“What’s for dinner?” It’s a simple question that torments cooks every day of the week. While I wish I had hours to spend leisurely preparing weeknight meals, that is pure fantasy. But fear not! In just about 30 minutes, you can get dinners on the table that are delicious and satisfying, as you’ll see in the recipes below.
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Chicken Breasts in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Pictured above. A sauce with tomato paste, cream, shallots and white wine makes boneless, skinless chicken breasts shine. Get the recipe.
Gnocchi Mac and Cheese
Shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi stand in for traditional macaroni in this whimsical take on the cheesy classic. Get the recipe.
Broiled Salmon With Horseradish Sauce
This sheet pan meal with salmon and green beans is all about the punchy horseradish sauce with lemon and herbs. Get the recipe.
Halloumi Salad With Almond Crunch and Tahini Dressing
Caramelized clusters of sliced almonds and sesame seeds add wonderful crunch to this salad with squeaky halloumi and a rich, tangy tahini vinaigrette. Get the recipe.
Pili Pili Beef Stir-Fry With Green Beans
This stir-fry is packed with flavor and aroma thanks to the combination of fresh chiles, ginger, garlic, scallions, garam masala, soy sauce and lime juice. Get the recipe.
30-Minute Wedding Soup
This recipe from Nourish columnist Ellie Krieger saves time by eliminating the step of forming mini meatballs out of the sage-flavored ground turkey mixture. Get the recipe.
Miso Pea Pastina
Frozen peas give this pasta dish a springtime feel any month of the year, while miso and pecorino Romano provide savory, nutty depth. Get the recipe.
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