Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
These Thai drunken noodles combine wide rice noodles with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and aromatic Thai basil in a spicy-sweet sauce.
Simple and Satisfying Dinners
Stuck in a dinner rut? This is my go-to collection when I'm out of ideas but still want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Built this list over years of busy weeknights when takeout was tempting but home-cooked always wins. From that one-pan lemon garlic chicken that's literally impossible to mess up, to my emergency pantry pasta that saves dinner when the fridge looks empty. These are the reliable, tested recipes that work every single time and keep the whole family happy. Nothing fancy or complicated, just good food that makes weeknight cooking feel manageable again.
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Updated on Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:29:15 GMT
Dinner Ideas
One Pot Chicken and Rice
This one pot chicken and rice combines tender chicken pieces, colorful bell peppers and fluffy rice in a flavorful, budget-friendly dinner.
Indian Spiced Rice Bowls
These Indian Spiced Rice Bowls combine garam masala seasoned meat with fresh vegetables and a spicy mayo sauce over fragrant rice.
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
This Thai Pineapple Fried Rice combines fragrant jasmine rice with sweet pineapple chunks, crunchy cashews and aromatic Thai seasonings.
Penne Pasta Peas Bacon Recipe
This quick penne pasta combines crispy bacon and sweet peas in a light cream sauce for an easy weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Juicy steak bites seared in garlic butter and topped with a rich Parmesan cream sauce, ready in just 25 minutes for a quick dinner.
Thai Basil Chicken
This Thai Basil Chicken combines ground chicken with aromatic basil and chilies in a savory sauce, served over rice with a fried egg.
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
These Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls combine seasoned chicken, steamed broccoli and rice with a honey-soy sauce and spicy mayo drizzle.
Easy Pan Fried Tilapia
This Pan Fried Tilapia recipe creates perfectly crispy fish fillets seasoned with simple spices and finished with fresh lemon and herbs.
Tender Chinese Pepper Steak
This Chinese Pepper Steak features tender strips of beef and colorful bell peppers in a rich savory sauce, perfect for a homemade takeout night.
Chicken with Buttered Noodles
This Chicken with Buttered Noodles pairs golden-brown chicken breast with rich, garlicky buttered egg noodles for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Golden-brown chicken cutlets coated in crispy Parmesan and panko, air fried to perfection for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.