United StatesCreamy Chicken Alfredo
Toss fettuccine with a cream-and-Parmesan sauce and sliced skillet chicken for a rich, comforting dinner with a smooth, glossy finish.
Easy Weeknight Dinners from Around the World
These dinners fit into an ordinary evening: every recipe here takes 45 minutes or less, including prep and any resting time. Check the ingredients before you begin, set out your pans, and choose a side that can cook while the main dish is underway.
23 recipes to explore
United States
ItalyEasy Pasta al Pomodoro
Make easy pasta al pomodoro with canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil for a bright Italian dinner that comes together on a busy weeknight.
MoroccoVegetable Couscous
Prepare vegetable couscous with chickpeas, carrots, zucchini, and warm spices for an easy Moroccan-inspired dinner using quick-cooking couscous at home.
EthiopiaEthiopian-Inspired Red Lentils
Simmer red lentils with softened onion, garlic, ginger, and berbere for a warming Ethiopian-inspired dinner with a thick, spoonable texture.
MexicoWeeknight Black Bean Tacos
Build weeknight black bean tacos with a warm cumin filling, crunchy cabbage, avocado, and lime. Canned beans keep this Mexican-inspired dinner simple.
JapanEasy Chicken Teriyaki
Make easy chicken teriyaki in a skillet with soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and a glossy glaze. This approachable Japanese-style dinner needs no long marinade.
ChinaGinger Scallion Noodles
Toss ginger scallion noodles with a savory soy and sesame sauce, tender cabbage, and plenty of fresh scallions for a simple Chinese-inspired dinner.
ThailandThai-Inspired Coconut Red Curry
Simmer tofu and colorful vegetables in a Thai-inspired coconut red curry with supermarket curry paste, lime, and basil for an easy one-pot dinner.
IndiaEasy Chana Masala
Make easy chana masala with canned chickpeas, tomatoes, ginger, and warming spices. This simplified Indian-style curry is a practical dinner with rice.
IndiaWeeknight Red Lentil Dal
Simmer weeknight red lentil dal with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Split lentils soften quickly into a comforting Indian-inspired one-pot dinner.
PakistanKeema with Peas
Make Pakistani-style keema with peas using ground beef, tomatoes, ginger, and warming spices. This easy skillet dinner pairs with rice or soft flatbread.
IndonesiaEasy Nasi Goreng
Stir-fry easy nasi goreng with chilled rice, eggs, peas, and sweet soy sauce. This simplified Indonesian-style dinner includes fresh cucumber and tomato.
AustraliaCreamy Pumpkin Soup
Blend creamy pumpkin soup with onion, potato, vegetable broth, and a splash of cream. This Australian-style home soup makes an easy, comforting dinner.
FijiFijian-Inspired Coconut Fish Curry
Simmer Fijian-inspired coconut fish curry with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and mild spices. Tender white fish makes a comforting one-pot meal with rice.
United StatesCreamy Mac and Cheese
Make stovetop macaroni and cheese with a smooth cheddar sauce, a little mustard, and tender pasta in about half an hour.
ItalySpaghetti Carbonara
Toss spaghetti with crisp guanciale, Pecorino, black pepper, and pasteurized eggs for a creamy carbonara made without added cream.
ThailandThai Basil Chicken
Stir-fry ground chicken with garlic, chilies, green beans, and basil for a quick Thai-inspired dinner with a savory, lightly sweet sauce.
ChinaChicken Fried Rice
Stir-fry cold rice with diced chicken, eggs, peas, carrots, and scallions for an easy fried rice dinner with separate, lightly toasted grains.
ChinaChicken Lo Mein
Toss tender noodles with chicken, cabbage, carrots, and a savory soy-oyster sauce for a colorful home-style chicken lo mein.
ChinaKung Pao Chicken
Stir-fry kung pao chicken with peanuts, peppers, scallions, and a tangy soy glaze. This simplified Chinese-style dinner brings adjustable heat to the table.
JapanCrispy Chicken Katsu
Pan-fry crispy chicken katsu with a light panko coating and a quick tangy dipping sauce. Thin chicken cutlets make this Japanese-style dinner manageable.
United StatesSheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Roast chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions together on a sheet pan, then tuck them into warm tortillas with lime and cilantro.
United StatesClassic Ground Beef Tacos
Fill crisp taco shells with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, and sour cream for a familiar American taco-night dinner.
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