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Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Here are our best, easy dinner recipes including quick chicken recipes and healthy vegan dinner ideas.

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipes

Gochujang Buttered Noodles
Eric Kim
11107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,107
25 minutes
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Baked Cod With Buttery Cracker Topping
Sarah DiGregorio
2249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,249
25 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5728 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,728
20 minutes
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Broiled Salmon With Chile, Orange and Mint
Colu Henry
811 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
811
15 minutes
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Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs
Mark Bittman, Suvir Saran
3690 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,690
45 minutes
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Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes With Vegetables)
Melissa Clark, Sohui Kim
2829 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,829
30 minutes
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Meatballs
Kay Chun
826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
826
40 minutes
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Miso-Mustard Salmon
Ali Slagle
1478 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,478
30 minutes
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Cheesy Shrimp Tacos
Christian Reynoso
673 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
673
40 minutes
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Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
22348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,348
25 minutes
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Chile Crisp Chicken Cutlets
Christian Reynoso
966 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
966
40 minutes
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Bacon and Egg Don
Eric Kim
863 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
863
25 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
698
5½ hours
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Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice With Chicken and Bell Pepper)
Ham El-Waylly
1356 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,356
45 minutes
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Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)
Zainab Shah
6160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,160
25 minutes
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Baked Mustard-Herb Chicken Legs
Mark Bittman, Gary Danko
2487 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,487
45 minutes
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Easy Kung Pao Chicken
Genevieve Ko, Pearl Han, Grace Han
2478 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,478
15 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
14109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,109
30 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,139
20 minutes
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Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa
Yewande Komolafe
1270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,270
45 minutes
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Beef Short Rib Rice Bowls
Sue Li
1372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,372
15 minutes, plus up to 8 hours’ marinating
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Baked Risotto With Greens and Peas
Kay Chun
6714 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,714
30 minutes
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Sweet and Sour Eggplant With Garlic Chips
Sue Li
3204 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,204
20 minutes
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Coconut Chicken Curry
Genevieve Ko, Desmond Tan, Kate Leahy
10173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,173
1 hour
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Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce
Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin
8020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,020
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Naz Deravian
4376 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,376
40 minutes
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Francis Lam, Grace Lee
4658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,658
30 minutes
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Tajín Grilled Chicken
Rick A. Martínez
4317 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,317
35 minutes
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One-Pot Pasta With Ricotta and Lemon
Ali Slagle
19254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
19,254
15 minutes
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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7281 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,281
40 minutes
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Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
16929 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
16,929
45 minutes
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Pasta With Sausage, Squash and Sage Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
3371 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,371
40 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,824
5 minutes
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Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,153
30 minutes
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Salmon With Garlic Butter and Tomato Pasta
Ali Slagle
2536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,536
20 minutes
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Braised White Beans and Greens With Parmesan
Lidey Heuck
18592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,592
30 minutes
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Spicy Caramelized Shrimp With Lemongrass
Alexa Weibel, Charles Phan
147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
147
30 minutes
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Skillet Ginger Chicken With Apricots
Yasmin Fahr
2435 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,435
35 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella
Melissa Clark
6723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,723
45 minutes
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Chicken Quesadillas
Ali Slagle
696 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
696
10 minutes
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Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo With Spinach
Genevieve Ko
8872 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,872
25 minutes
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Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,492
20 minutes
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Mongolian Beef
Vivian Chan-Tam
1759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,759
30 minutes
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Lemony Skillet Chicken and Brioche
Christian Reynoso
480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
480
40 minutes
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Chingri Dopiaza (Shrimp With Onion, Tomato, Chile and Turmeric)
Alexa Weibel, Korai Kitchen
141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
141
40 minutes
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Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus
Yossy Arefi
9027 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,027
20 minutes, plus marinating
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Hot and Tangy Buffalo Salmon
Eric Kim
554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
554
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Yewande Komolafe
11268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,268
45 minutes
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