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No-Cook Chili Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,174
25 minutes
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Sweet and Sour Eggplant With Garlic Chips
Sue Li
3286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,286
20 minutes
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Ginger-Lime Chicken
Ali Slagle
11587 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
11,587
15 minutes
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Grilled Tofu Salad
Kay Chun
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
40 minutes
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Shrimp in Purgatory
Sarah DiGregorio
1806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,806
25 minutes
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Peach Ricotta Cake
Yossy Arefi
1824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,824
1¼ hours, plus cooling
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Brothy Corn and Salmon Chowder
Melissa Clark
426 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
426
40 minutes
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1041 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,041
10 minutes
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Five Weeknight Dishes

Golden Tofu Noodle Bowl
Hetty Lui McKinnon
106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
106
40 minutes
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Tangy Chicken, Tomato and Couscous Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
105
30 minutes
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Brothy Corn and Salmon Chowder
Melissa Clark
426 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
426
40 minutes
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Chermoula Bean Salad
Ali Slagle
29 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
29
20 minutes
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Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta
Yewande Komolafe
1146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,146
40 minutes
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Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Chicken and Wild Rice with Fennel
Ashley Lonsdale
130 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
130
1 hour 30 minutes
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Gochujang Tofu, Squash and Brussels Sprouts Bowls
Ali Slagle
192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
192
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Salmon With Pea Pesto
Dan Pelosi
718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
718
35 minutes
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Pressure Cooker Curry Chicken
Ashley Lonsdale
146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
146
1 hour
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Ginger Salmon Lettuce Wraps
Kristina Felix
165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
165
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Malai Chicken and Potatoes
Zaynab Issa
2095 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,095
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
816 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
816
1 hour 30 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Zucchini
Eric Kim
1445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,445
15 minutes
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Air Fryer Recipes

Easy Air-Fryer Asparagus
Tara Holland
212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
212
10 minutes
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Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders
Eleanore Park
584 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
584
40 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
420 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
420
70 minutes
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Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Garlic, Balsamic and Soy
Melissa Clark
3517 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,517
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Cheesecake
Christina Morales, Rebecca Abbott, Jennifer West
1072 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,072
1 hour, plus cooling and chilling
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Crispy Tofu Nuggets
Jenné Claiborne
650 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
650
45 minutes
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Air-Fryer Turkey Legs
Vivian Chan-Tam
26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26
35 minutes, plus 4 hours 40 minutes’ dry brining and resting
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Jerk Sweet Potato Street Fries
Jenné Claiborne
82 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
82
30 minutes
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Easy Pasta Recipes

Spaghetti Carbonara
Ian Fisher
17597 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,597
30 minutes
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Harissa Puttanesca With Toasted Almonds
Nargisse Benkabbou
273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
273
35 minutes
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Creamy Cajun-Style Chicken Pasta
Melissa Knific
1713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,713
50 minutes
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Pasta With Green Bean Ragù
Eric Kim
934 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
934
35 minutes
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Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill
Yewande Komolafe
1016 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,016
35 minutes
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Walnut-Ricotta Pesto Pasta
Cybelle Tondu
40 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
40
25 minutes
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Spicy Cottage Cheese Pasta Alla Vodka
Tanya Sichynsky
261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
261
45 minutes
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Chorizo Amatriciana
Kevin Pang
28 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
28
30 minutes
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Healthy Weeknight Dinners

Turkey Burgers
Martha Rose Shulman
5654 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,654
30 minutes
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Mango-Avocado Salad With Lime Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1224 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,224
15 minutes
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Salmon Ssam
Ali Slagle
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
30 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
1 hour 15 minutes
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Greek Chicken With Cucumber-Feta Salad
Ali Slagle
7755 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,755
30 minutes
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Tomato and Cottage Cheese Salad
Amelia Rampe
295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
295
20 minutes
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Zucchini and Crispy Chickpeas With Whipped Cottage Cheese
Tanya Sichynsky
123 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
123
40 minutes
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One-Pot Chicken Meatballs With Greens
Yasmin Fahr
5403 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,403
40 minutes
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Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes

Pozole Verde
Lisa Donovan
1217 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,217
1 hour
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Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
About 1¼ hours
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Ricotta Pasta Bake
Ali Slagle
1310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,310
50 minutes
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Cream of Split Pea Soup
Ashley Lonsdale
116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
116
1 hour 45 minutes
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Mushroom Manti With Garlic Yogurt and Tomato Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
121
1 hour
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Tofu Musubi
Kristina Felix
8 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8
1 hour
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Crispy Mushroom Sandwiches
Yewande Komolafe
17 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
17
50 minutes
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Cheesy Carrot and Lentil Loaf
Hetty Lui McKinnon
89 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
89
1 hour 10 minutes
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Best Salmon Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
20484 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,484
25 minutes
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Oven-Seared Salmon With Corn and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
3425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,425
25 minutes
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Black Lime Salmon
Yotam Ottolenghi
255 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
255
35 minutes
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Baked Salmon
Lidey Heuck
2540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,540
20 minutes
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Miso Roasted Salmon
Eric Kim
794 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
794
15 minutes plus overnight marinating
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Roasted Salmon and Broccoli Bowl
Ashley Lonsdale
26 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
26
10 minutes
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Hot-Smoked Salmon Couscous Salad
Sheela Prakash
67 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
67
35 minutes
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Salmon Tinga With Cherry Tomatoes
Paola Briseño-González
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
50 minutes
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Easy Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Maple Harissa Chicken With Butternut Squash
Nargisse Benkabbou
608 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
608
1 hour
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Chicken Florentine
Dan Pelosi
7741 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,741
30 minutes
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Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts
Christian Reynoso
4624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,624
30 minutes
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Red Curry Chicken and Rice Bowls
Ali Slagle
612 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
612
1 hour
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Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry)
Zainab Shah
1376 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,376
35 minutes
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Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas
Christian Reynoso
8 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8
20 minutes
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Tangy Chicken, Tomato and Couscous Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
105
30 minutes
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Stir-Fried Cumin Green Beans and Chicken
Melissa Clark
1350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,350
25 minutes
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Easy Baking Recipes

Rice Krispies Treats
Scott Loitsch
3222 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,222
20 minutes, plus cooling
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Eric Kim
1181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,181
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling
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Warm Cherry Skillet Cake
Kayla Hoang
173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
173
55 minutes
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Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt
Melissa Clark
7243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,243
1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
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M&M Cookies
Eric Kim
2923 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,923
30 minutes
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Easy Yogurt Muffins
Clare de Boer
15 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
15
40 minutes
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Butter Rice Cakes
Kayla Hoang
305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
305
1 hour 15 minutes
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Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies
Samantha Seneviratne
50 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
50
1 hour 25 minutes
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Best Slow Cooker Recipes

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
2633 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,633
6 hours and 20 minutes
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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Sarah DiGregorio
8047 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,047
5 to 6 hours
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Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
710 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
710
5½ hours
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Ramen With Bok Choy and Miso
Sarah DiGregorio
1752 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,752
6 hours 20 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Sarah DiGregorio
852 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
852
4 hours and 10 minutes to 5 hours
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Slow-Cooker Mojo Pork and Black Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
354 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
354
6 hours 20 minutes
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Slow Cooker Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
443 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
443
5 hours 10 minutes
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Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
467
5 hours 10 minutes
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