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Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Here are our best, easy dinner recipes including quick chicken recipes and healthy vegan dinner ideas.

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipes

Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
22537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,537
30 minutes
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Salmon Croquettes
Millie Peartree
1128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,128
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Sausage With Peppers and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
5985 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,985
20 minutes
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Saag Paneer
Kay Chun
4087 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,087
35 minutes
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Mussakhan (Roast Chicken With Sumac and Red Onions)
Mayukh Sen, Yasmin Khan
2287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,287
1 hour, plus 1 to 3 hours’ marinating
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3505 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,505
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Sheet-Pan Cod and Scallions With Cucumber Yogurt
Melissa Clark
1178 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,178
25 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Chicken
Melissa Clark, Lan Hing Riggin
3524 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,524
15 minutes
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Vegetable Pulao
Priya Krishna
687 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
687
55 minutes
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San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10931 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,931
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Crispy-Edged Quesadilla
Melissa Clark
1277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,277
10 minutes
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Pork Meatballs With Ginger and Fish Sauce
Kay Chun
6319 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,319
20 minutes
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Kaddu (Sweet and Sour Butternut Squash)
Priya Krishna, Ritu Krishna
944 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
944
About 25 minutes
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Folami’s BBQ Tofu
Nicole Taylor, Folami Prescott-Adams
1040 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,040
30 minutes, plus drying
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Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
1158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,158
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Black Bean Chili With Mushrooms
Jocelyn Ramirez
1749 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,749
40 minutes
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Sabich Bowls
Kay Chun
1833 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,833
45 minutes
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Crispy Chickpeas With Beef
Mark Bittman
4679 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,679
30 minutes
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Hot-Sauce Shrimp
Ali Slagle
1167 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,167
10 minutes
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Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
Lidey Heuck
19472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,472
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Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach
Zainab Shah
2312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,312
20 minutes
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Farro With Roasted Squash, Feta and Mint
Melissa Clark
2036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,036
45 minutes
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Spiced Seared Eggplant With Pearl Couscous
Julia Moskin, Adeena Sussman
1816 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,816
30 minutes
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Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,547
40 minutes
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Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,434
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Miso-Glazed Fish
Martha Rose Shulman
4245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,245
About 30 minutes
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Pork Chops With Jammy-Mustard Glaze
Ali Slagle
1687 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,687
20 minutes
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Chicken Fajitas
Ali Slagle
4517 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,517
40 minutes
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Coconut Curry Fish
Millie Peartree
2535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,535
30 minutes
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Taiwanese Meefun
Sue Li
1986 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,986
35 minutes
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Spicy Tuna Salad With Crispy Rice
Ali Slagle
2822 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,822
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Tortizzas
Eric Kim
968 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
968
15 minutes
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Mahi ba Somagh (Sumac Roasted Fish)
Naz Deravian
1179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,179
15 minutes
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Snapper Escovitch
Millie Peartree
234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
234
25 minutes
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Pan-Fried Tofu With Red Curry Paste
Kim Severson, Raghavan Iyer
554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
554
25 minutes
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Pizza Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
618 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
618
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Pan-Seared Ranch Chicken
Ali Slagle
2943 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,943
About 35 minutes
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Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
18267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,267
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Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Eleanore Park
679 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
679
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Olive-Walnut Pasta
Ali Slagle
1444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,444
30 minutes
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Spicy Tahini Meatballs With Pita, Cucumber and Avocado
Ali Slagle
771 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
771
35 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
564 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
564
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Creamy One-Pot Orzo With Corn and Bacon
Samantha Seneviratne
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
40 minutes
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Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Charred Pineapple
Ali Slagle
570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
570
20 minutes
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Garlic Chicken With Giardiniera Sauce
Ali Slagle
311 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
311
40 minutes
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Citrusy Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
Ali Slagle
2295 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,295
30 minutes
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Midnight Pasta With Garlic, Anchovy, Capers and Red Pepper
David Tanis
5934 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,934
15 to 20 minutes
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Pastrami-Spiced Steak With Charred Cabbage
Ali Slagle
207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
207
35 minutes
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