Dinner recipes

Quick sweet and sour chicken with frozen breaded chicken, mixed vegetables, rice, and bottled sweet and sour sauce. A 15-minute weeknight dinner using pantry shortcuts.

Chicken paprika with strips of chicken breast simmered in a paprika-vegetable juice sauce, finished with sour cream and served over rice. A quick Hungarian-inspired weeknight dinner for two.

Salmon tagliatelle in a spicy tomato-coconut sauce with pimentos, chillies, paprika, zucchini, and coriander. A fusion pasta dinner for two using pantry-friendly canned salmon.

White fish poached in fresh orange juice and white wine with shallots, leeks, and sorrel or spinach. A light, elegant dinner for two with a silky citrus sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

Stir-fried chicken and apples in a honey-curry glaze with raisins, celery, and parsley over rice. A sweet, spiced 20-minute weeknight dinner.

Roasted beet and pearl onion salad layered with fresh orange slices, a hazelnut oil and orange juice dressing, toasted hazelnuts, and grated pecorino. Earthy, citrusy, vivid: a winter side that holds its own on any dinner platter.

Cheesy baked corn casserole loaded with creamed corn, whole kernels, red peppers, and pimentos over a buttery cracker crumb base. A crowd-pleasing side dish for potlucks and holiday dinners.

Scallops in double pepper sauce with slivered red and green bell peppers, five cloves of garlic, hot sauce, and briny capers. A quick skillet seafood dinner in 30 minutes.

Buttery scallops and crisp snow peas stir-fried with fresh ginger, garlic, fish sauce, white wine, and a hit of lime. A Thai-inspired seafood dinner that's on the table in 35 minutes.

Stuffed baked prawns topped with a creamy cheddar and crab meat sauce. A double-seafood showpiece with garlic-scallion stuffing, perfect for special dinners.

Layered portabella mushroom pasta bake with wheat germ-crusted mushroom slices, chunky tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A vegetarian Italian comfort dinner for two.

Vegetable stuffed meat loaf with shredded carrot and potato tucked inside lean ground beef, slow cooker friendly with a ketchup mustard glaze. The classic comfort dinner with a hidden vegetable surprise.

A dump-and-go slow cooker lentil soup with crushed tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and curry powder. Ten minutes of prep, eight hours in the crockpot, and dinner is done. Naturally vegan and loaded with fiber.

Teriyaki-marinated chicken stir-fried with rice, sesame seeds, walnuts, and fresh orange and lemon segments. A quick Japanese-inspired weeknight dinner with sweet citrus and savory umami in every bite.

One-dish chicken and rice bake with cream of mushroom soup, just 6 ingredients and minimal prep. Boneless chicken breasts cook right on top of the rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Macaroni and cheese baked into firm, sliceable squares with eggs, breadcrumbs, and a quick herbed tomato sauce. A retro pantry dinner that actually holds its shape on the plate.