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

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.
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Stracciatella Soup

Stracciatella soup is a simple Italian egg soup made with eggs, cheese and hot broth for a quick, cozy meal with authentic Italian appeal.
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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian ground beef noodles feature tender beef, chewy noodles and a rich, tasty sauce made with soy and hoisin for quick, bold flavor.
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Quick & Easy One Pot Pasta With Mediterranean Meatballs

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.
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Pasta Amatriciana

With its bold tomato based sauce, white wine, garlic and pecorino romano cheese plus tasty pancetta, pasta amatriciana is a winning dish.
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Easy Asian Chicken Salad

This mouthwatering Asian chicken salad is quick and easy to make, and includes crunchy veggies, chicken, and plenty of tangy sesame dressing.
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Skillet Sweet And Sour Meatballs

These juicy sweet and sour meatballs are quick and easy to make and delicious served over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.
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Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Rich, creamy and perfectly satisfying, this cozy and creamy Tuscan sausage pasta makes a wonderful midweek dinner that the family will love.
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20 Minute Savoury Bacon, Onion And Bbq Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

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.
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Butter Herbed Shrimp And Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops

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.
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Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs

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.
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Grilled Steak With Herbed Scallion Topping

New York steak topped with fresh herbs is hard to beat! This grilled steak with herb scallion topping will be a favorite summer recipe!
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Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

This smoked blackened salmon sliders recipe should be added to your list! These summer BBQ salmon burgers are nearly too good to describe!
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Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

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.
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Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

This air fryer honey mustard pork chops recipe is so good! This 30 minute meal is perfect after a busy day at work.
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Italian Beef Braciole Stuffed Beef Roll

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.
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Yummy Pork Egg Roll In A Bowl

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!
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Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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.
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Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions With Tomato Relish

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.
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Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl

Mexican rice pairs with chicken, south of the border spices, beans, avocado, and more to make this copycat fresh Mex bowl from Chili’s.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine

Enjoy an easy shrimp linguine recipe that is covered in a delicious lemon butter sauce. This 20 minute pasta dish will a family favorite!
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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

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