Some nights, I can take my time and cook leisurely without rushing.
Yet, other nights, I only have 30 minutes to get something on the table.
Not to mention, these recipes make great leftovers for lunch the next day (speaking from experience).
Photo: Marty Baldwin
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Serve this hearty chicken-and-potatoes dinner with a simple side salad to sneak in another serving of veggies.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Justin Walker
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas
Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas.
We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos.
Jacob Fox
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
The pan drippings combine with mushrooms, broth and grainy mustard to make a thick and delicious sauce.
The orzo is cooked until just al dente, giving some texture to the dish.
Snap peas are a great addition, but asparagus or another green veggie would work well too.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
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.
Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.
Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.
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.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
