Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.

The pan drippings combine with mushrooms, broth and grainy mustard to make a thick and delicious sauce.

Use precooked microwave rice so you don’t have to mess up another pan.

Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet

Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth Blackburn

This one-pan dinner is perfect for company, but easy enough to make on a weeknight.

Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.

Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla

This easy quesadilla recipe uses canned cooked chicken to save time.

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you might also use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you have it.

Dice the vegetables up to 1 day ahead for even speedier prep.

Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.

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It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.

Look for shelf-stable gnocchi near other pasta.

Serve with baby arugula salad with vinaigrette and a glass of pinot grigio.

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Serve with a crunchy green salad.

Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.

To save time, use precooked rice or cook rice a day ahead.

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Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini

Casseroles can be for summer too!

Don’t have a large cast-iron skillet?

We tested this recipe on a pizza stone and baking sheet as well.

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As long as you preheat whichever one you use, the crust will come out crispy every time.

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Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Tofu & Snow Pea Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

Skillet Beef, Corn & Zucchini Tater Tot Casserole

Jason Donnelly

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Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza with Red Peppers, Chicken & Spinach

Jason Donnelly