Skip the weeknight panic with these simple recipes—many of them use items you probably already have on hand. Easy peasy.
Kick this dish up a notch by adding grilled shrimp or leftover shredded chicken or beef. Get the recipe: Cold Sesame Soba Noodle Dish
Photo: Erik PutzThe genius of an omelette: It works with virtually any leftover (read: forgotten, wilted) veggies hiding in the fridge. Get the recipe: Kitchen Sink Cheese Omelette
Photo: Roberto CarusoDippable grilled cheese soldiers make it OK for kids to play with their food. Get the recipe: Grilled Cheese Soldiers
Photo: Roberto CarusoCauliflower is the great chameleon in this dish. It helps to thicken up the alfredo sauce, making it rich without a lot of cream. Get the recipe: Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo
Photo: Roberto CarusoChicken thighs are more tender and flavourful than chicken breasts, perfect for saucy dishes like butter chicken. Get the recipe: Easy Butter Chicken
Photo: Roberto CarusoYou won’t believe how simple this creamy mac and cheese is to pull together. Get the recipe: One-Pot Mac and Cheese
Photo: Roberto CarusoAn authentic Thai take-out meal doesn’t have to come in a cardboard box. Get the recipe: Curry and Peanut Noodles with Tofu
Tofu is a convincing scrambled egg stand-in thanks to mild, golden turmeric. Get the recipe: Vegan Tofu Scramble Tacos
Photo: Roberto CarusoTake the snack we all know and love from just an appetizer to a full-on meal with this easy Supper Nachos recipe. Get the recipe: Supper Nachos
Hearty chicken barley soup is easy to make and super satisfying. Get the recipe: Chicken Barley Soup
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