Dinners Our Editors Adore Most From Real Simple: 25 Simple Recipes to Prepare
Let's Chow Down on Some Quick, Tasty Dinners!
Hey there, foodies! Celebrate REAL SIMPLE's 25th anniversary with our silver jubilee list of mouthwatering recipes! These easy-to-prepare dishes will surely satisfy your cravings, whether you're a vegetarian, takeout lover, or enjoy a mix of it all. Check it out!
25 Delicious and Speedy Meals for Your Weeknight Dinner Delight## Ginger Chicken Soup with Vegetables
Never underestimate the power of a good chicken soup! When you're feeling under the weather or need a filling, healthy dinner on a chilly night, this ginger-infused, immune-boosting soup is your go-to!
Recipe Link## Glazed Salmon on Rice with Broccoli
With salmon, rice, and broccoli, this balanced meal is perfect for your dinner rotation. Soy-based glaze caramelizes as the fish cooks, while the broccoli adds pops of color, nutrients, and flavor to the dish.
Recipe Link## Japanese Cabbage Pancake
Savory pancakes are a hidden gem when it comes to quick and easy dinners. This tasty okonomiyaki recipe is enhanced with grated cabbage, giving it a unique flavor, and topped with a zesty sauce. Give it a whirl!
Recipe Link## Make-Ahead Mac and Cheese
Aquired taste in red meat? Try this scrumptious mac and cheese recipe! Not only can you prepare it days in advance, but there's a haven of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Muenster cheeses waiting to enhance your taste buds!
Recipe Link## Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Savor the classic taste of chicken pot pie with a twist. This quicker take uses frozen veggies and shredded rotisserie chicken, topped with puff pastry, for a comforting, gooey dish under 20 minutes!
Warning: Make sure any rotisserie chicken you use is properly cooked and has not been previously handled in an unsanitary manner.
Recipe Link## Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes
Vegetarians, this one's for you! The slow cooker does wonders for tenderizing veggies and spices, resulting in a deeply flavored, protein-filled chili that's guaranteed to satisfy.
Cook time may vary, so plan accordingly.
Recipe Link## Thai Peanut Butter Ramen
Well, well, well! This Thai-inspired ramen combo is one of our most popular dishes, showcasing a fusion of essential pantry staples for a delectable, smack-your-lips good meal. Be bold and add almond butter or a jammy egg for a unique twist!
Recipe Link## Salmon Burgers with Pesto Cream Sauce
Looking to incorporate more fish into your diet? Whip up these salmon burgers with a tangy pesto cream sauce on a brioche bun! You'll be hooked!
Recipe Link## Smash Burger Tacos
Are you ready to mash up flavors? Combine smash burgers and tacos for a bold, satisfying meal that'll tingle your taste buds! Don't forget to top with fresh cilantro and chow down!
Recipe Link## Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Love grilled cheese and spinach artichoke dip? This recipe brings them together in a gooey, dreamy symphony of flavors!
Recipe Link## Soba Noodle Salad with Chili-Glazed Shrimp
Craving noodles with a kick? This soba noodle salad, adorned with spicy shrimp, packs a flavorful punch that'll leave you wanting more!
Recipe Link## Pasta with Shrimp and Spicy Butter
Savor a simple yet delicious pasta dish brimming with spicy butter and shrimp! The creamy sauce will leave you begging for another serving!
Recipe Link## Sheet Pan Pork with Fennel and Apples
Break out your trusty sheet pan for this flavor-packed dinner, perfect for colder days. Tender pork, crunchy fennel, and sweet apples glazed with orange-scented honey mustard will leave your taste buds dancing!
Recipe Link## Crispy Mushroom Reuben Sandwich
Vegetarian or not, you'll fall in love with this mushroom-based Reuben sandwich. Corned beef's vegetarian cousin offers a twist on a classic, with memorably divine flavors!
Recipe Link## Linguine with Cherry Tomato Sauce
For pasta that packs a punch, look no further than this cherry tomato sauce. Tempt your taste buds with garlic, pancetta, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan!
Recipe Link## Crispy Peanut Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas and Peppers
This veggie-friendly dish levels up tofu with a spicy peanut sauce, accompanied by crisp sugar snap peas and bell peppers. Spice levels can be adjusted to your preference!
Recipe Link## Sheet Pan Pierogies with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Shallots, and Mustard Dressing
Pierogies may never have tasted so good! This sheet pan meal is an easy weeknight dinner that tantalizes your taste buds with flavorful pierogies, Brussels sprouts, shallots, and a delicious mustard dressing!
Recipe Link## Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
For tacos that'll have you begging for more, let store-bought salsa verde elevate your chicken thighs, with all the usual toppings!
Recipe Link## Mushroom Black Bean Burgers
Veggie burgers can often fall apart, but not these! These hearty bean-based burgers are infused with tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, and delicious, burger-worthy flavor!
Recipe Link## One-Pot Miso Mushroom Pasta
This decadent, creamy pasta dish can be prepared in just one pot, with mouthwatering flavors ready in 40 minutes! White miso and fresh sage imbue the dish with an unforgettable taste!
Recipe Link## Spicy Dumpling Soup
Soups can take hours to simmer, but this speedy weeknight meal is ready in 30 minutes! Frozen dumplings, bok choy, mushrooms, and a spicy, flavorful broth will leave your taste buds refreshed!
Recipe Link## Tortellini with Sausage and Greens
Velvety cheese and chewy tortellini, topped with spicy sausage and wilted greens, is the ultimate comfort food! Prepare in just 25 minutes, and devour with glee!
Recipe Link## Red Lentil Soup with Lemon and Dill
This protein-packed, zesty red lentil soup takes only 30 minutes to prepare and will leave your hunger satisfied! Embrace a Middle Eastern twist on a classic for a refreshing dinner!
Recipe Link## Hanger Steak with Worcestershire Butter
Want to impress friends and family? This restaurant-worthy hanger steak, smothered in tangy Worcestershire butter, will certainly have them licking their lips!
Recipe Link## Banh-Mi-Inspired Pork Burgers
Step into your kitchen and embark on a flavor adventure with these banh-mi-inspired pork burgers! Strong, pungent flavors and exotic tastes converge in this masterful burger creation!
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Enjoy these delectable recipes, and remember to experiment with flavors and ingredients! Happy cooking, and happy eating!
- Bookmark these 25 quick, easy meals for your weeknight dinner delight, expertly selected from REAL SIMPLE's recipe collections, favorites that cater to a variety of dietary preferences!
- Dive into these recipes, ranging from Ginger Chicken Soup with Vegetables to Soba Noodle Salad with Chili-Glazed Shrimp, or even Salmon Burgers with Pesto Cream Sauce.
- Whether you're craving comfort food like Tortellini with Sausage and Greens or seeking international flavors with Banh-Mi-Inspired Pork Burgers, there's a recipe that matches your food cravings!
- Don't forget to spice up your dishes with condiments like sriracha, for example, in Thai Peanut Butter Ramen, or even adding it to Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes for an extra kick!
- After cooking up these culinary masterpieces, you'll see that true, delicious dinners are quickly within reach, even on the busiest weeknights!
