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The Weeknight 100

Our seasonal list of the 100 best easy dinners for right now. See past Weeknight 100 lists from Fall 2023, Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Summer 2025 for even more easy, fast recipes.

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Judy Kim.

Recipes

Crispy Halloumi With Tomatoes and White Beans
Nargisse Benkabbou
4806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,806
30 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
Ali Slagle
6657 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,657
25 minutes
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Easy
Balsamic Chicken Thighs With Burst Tomatoes
Dan Pelosi
2031 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,031
40 minutes
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Easy
Parmesan-Crusted Salmon Caesar Salad
Jerrelle Guy
1532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,532
40 minutes
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Easy
Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens
Alexa Weibel
9789 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,789
40 minutes
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Easy
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
3106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,106
25 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt
Zaynab Issa
4512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,512
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Gnocchi With Sausage and Broccoli
Ali Slagle
9490 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,490
45 minutes
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Easy
Cashew Butter Chicken Korma
Zainab Shah
1120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,120
35 minutes
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Easy
Seared Tofu With Kimchi
Sue Li
370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
370
25 minutes
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Easy
Pearl Couscous Salad With Shrimp and Feta
Yossy Arefi
1594 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,594
45 minutes
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Easy
Fragrant Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato
Kay Chun
2328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,328
40 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cod With Burst Tomatoes and Olives
Kay Chun
1078 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,078
40 minutes
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Easy
West Indian Kedgeree (Coconut Curry Rice With Cod)
Ashley Lonsdale
567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
567
45 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
2595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,595
25 minutes
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Easy
Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes
Yewande Komolafe
929 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
929
35 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Coconut Curry With Squash and Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
876 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
876
55 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
2801 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,801
30 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn
Melissa Clark
4432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,432
55 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Spicy, Creamy Weeknight Bolognese
Genevieve Ko
3326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,326
35 minutes
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Easy
Linguine With Clam Sauce
Colu Henry
3885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,885
25 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Beans, Greens and Grains
Ali Slagle
3021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,021
40 minutes
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Easy
Yaki Udon
Naz Deravian
2405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,405
40 minutes
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Steak With Ginger Butter Sauce
Mark Bittman
977 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
977
10 minutes
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Easy
Dijon Chicken With Tomatoes and Scallions
Yasmin Fahr
1815 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,815
40 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Dan Pelosi
4865 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,865
40 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Vegetable Burritos
Kay Chun
1829 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,829
30 minutes
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Mojo Chicken With Pineapple
Ali Slagle
1543 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,543
40 minutes
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Orange-Glazed Baked Salmon
Farideh Sadeghin
813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
813
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas
Melissa Clark
2833 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,833
35 minutes
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Easy
Buttery Lemon Pasta With Almonds and Arugula
Melissa Clark
3446 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,446
25 minutes
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Easy
Kale and Walnut Pasta
Naz Deravian
1502 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,502
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Chicken With Lime Butter
Eric Kim
2234 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,234
40 minutes
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Easy
Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
618 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
618
50 minutes
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Easy
Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,251
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Cutlets
Lidey Heuck
630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
630
40 minutes
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Espagueti Verde (Creamy Roasted Poblano Pasta)
Paola Briseño-González
405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
405
45 minutes
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Pad Prik King (Red Curry Chicken and Green Beans)
Alexa Weibel, Nuit Regular
766 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
766
30 minutes
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Easy
BBQ Pepper Shrimp
Korsha Wilson, Tim McNulty
731 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
731
35 minutes
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Easy
Pasta With Tuna, Capers and Scallions
Melissa Clark
3893 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,893
30 minutes
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Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans
Yewande Komolafe
15 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars
15
45 minutes
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Hoisin Garlic Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,614
25 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Tomatoes and Parmesan
Melissa Clark
2715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,715
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sausage and Barley Soup With Greens
Yossy Arefi
372 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
372
55 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus
Ali Slagle
3876 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,876
15 minutes
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Easy
Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
710 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
710
35 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Mushroom and Tofu Mazemen
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,116
30 minutes
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Easy
Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta
Eric Kim
312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
312
30 minutes
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Easy
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