It can take as little as 30 minutes or less to whip up a delicious and nutritious dinner tonight.

If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets.

Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.

Chicken and Vegetable Penne with Parsley-Walnut Pesto

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.

Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame.

Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.

Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon

Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Pair this easy salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes or quinoa.

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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.

I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”

Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowls

It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.

Are you a spiralizing pro?

Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie “noodles” for the cooked pasta.

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Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Rotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect way to get tacos on the table fast.

The chicken is gently heated and flavored with chili powder and ground cumin.

Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara

The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

No-Cook Black Bean Salad

A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks.

This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado.

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Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon

Wondering what to do with leftover salmon?

This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner.

Don’t forget to reserve some pasta waterits starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.

One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu

Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe.

If you’re shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely.

Serve over brown basmati rice.

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.

Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble

Don’t toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs.

Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal.

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

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No-Cook Black Bean Salad

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Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowls

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