Weeknight Meals

All the flavors of a samosa with none of the deep-frying. A cheesy, spiced potato filling folded into whole wheat tortillas is the best double-carb mashup.

It doesn’t get easier than this salmon and shiitake mushroom mixed rice dish that comes together in a single pot. Don't forget the scallion seasoning sauce.

A creamy tahini sauce (made with lemon juice and tangy dijon mustard) solves the problem of creating a rich and well-dressed chicken salad without the mayo.

We paired these easy tofu meatballs with a simple, summery tomato sauce that cooks as they bake, but you can flavor them any way you like.

Sweet-sour peppers meet crispy chickpeas, torn croutons, and a creamy swoosh.

All thanks to a cult-favorite plant-based protein our editors buy in bulk.

Store-bought picked crab meat and slaw mix make these celebratory sandwiches a breeze to prepare—just don’t skimp on the Old Bay mayo.

A simple sesame seed crust can take your weeknight rice bowls to new heights. Gingery shaved carrots make a bright, crisp, no-cook side.

One jar of kimchi does a lot in this saucy, one-pan dinner. The chopped kimchi adds texture and tang while the brine from the jar bulks out the pan sauce.

Modeled after Hunan-style steamed fish, this fiery, fast, flavor-blasted weeknight-friendly dinner is rounded out with a cooling cucumber salad and steamed rice.

Juicy Sungold tomatoes add a pop of acidity to these saucy noodles and fresh clams. Don’t be shy with the basil—it makes the dish taste like summer in a bowl.

Nothing’s cuter (or more delicious) than pairing tiny pastina with bite sized meatballs in an elevated twist on Spaghettios.

Short-cut favorites like boxed stock, frozen dumplings, and bagged spinach join forces in a twist on comforting egg drop soup that’s a breeze to make.

A twist on the classic Tuscan soup, this version features blended sautéed kale, which turns the whole bowl a bright, spring-y green.

An abbreviation of kongnamul (soybean sprouts) and bulgogi, kong-bul is a quick one-pot dish that’s great as a drinking side dish or an easy weeknight meal.

A 20-minute dinner everyone will ask for again.

Lots to love about this low-lift dinner, but the crispy croutons might be the best part.

With lots of olive oil and parm, this asparagus pasta recipe comes from L.A.’s Evan Funke.

Crisped tinned octopus, briny capers, and a lot of white wine.

With a peanut butter sauce and crunchy vegetables, this easy-to-love noodle salad is a surefire hit with kids and adults alike.