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What's better than an easy weeknight dinner? An easy weeknight dinner that's even better the next day! These recipes are all quick and/or hands-off to make, and will have you begging for leftovers - because tomorrow's when they really shine. Enjoy these delicious dishes for dinner tonight, and again tomorrow!
Vegetarian Ravioli Bake
Another comfort food favorite the whole family will love. Cheesy and delicious!
Instant Pot Chicken Soup
Make this Instant Pot Chicken Soup in just over an hour for a flavor packed and cosy dinner. Creamy with a light spicy kick, this soup is just the comfort food you need.
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Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies
Done in under 30 minutes with just 15 minutes of active prepping & cooking this red pesto pasta is packed with veggies & flavor. Easy to make with homemade or store-bought pesto - and just as delicious served cold as it is hot.
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Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken dish is both sweet and spicy, and so simple to make. This cheap chicken recipe is a weeknight dinner superstar. With only 4 ingredients, this tasty and super quick dinner couldn't get any easier!
Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
Easy, cheesy, and totally delicious, this is comfort food at its best!
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Massaman Chicken Curry
This authentic Massaman Chicken Curry (Gaeng Massaman Gai) is made in one pot in just 45 minutes, using store-bought curry paste. With coconut milk, chicken, potatoes and peanuts it's super creamy, subtly sweet and not so spicy.
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Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Maybe the most flavor packed pasta ever - with sun-dried tomatoes and dried herbs, for a delilcous dinner with basic ingredients.
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Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms
Pan-fried gnocchi is a well-kept secret and so much better than boiled - pair it with bacon & mushrooms for maximum flavor.
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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms
On your table in just 30 minutes - this Creamy Chicken Pasta is a winner every time! Packed full of fall flavors like red wine, mushrooms and thyme, it's a perfect easy dinner - that you will love to have in your lunchbox the next day. And it's sure to become your new favorite pasta dish!
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Enchilada Bake
This Enchilada Bake is super-easy to prepare using pantry and freezer staples, and so tasty it's sure to become a long-time family favorite! No need to turn on your oven, this recipe uses the magic of your slow cooker.
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Feta Cheese
Feta cheese makes everything better - including creamy pasta sauces.
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Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
Quick and easy to make and full of delicious lemon & cilantro flavor! These Lamb Meatballs work just as well next to a pile of indulgent mashed potatoes as they do as an appetizer or as part of a buffet. A staple in my home, I've made these little gems since I learned how to cook - and they never fail to satisfy.
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Crème Fraîche Carbonara
The best "fake" carbonara ever - with even more flavor than the classic.
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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
These chicken enchiladas with green sauce require only 10 minutes of prep and make the perfect comfort food any night of the week. This flavor-packed dish features garlic-infused chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese and the best green chile sauce. Make it all from scratch, or start halfway - your choice! I love to keep these on hand in the freezer to heat up on super busy evenings when I need a comforting dinner.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Make this flavor-packed Marry Me Chicken Pasta in just 20 minutes - and don't be surprised if everyone asks for seconds (or your hand in marriage!). It's a super creamy sauce with a delicious flavor combo of crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, paprika & oregano. All achieved with pantry staple dried herbs & minimal prep.
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Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
These meatballs without breadcrumbs and eggs are the best I've ever had! Easy to make and all done in under 1 hour. With 3 cooking methods: stove top, air fryer & oven. The end result? A juicy, flavor packed, tender meatball.
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Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with Black Beans
You're going to love this Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with all the chili flavor and loads of veggies: zucchini, eggplant & green bell pepper. All done in just 40 minutes it's loaded with flavor & multiple textures - and made with just a few simple steps.
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Fried Green Curry Spaghetti
Thai curry + spaghetti = a dish so delicious you'll be wanting it every week.
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Spanish Chicken Stew
Make a quick chicken stew with the help of rotisserie chicken - packed full with lemon & rosemary flavors!
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Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies
This 25-minute (prep included!) potato stir-fry loaded with halloumi & veggies is sure to become your new weeknight favorite! Healthy, quick and easy to make it's a delicious dinner dish that's packed full of flavor and all done in one pan - with just a touch of lemon to take it from great to amazing.
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About Emmeline Kemperyd
Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.
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