Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Its 5:30pm. Do you know what’s for dinner? Your family has got to eat! Why not plan ahead so you’re prepared with a few recipes up your sleeve? Guaranteed it will make your weeknights a lot less stressful if you have a dinner plan that’s easy enough to pull off in under 30 minutes. These easy fast recipes will feed your family and your soul!
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Your new go-to summer snack — Mexican Corn Dip. Served cold. Just 7 ingredients, no cooking required. Creamy, zesty, and packed with flavor. Perfect for pool days, picnics, boat rides, and BBQs. Serve it chilled with chips for a refreshing bite. Great for 4th of July parties, camping, travel baseball, and tailgates. Easy to make, easy to pack, and always a hit wherever you go. Can be heated for cold months and enjoyed warm too!
Mexican Corn Dip
Your new go-to summer snack — Mexican Corn Dip. Served cold. Just 7 ingredients, no cooking required. Creamy, zesty, and packed with flavor. Perfect for pool days, picnics, boat rides, and BBQs. Serve it chilled with chips for a refreshing bite. Great for 4th of July parties, camping, travel baseball, and tailgates. Easy to make, easy to pack, and always a hit wherever you go. Can be heated for cold months and enjoyed warm too!
This bold Southest chicken salad is so flavorful It has bold southwestern flavor in every bite. Fresh veggies, black beans, corn and avocado are layered with blacked chicken and topped off with a drizzle of tangy homemade Chipotle Dressing. A delightful fusion of smokiness and spice balanced out with the rich, creamy dressing. A satisfying and healthy salad that makes an amazing lunch or dinner.
Southwest Blackened Chicken Salad - Mighty Mrs
This bold Southest chicken salad is so flavorful It has bold southwestern flavor in every bite. Fresh veggies, black beans, corn and avocado are layered with blacked chicken and topped off with a drizzle of tangy homemade Chipotle Dressing. A delightful fusion of smokiness and spice balanced out with the rich, creamy dressing. A satisfying and healthy salad that makes an amazing lunch or dinner.
This quick and easy shrimp boil seafood recipe will add some fun to your summer weeknight dinner rotation. Not just for feeding a crowd, this shrimp boil recipe can be made for family dinner any day of the week. Made with corn on the cob, frozen or fresh raw shrimp, Cajun sausage, red potatoes, red onion, Old Bay seasoning and a Zatarain's packet. Great special occasion dinner. Can be doubled or tripled for a party. Great for rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, birthdays and anniversary dinner.
Simple Seafood Boil - Mighty Mrs
This quick and easy shrimp boil seafood recipe will add some fun to your summer weeknight dinner rotation. Not just for feeding a crowd, this shrimp boil recipe can be made for family dinner any day of the week. Made with corn on the cob, frozen or fresh raw shrimp, Cajun sausage, red potatoes, red onion, Old Bay seasoning and a Zatarain's packet. Great special occasion dinner. Can be doubled or tripled for a party. Great for rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, birthdays and anniversary dinner.
Salmon fillets are seasoned with ginger and garlic then cooked in your air fryer (or oven baked) to flaky perfection. While the salmon cooks, prepare the homemade peanut dressing and drizzle it over a bowl of healthy veggies including kale, carrots, cabbage and cucumber for a healthy, hearty meal that's ready in 20 minutes! A great summer dinner idea.
Asian Salmon Salad with Peanut Dressing - Mighty Mrs
Salmon fillets are seasoned with ginger and garlic then cooked in your air fryer (or oven baked) to flaky perfection. While the salmon cooks, prepare the homemade peanut dressing and drizzle it over a bowl of healthy veggies including kale, carrots, cabbage and cucumber for a healthy, hearty meal that's ready in 20 minutes! A great summer dinner idea.
These succulent Vietnamese grilled chicken thighs are infused with flavor using a delicious marinade seasoned with lemongrass, coconut milk, lime, ginger, soy sauce and a touch of brown sugar. Marinate 1 hour to overnight then grill! Serve with rice or noodles and veggies for an easy, flavorful meal.
Vietnamese Grilled Chicken
These succulent Vietnamese grilled chicken thighs are infused with flavor using a delicious marinade seasoned with lemongrass, coconut milk, lime, ginger, soy sauce and a touch of brown sugar. Marinate 1 hour to overnight then grill! Serve with rice or noodles and veggies for an easy, flavorful meal.
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Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups - Mighty Mrs
Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are a crowd favorite appetizer that's easy to make and packed with flavor. With just 8 simple ingredients, you can whip up these crispy, cheesy bites in under 30 minutes. Perfect for parties, game days and tailgating, or any gathering, these jalapeño popper appetizer cups can be baked or air fried for a quick and delicious snack. They look as good as they taste—golden, bubbly, and irresistibly spicy. A must-try recipe for anyone who loves bold, savory flavors! Served warm but can be made ahead and enjoyed cooled too.
Summer Salads
Summer Salads
Summer’s coming—dive into 25 vibrant recipes like smoky southwest salad and juicy watermelon salad. Whip up 5-ingredient salads when the heat’s on and you’re short on prep time. Load chicken, salmon, or shrimp salad for effortless protein. Blend herb-packed green goddess salad or sweet-tangy fruit salads for picnic flair. Toss couscous, broccoli crunch, or peanut-kissed noodle salad for easy make-aheads. Fresh, healthy, totally delish—pin now, crave all season. Homemade and bottled dressing recipes.
sushi bowl with shrimp, cucumber and rice in bowls next to chopsticks
Shrimp Avocado Sushi Bowl - Mighty Mrs
Homemade sushi bowls using just 6 main ingredients plus toppings. Crunchy shrimp in a spicy-sweet yum-yum sauce is combine with sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and salted edamame. Tempura flakes add crunch! Top with soy sauce and wasabi for the full sushi experience. Easy to make! Great for a healthy dinner or make head to meal prep for lunches. For a no-cook option, use cooked shrimp.
Learn how to make an easy seafood boil with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob, all perfectly seasoned with Zatarain’s, onions, and bay leaves. Serve with melted butter and Old Bay for dipping to add even more flavor. This one-pot recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but can also be scaled up for a party. Add your favorite seafood like crawfish, scallops, clams, oysters, mussels, lobster, or crab for a custom feast. Ingredients are added in order of cook time to ensure everything cooks perfectly—no rubbery shrimp here! Cleanup is quick and easy, making this seafood boil a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Simple Seafood Boil - Mighty Mrs
Learn how to make an easy seafood boil with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob, all perfectly seasoned with Zatarain’s, onions, and bay leaves. Serve with melted butter and Old Bay for dipping to add even more flavor. This one-pot recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but can also be scaled up for a party. Add your favorite seafood like crawfish, scallops, clams, oysters, mussels, lobster, or crab for a custom feast. Ingredients are added in order of cook time to ensure everything cooks perfectly—no rubbery shrimp here! Cleanup is quick and easy, making this seafood boil a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Discover 50 easy Italian recipes perfect for dinner, sides, and desserts. From Mascarpone Ricotta Cheesecake to Healthy Stuffed Shells and Classic Italian Pasta Salad, there's something for every craving. Explore simple yet flavorful dishes that bring the taste of Italy to your table. Don’t miss fan-favorites like Cannoli Bundt Cake and the refreshing Blood Orange Aperol Spritz. Whether you're planning a family meal or hosting a gathering, these recipes make Italian cooking effortless and delicious.
Easy Italian Recipes for Families - Mighty Mrs
Discover 50 easy Italian recipes perfect for dinner, sides, and desserts. From Mascarpone Ricotta Cheesecake to Healthy Stuffed Shells and Classic Italian Pasta Salad, there's something for every craving. Explore simple yet flavorful dishes that bring the taste of Italy to your table. Don’t miss fan-favorites like Cannoli Bundt Cake and the refreshing Blood Orange Aperol Spritz. Whether you're planning a family meal or hosting a gathering, these recipes make Italian cooking effortless and delicious.
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Homemade sushi bowls using just 6 main ingredients plus toppings. Crunchy shrimp in a spicy-sweet yum-yum sauce is combine with sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and salted edamame. Tempura flakes add crunch! Top with soy sauce and wasabi for the full sushi experience. Easy to make! Great for a healthy dinner or make head to meal prep for lunches. For a no-cook option, use cooked shrimp.
Shrimp Avocado Sushi Bowl - Mighty Mrs
Homemade sushi bowls using just 6 main ingredients plus toppings. Crunchy shrimp in a spicy-sweet yum-yum sauce is combine with sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and salted edamame. Tempura flakes add crunch! Top with soy sauce and wasabi for the full sushi experience. Easy to make! Great for a healthy dinner or make head to meal prep for lunches. For a no-cook option, use cooked shrimp.
Hawaiian Mac Salad
Hawaiian Mac Salad
Craving a taste of the islands? This creamy Hawaiian mac salad brings the aloha to your backyard BBQ! With tender elbow macaroni, crunchy carrots, and a tangy-sweet mayo dressing, it’s the perfect summer side dish. Pair it with grilled chicken, kalua pork, or teriyaki beef. So easy to make and even better the next day. A hit at potlucks, picnics, and cookouts. Kid-approved and full of flavor. Make this classic Hawaiian pasta salad at home today!
Need easy and delicious dinner ideas that feature rice? These 45 rice dinner recipes include flavorful rice bowls, hearty soups, comforting casseroles, and one-pan sheet pan meals. Try egg roll bowls, stir-fries, and skillet dishes featuring shrimp, chicken, beef, or tofu with fresh veggies and tasty sauces. Whether you love fried rice, seasoned rice or plain rice dressed up with sauce, there's something for everyone. Rice can be made ahead for busy weeknights. Affordable, versatile and naturally gluten-free — make rice the star of the show with these family-friendly dinner ideas.
Rice Dinner Ideas
Need easy and delicious dinner ideas that feature rice? These 45 rice dinner recipes include flavorful rice bowls, hearty soups, comforting casseroles, and one-pan sheet pan meals. Try egg roll bowls, stir-fries, and skillet dishes featuring shrimp, chicken, beef, or tofu with fresh veggies and tasty sauces. Whether you love fried rice, seasoned rice or plain rice dressed up with sauce, there's something for everyone. Rice can be made ahead for busy weeknights. Affordable, versatile and naturally gluten-free — make rice the star of the show with these family-friendly dinner ideas.
Chicken Fajita Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Cremosa
Chicken Fajita Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Cremosa
Make these easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Fajita Bowls in just 15 minutes—perfect for busy nights! Juicy skillet-cooked chicken cutlets are layered over fluffy Mexican rice and topped with zesty jarred cilantro-lime creamosa, fresh pico de gallo, and tangy pickled jalapeños. It’s homemade food at fast-food speed. A simple, flavorful meal the whole family will love. Great for meal prep or a quick dinner idea. Fresh, filling, and full of Tex-Mex flavor! SUPER EASY!
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Grilled Recipe Ideas - Mighty Mrs
Fire up the grill and choose from these quick and easy dinner recipes! Try juicy barbecue chicken, flavorful kebabs, Greek burgers, and spicy Cajun chicken sandwiches. Enjoy grilled veggies, sizzling tacos, and unique marinades that add bold flavor fast. These easy grilling ideas are ideal for busy weeknights or weekend cookouts. Get inspired with the super easy recipe ideas that require simple prep and minimal cleanup. Make dinner outdoors delicious and fun with these must-try grilling recipes this spring, summer and fall!