9 Stress-Free Recipes For Busy Weeknights

These recipes for busy weeknights will have everyone leaving the table happy and full. Don’t expect an after-dinner snack request for at least an hour.

Sheet-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp

Sheet-pan garlic butter shrimp is not only delicious, but it’s also super simple to make.
Restaurant-Style Pan Seared Salmon

Golden-crisp on top and just barely cooked in the center, this pan-seared salmon is easy to make and elegant to serve.
Sheet-Pan Sausage and Vegetables

Sheet-pan suppers are a snap! This delicious version combines hearty Italian sausages with caramelized Brussels sprouts and carrots.
Ham & Cheese Oven-Puffed Pancake

Falling halfway between a crepe and a soufflé, this oven-puffed pancake is crisp on the outside and comfortingly tender inside.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

This pasta dish is packed with flavor and quick to make — and the whole family gobbles it up, broccoli and all.
Spaghetti with Kale & Walnut Pesto

A winter-friendly twist on pesto pasta, this is a quick weeknight dinner and a delicious way to sneak in some healthy greens.
Sheet-Pan Blackened Salmon with Garlicky Kale

From chef Alex Guarnaschelli, this sheet-pan salmon with kale makes a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight dinner.
Chicken Tortilla Soup

A silky purée of vegetables, tortillas and spices, this chicken tortilla soup is hearty enough to serve as a meal.
Thai-Style Red Chicken Curry

This fragrant Thai chicken curry is a one-pan dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.