23 quick dinners that saved me from another frozen pizza

These dinners are the reason my family still ate real food this week. When the days were long, the fridge looked empty, and cooking felt like the last thing I wanted to do, these quick dinners showed up and did the job. They’re fast, comforting, low-effort, and exactly what you need when you’re one bad decision away from ordering takeout again.

Dirty Martini Pasta

Dirty Martini Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This TikTok dirty martini pasta is bold, briny and creamy. Made with gin, olives and lemon, it’s a unique, fast and flavorful dinner idea.
Get the Recipe: Dirty Martini Pasta

Stracciatella Soup

Stracciatella Soup. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Stracciatella soup is a simple Italian egg soup made with eggs, cheese and hot broth for a quick, cozy meal with authentic Italian appeal.
Get the Recipe: Stracciatella Soup

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Mongolian ground beef noodles feature tender beef, chewy noodles and a rich, tasty sauce made with soy and hoisin for quick, bold flavor.
Get the Recipe: Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Quick & Easy One Pot Pasta With Mediterranean Meatballs

Quick & Easy One Pot Pasta With Mediterranean Meatballs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

There is so much to love about this easy one pot pasta with Mediterranean meatballs. This spaghetti and meatballs is a quick and simple meal.
Get the Recipe: Quick & Easy One Pot Pasta With Mediterranean Meatballs

Pasta Amatriciana

Pasta Amatriciana. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

With its bold tomato based sauce, white wine, garlic and pecorino romano cheese plus tasty pancetta, pasta amatriciana is a winning dish.
Get the Recipe: Pasta Amatriciana

Easy Asian Chicken Salad

Easy Asian Chicken Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This mouthwatering Asian chicken salad is quick and easy to make, and includes crunchy veggies, chicken, and plenty of tangy sesame dressing.
Get the Recipe: Easy Asian Chicken Salad

Skillet Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Skillet Sweet And Sour Meatballs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These juicy sweet and sour meatballs are quick and easy to make and delicious served over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Rich, creamy and perfectly satisfying, this cozy and creamy Tuscan sausage pasta makes a wonderful midweek dinner that the family will love.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

20 Minute Savoury Bacon, Onion And Bbq Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

20 Minute Savoury Bacon, Onion And Bbq Chicken Flatbread Pizzas.
20 Minute Savoury Bacon, Onion And Bbq Chicken Flatbread Pizzas. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

You will love this wonderful BBQ chicken flatbread. This easy BBQ chicken pizza can be made in under 30 minutes, so it’s great for supper.
Get the Recipe: 20 Minute Savoury Bacon, Onion And Bbq Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

Butter Herbed Shrimp And Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops

Butter Herbed Shrimp And Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Pan seared pork chops make a wonderful dinner. The butter herbed shrimp are so flavorful and this easy pork chops recipe will be a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Butter Herbed Shrimp And Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops

Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs

Swedish meatballs in a skillet with pasta and parsley.
Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs offer a delicious homemade take on a classic. These gluten-free meatballs are tender and flavorful, paired with a creamy sauce that’s perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs

Grilled Steak With Herbed Scallion Topping

Grilled Steak With Herbed Scallion Topping. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

New York steak topped with fresh herbs is hard to beat! This grilled steak with herb scallion topping will be a favorite summer recipe!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Steak With Herbed Scallion Topping

Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders. Photo credit: xoxobella.

This smoked blackened salmon sliders recipe should be added to your list! These summer BBQ salmon burgers are nearly too good to describe!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This cheesy bacon hasselback chicken recipe is so good! Plus, this creamy bacon chicken is low in carbs. This dish is perfect for bacon fans.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This air fryer honey mustard pork chops recipe is so good! This 30 minute meal is perfect after a busy day at work.
Get the Recipe: Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Italian Beef Braciole Stuffed Beef Roll

Beef Braciole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Being Italian, this Italian beef braciole always makes me happy. A stuffed Italian rolled steak or beef roll with tomato sauce is always good. Braciole is delicious served with pasta, mashed potatoes or a vegetable based side dish.
Get the Recipe: Italian Beef Braciole Stuffed Beef Roll

Yummy Pork Egg Roll In A Bowl

Yummy Pork Egg Roll In A Bowl. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Pork egg roll in a bowl is an easy recipe with ground pork, veggies and other flavours which is sure to satisfy a craving for Asian food. I love this easy one pan meal. If you want something quick and simple for a busy weeknight dinner, consider this 15 minute meal!
Get the Recipe: Yummy Pork Egg Roll In A Bowl

Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

A chicken breast stuffed with bruschetta cut in half on a plate.
Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This air fryer bruschetta stuffed chicken breasts recipe has the best Italian flavours. Chicken, tomatoes and provolone cheese pair up beautifully in this easy chicken recipe. Whip up this bruschetta chicken bake. It is a great air fryer chicken recipe.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions With Tomato Relish

Beef tenderloin with tomato sauce served on a white plate, perfect for a romantic date night.
Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you’re craving a quick beef recipe for dinner, you might like to make pan roasted beef tenderloin medallions. These seared beef medallions with tomato relish sauce are sure to tantalize your taste buds. It’s easy to throw together in a cast iron skillet.
Get the Recipe: Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions With Tomato Relish

Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl

Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Mexican rice pairs with chicken, south of the border spices, beans, avocado, and more to make this copycat fresh Mex bowl from Chili’s.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl

Easy Shrimp Linguine

Easy Shrimp Linguine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Enjoy an easy shrimp linguine recipe that is covered in a delicious lemon butter sauce. This 20 minute pasta dish will a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Easy Shrimp Linguine

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Creamy, a little spicy and definitely robust-tasting, Cajun shrimp pasta makes a wonderful midweek dinner, perhaps paired with a side salad.
Get the Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Pasta puttanesca combines juicy tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, olives and capers for a quick Italian pasta dish that’s full of bold flavor.
Get the Recipe: Pasta Puttanesca

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