Weeknight Meals

An abbreviation of kongnamul (soybean sprouts) and bulgogi, kong-bul is a quick one-pot dish that’s great as a drinking side dish or an easy weeknight meal.

A 20-minute dinner everyone will ask for again.

Lots to love about this low-lift dinner, but the crispy croutons might be the best part.

With lots of olive oil and parm, this asparagus pasta recipe comes from L.A.’s Evan Funke.

Crisped tinned octopus, briny capers, and a lot of white wine.

With a peanut butter sauce and crunchy vegetables, this easy-to-love noodle salad is a surefire hit with kids and adults alike.

Staring down a bare pantry and fridge? This one-pot wonder—which pairs protein-rich chickpeas and briny olives and capers with tender orzo—will save dinner.

Comprised of a custardy pantry-forward okonomiyaki batter studded with shredded cabbage and bacon, this Japanese pancake is a fast track to dinner.

This simple hash—equally good for breakfast as for a quick and easy weeknight dinner—gets a pick-me-up from bright, funky sauerkraut.

This zingy sauce works with whatever jam you have.

Frozen cauliflower deserves to be more than a side. Here a quick zap in the microwave primes the veggie crumbles to become a hearty vegetarian main.

Frozen peaches make this one-pan chicken dinner a breeze to throw together; you’ll want bread or potatoes on the side to sop up all the luscious sauce.

This Cajun shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy delight, packed with vibrant vegetables including a blend of bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

Seared chicken thighs render enough fat to form the base of a vinegary pan sauce, with pockets of sweetness from golden raisins.

Frozen fire-roasted corn is a shortcut to smoky flavor and depth in a quick soup inspired by the flavors of the popular Mexican street snack.

Level up your weeknight dinner game with this fragrant, veggie-packed stir-fry. 

Ideal for weekend meal prep or a speedy weeknight dinner, these ground beef taco bowls keep things simple while being both versatile and delicious.

Classic Hungarian chicken paprikash is reimagined as a bright pasta dinner, with ground chicken, aromatics, and a dollop of sour cream swirled in for richness.

This super quick weeknight steak dinner uses ground cumin two ways: as a rub for the beef itself, and stirred into yogurt as a creamy condiment.

With a bag of frozen pearl onions (so cute, no peeling required!) and a bag of mini sweet peppers, you’re well on your way to dinner.