Weeknight Meals

Store-bought picked crab meat and slaw mix make these celebratory sandwiches a breeze to prepare—just don’t skimp on the Old Bay mayo.

A simple sesame seed crust can take your weeknight rice bowls to new heights. Gingery shaved carrots make a bright, crisp, no-cook side.

Juicy Sungold tomatoes add a pop of acidity to these saucy noodles and fresh clams. Don’t be shy with the basil—it makes the dish taste like summer in a bowl.

Modeled after Hunan-style steamed fish, this fiery, fast, flavor-blasted weeknight-friendly dinner is rounded out with a cooling cucumber salad and steamed rice.

One jar of kimchi does a lot in this saucy, one-pan dinner. The chopped kimchi adds texture and tang while the brine from the jar bulks out the pan sauce.

The key is to add the basil at the very end instead of blending everything all at once.

Tahini (an untraditional but logical addition) adds richness to this plant-based riff on sesame chicken.

Braised chicken thighs, sweet Italian sausage, and roasted potatoes on a weeknight: Yes, you can.

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.

Nothing’s cuter (or more delicious) than pairing tiny pastina with bite sized meatballs in an elevated twist on Spaghettios.

A twist on the classic Tuscan soup, this version features blended sautéed kale, which turns the whole bowl a bright, spring-y green.

Short-cut favorites like boxed stock, frozen dumplings, and bagged spinach join forces in a twist on comforting egg drop soup that’s a breeze to make.

A 20-minute dinner everyone will ask for again.

A juicy, buttery, steakhouse-worthy dinner in 30 minutes flat.

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.

Classic, silky Alfredo sauce comes from the emulsion of grated Parmesan, cold butter, and starchy pasta water. Keep the cream out of it.

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

This minimalist cacio e pepe recipe is like a stripped-down mac and cheese.

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

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.

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

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

For date nights, weeknights, and any night you just don’t want to deal with leftovers.