Weeknight Meals

Make a big batch of these spicy herbed meatballs and stash them in your freezer. That way, you’ll always have the building blocks for an easy weeknight dinner on hand.

The rich flavors of crispy, tender chicken and smoky bacon balance the slightly bitter notes of frisée and shaved fennel in this hearty dinner salad.

Three levels of flavor-building means this customizable pork dinner can easily go from simple to next level.

Grilled or sautéed, these Vietnamese ground beef–stuffed leaves make a fantastic summer hors d'oeuvre or can be served with rice noodles and grilled vegetables for dinner.

Shrimp, pasta, and feta in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce? Yes, please!

Wilt mustard greens in seconds by tossing with a warm dressing made from the pork’s pan drippings.

Give pot pie a spring makeover with creamy new potatoes, sweet peas, and sausage bathed in a light, lemony sauce.

The rich and zesty pan sauce is what makes this simple, seasonal supper something you’ll want to eat again and again.

Orzo is cooked in the drippings from roasted chicken thighs in a comforting and impressive one-skillet dish that will start the week off right.

The braised baby artichokes in this recipe may be a labor of love, but the lemon mascarpone sauce is 30-seconds-and-done.

Crème fraîche is the secret ingredient that teases out the artichokes' sweet richness, and it brings this delicious spring braise together.

This comforting vegetarian chickpea and lentil soup features warming spices and a hit of lemon juice.

This spicy vegetarian pasta is packed with heat from chipotle chile powder and fresh jalapeños. Pinto beans and canned tomatoes round out the dish and make it extremely easy to put together.

These mini burger patties are versatile and family-friendly. Make a big batch to freeze and then serve all week long as sliders, on grain bowls, in pita sandwiches, and more.

A fun way to get children to eat asparagus: roasted and paired with hummus and creamy melted Havarti cheese.

Arla's minimal ingredient cream cheese is the perfect, fresh balance for the hearty wheat bagel and fresh, raw vegetables. Beyond their herb and spice variety, I like tokeep the original flavor on hand as well and mix in fresh herbs

A grilled cheese sandwich fit for an adult loaded with wilted kale and perfectly melted gouda cheese.

A last-minute addition of basil pesto turns creamy risotto into the ultimate bowl of spring comfort.

Have half an hour? That’s all you need to make Thai-inspired curry noodle bowls (with steak!).