These easy dinners help fight inflammation and save you time on cleanup during a busy week. EatingWell As the days get longer and warmer, Im looking forward to getting out for more evening walks. Movement, such as walking, can help reducechronic inflammation. Photo:EatingWell And so can eating foods with anti-inflammatory properties. This weeks dinners are chock-full ofinflammation-fighting foods, from ginger to salmon to red cabbage. Serve with warm whole-wheat naan....

With just one skillet, you could make baked chicken and potatoes with ease. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Stir together rosemary, thyme, basil, pepper and paprika in a small bowl. Photo: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee Pat chicken dry and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, about 2 minutes....

Slice the chicken and enjoy over salad greens, in a taco or with rice. Add chicken; seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Photo: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the marinade. Flip and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165F, 5 to 6 minutes....

This one-pan shrimp and rice recipe makes a great weeknight dinner with easy cleanup. The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish. Photo: Caitlin Bensel What bang out of Shrimp Can Be Used? Look for medium-size peeled and deveined raw shrimp. you could use frozen shrimpsimply thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator a day before making the recipe....

This easy skillet pasta bake is a surefire family hit. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Add beef and oregano; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add stock, salt, pepper, tomatoes and pasta; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 13 minutes or until pasta is done. Sprinkle cheese over pasta mixture....

This simple yet flavorful chicken cabbage soup is perfect for enjoying on a cold day. Sherry vinegar adds a touch of brightness and pairs well with the medley of vegetables. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Photo:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Add cabbage and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the cabbage softens, about 6 minutes. Stir in broth, potatoes, turnip, salt and pepper....

The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner. Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch. Add asparagus to the pot during the final 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return the pasta mixture to the pot; stir in chicken, pesto, salt and pepper. Stir in the reserved cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency....

Shrimp, spinach and garlic brown and cook quickly for a simple one-pot weeknight dinner. A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley. Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce. Photo:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely, Food Stylist:Chelsea Zimmer Here’s how to make this easy weeknight shrimp dinner. Start with the Spinach Spinach will be at the base of this easy dish....

This lentil-vegetable soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a filling, flavorful main dish. If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it. Antonis Achilleos Add 4 cloves garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in 3 cups kale....

The versatility of the Mediterranean diet makes it a great choice for anyone looking for healthy, nutritious dinners. If theres one eating pattern that seems to have endless health benefits, itsthe Mediterranean diet. Omega-3s can helpimprove your brain healthas you age. Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley Usingwhole-wheat orzogives the dish additional fiber to support your digestion. Thechickpeasoffer a good dose of plant-based protein and gut health-supporting fiber....

This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthywhat’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. Add oil; swirl to coat. Photo: Caitlin Bensel Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 3 minutes or until onion starts to brown. Add tomatoes, stock and oregano. Bring to a boil. Add noodles; stir to submerge in liquid. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 minutes or until pasta is almost done....

Keep reading for expert tips, including a few shortcuts to save you time in the kitchen. Stir in onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower Top with chopped cilantro and serve with rice. This recipe calls for Yukon Gold, but Red Bliss potatoes would also work....

The whole family is sure to love this one-pot spaghetti recipe! The sausage, chicken broth and white wine impart slow-cooked flavors in this quick-cooking ragu. Add beef and sausage; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Photo: Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes....