time intensive, but in reality, it couldnt be easier Rather than breading each individual piece of meat, you sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the chicken, placed side by side in a baking dish. And the best part While the chicken cooks in the oven, youll have more than enough time to whip up a healthful and colorful side of sauted Swiss chard, or whatever leafy green or other vegetable your family loves. Get the recipe Baked Pecorino Chicken. Chicken Curry in a Hurry. Wait a minute, you might be thinking. How does curry qualify as a quick dinner Our hurried up version uses rotisserie chicken to save time, and the meals ready in just over half and hour. Pin this one for laterthose nights when youre craving Indian food but dont care to order take out, and you need something on the table, stat. A simple sauce, made with plain yogurt, heavy cream, and a few teaspoons of curry powder, evenly coats the shredded chicken. Add a can of diced tomatoes, too, if youd like, and serve the dish over rice. Get the recipe Chicken Curry in a Hurry. Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli. This dish might taste like those slow cooked Italian pastas with vegetables and sausage. But our take is ready in 2. Youll brown the meat in one pan, but boil the pasta and the broccoli together. Chopped garlic and crushed red pepper gives the pasta a bit of a zip for picky eaters, hold the red pepper and let everybody season their own plate as they sprinkle on the Parmesan. Get the recipe Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli. Related Easy Ground Turkey Recipes. Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur. Believe it or not, nothing on that plate requires much in the way of preparationor cooking. The bulgur simply steams in boiling water, so after making a quick vinaigrette and chopping your zucchini, shallot, and dill, youre ready to toss this tasty salad together and serve. Salted roasted almonds lend some crunch, while creamy, crumbled goat cheese ties it all together. Youll be sitting down within 2. Get the recipe Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur. Related Sophisticated Italian Pasta Recipes. Whole Grain Spaghetti With Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes. Craving pasta, but not in the mood to load up on carbsWe devised this super easy pasta dish, with garlic, onion, kale, grape tomatoes, and almonds, to go with whole grain noodles. As you boil the spaghetti, youll cook the kale on the stovetop with garlic and onion, which only takes a few minutes. Top the pasta with kale, chopped roasted almonds, and pecorino cheese. Were willing to bet the whole family will love this 3. Especially you. Get the recipe Whole Grain Spaghetti With Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes. Related Healthy Kale Recipes. Hector M. Sanchez. Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn. Plenty of choice chili recipes require you to simmer the pot for an hour or two. And its not that this all American classic isnt worth investing some time. But when your family wants chili fast, this poblano chile spiked chili, packed with ground beef, black beans, corn kernels, and carrots, comes together on the stove in just 3. Whats even quicker than that Doubling the recipe, and taking care of dinner for night down the road, or stretch it out by serving the chili over brown rice. Get the recipe Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn. Spanish Omelet With Potatoes and Chorizo. The idea of breakfast for dinner is nothing new, and some nights, theres nothing wrong with scrambling up a few eggs or even offering oatmeal or pancakes for an evening meal. 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