Our Best Quick & Easy Dinners
Get dinner on the table fast with these fresh recipe ideas your whole family will love.
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Tropical Pizza
Here's the perfect way to get your kids to eat their vegetables -- and this recipe is so easy. Start with a store-bought pizza crust and top with mango salsa and veggies.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 12 mins at 450°F
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Southwestern Burgers
For a fun and easy weeknight meal, try this zesty spin on classic burgers featuring ground pork patties filled with pepper Jack cheese.
- Makes:
- 6 burgers
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Broil
- 6 mins to 7 mins
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Chicken Soft Tacos
Stuffed with chorizo sausage and ground chicken, these hearty tacos won't disappoint. If your kids are sensitive to spicy food, try scaling back (or leaving out) the chili powder and cayenne pepper.
- Makes:
- 12 tacos
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 11 mins
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Tortellini Soup
Sneak fresh, vitamin-rich veggies into your kids' supper with this satisfying soup made with cheese-filled spinach tortellini.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 9 mins
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Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Kids can't get enough of this Asian-inspired take on flank steak. Plus, it packs in plenty of antioxidant-rich vegetables such as sweet red peppers and carrots.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 15 mins
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Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
This meatless, one-dish meal is ready in no time! Top with pepper Jack cheese and cilantro sprigs for a pretty presentation without the hassle.
- Makes:
- 8 enchiladas
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 15 mins at 375°F
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Grilled Chicken Salad Wraps
Packaged grilled chicken strips help cut down on prep time for these yummy sandwiches kids can eat on the go.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 4 mins
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Pork Piccata
The whole family will love this simple pork recipe. Mashed potatoes and peas make it a delicious dinner.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 8 mins
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Bean Burgers
Kids will dig these meatless burgers, loaded with protein and low in fat.
- Makes:
- 6 burgers
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Grill
- 10 minsor broil 10 minutes
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Black Bean Burgers
Learn how to make delicious black bean chili burgers.
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3-Bean Chili
Whip up this hearty, meatless chili when you're running low on time (and groceries). Zucchini and bell peppers add fresh flavor, but can be left out if you're in a pinch.
- Makes:
- 8 cups
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 19 mins
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Chicken Caprese
Give ho-hum boneless chicken breasts an Italian-inspired makeover by adding ripe plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 10 mins
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Fish Tacos
Looking for a kid-friendly take on fish? Try these tasty tacos, flavored with cilantro and lime.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 18 mins
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Taco-Night Pasta
Enchilada sauce gives this wagon wheel-shape pasta toss big flavor. Great Northern beans and soy crumbles pack in extra protein.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 12 mins
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Penne Pesto with Chicken
With only five ingredients and a 10-minute prep time, this pasta recipe is perfect for hectic weeknights.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 19 mins
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Cuban Sandwiches
These family-friendly sandwiches make the most of crusty Italian bread and roast pork. Kids will love the melted cheese.
- Makes:
- 4 sandwiches
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Grill
- 6 mins
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30-Minute Beef Fajitas
Spice up dinner tonight with these simple, quick-cooking fajitas.
- Makes:
- 8 fajitas
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 9 mins
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Skillet Four-Cheese "Baked" Pasta
Start with a jar of your family's favorite marinara sauce for this shortcut pasta bake that you can whip up in one skillet.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 12 mins
- Bake
- 8 mins at 450°F
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Mediterranean Poached Fish
Jazz up budget-friendly fish fillets with sweet red pepper, tomatoes, and dried oregano.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 16 mins to 18 mins
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Spaghetti Carbonara
For a fresh take on spaghetti, try this delicious combination of eggs, thick-cut bacon, and Romano cheese.
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Cook
- 12 mins
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White Pizza with Smoked Turkey
This garlic-and-herb pizza is topped with strips of smoked turkey and basil. But the best part? It's even faster than delivery.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 10 mins
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Meatballs & Gravy
These tender meatballs are sure to be a family favorite. Serve with cooked noodles and steamed spinach.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 20 mins at 350°F
- Cook
- 18 mins
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Thai Chicken and Rice
This recipe adds crowd-pleasing Thai flavors to the classic chicken and rice combo.
- Start to Finish
- 15 mins
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Veggie Penne
Vitamin-rich carrots are the secret ingredients in this speedy pasta meal.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 10 mins
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Chili Dogs
Looking for a quick, surefire supper? Toss together these classic hot dogs, filled with red kidney bean chili. Let kids customize their dogs with their favorite toppings.
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- Makes:
- 8 chili dogs
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 5 mins
- Grill
- 5 mins
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