We get it: Weeknights are not for blowing up the kitchen with long-winded culinary experiments that take a lot of planning and ingredients — they’re for easy, family-friendly meals. But you can still have some fun, and this collection is chock-full of it!

Weeknight Chicken Tinga

Harissa Salmon & Green Salad

Creamy Orecchiette & Fall Veggies

Veggie Chili

Chicken Cacciatore & Polenta

Sheet-Pan Salmon & Squash

Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

Chicken Fajitas

One-Skillet Butternut Squash & Curried Chickpeas

Salmon Tacos with Greens & Tomatillo Salsa

One-Pot Chicken & Creamy Mushroom Orzo

Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie

One-Pot Creamy Salmon Pasta

Rib Eye with Garlic Butter & Potatoes

Creamy Artichoke Linguine with Spinach

Rao's Famous Meatballs