Weekend wrap-up: 11 easy dishes to share with the family

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Wrap up your weekend the tasty way with these fast and fabulous dishes! Don’t cook all night – eat and slide into your week with a full belly! Ready in a jiffy, these picks are easy, tasty, and quick to make!

Air Fryer chicken cordon bleu on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Korean Beef Bowl

Indulge in the rich and savory taste of big beefy flavors with this low-carb wonder that’s both easy and quick to prepare. With its bold taste and tender texture, you’ll be reaching for seconds in no time. So, grab your chopsticks and enjoy a guilt-free and satisfying meal that’s sure to leave your taste buds delighted!
Get the Recipe: Korean beef bowl

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Easy and ready in a jiffy, these tasty turkey meatballs are made in an air fryer that locks in all the juiciness and flavor. Serve them with your favorite sauce and dig in! Pro tip: Make a double batch and freeze the rest for another quick and easy meal!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Baked Salmon with Pesto Sauce

Baked Pesto Salmon on a white plate with pesto sauce.
Baked Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Salmon, flaky and delightful, cooks fast and effortlessly in a luscious, creamy pesto sauce that’s so delectable, you’ll crave to savor every last drop!
Get the Recipe: Baked salmon & pesto sauce

Steakhouse Pasta Salad

Transform your leftover steak into a delicious meaty pasta salad that’s both creamy and filling. The small bites of steak provide a burst of big beefy flavor in every bite, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Plus, it’s a great way to use up your leftovers and minimize food waste.
Get the recipe: Steakhouse Pasta Salad

Italian Turkey & Peppers

Ground turkey is the star of this dish, and with colorful bell pepper and amazing Italian seasoning, not only is this dinner ready in a jiffy, but it’s cheap to make. Serve it over rice or noodles, or keep it low-carb and add a side of cauliflower rice to round out the meal.
Get the recipe: Italian Turkey & Peppers

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

This meaty dish is made with affordable sausage. It’s crumbled up, so it infused the dish with plenty of flavor, and with sausage in every bite, it’s a quick, easy, and filling meal.
Get the recipe: Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are so meaty and tasty that you’ll hardly believe how quickly they cook! If you love the tangoing flavors of honey and garlic, then these are for you! Extra bonus: chicken thighs are cheap, so this is also an economical dish!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Chicken Tinga

Dust off your Instant Pot and this super quick and easy will put a smile on everyone’s face! Shredded chicken is packed with bold Southwestern spices and flavors, and it’s perfect in burritos or tacos, or pile it on salads, nachos or just the end of your fork.
Get the recipe: Chicken Tinga

Tortellini with Meatballs

Two black bowls filled with Blackstone Tortellini & Meatballs.
Tortellini & Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Rainbow-colored cheese-filled tortellini and meatballs? What’s not to love? This easy dish is ready in minutes and is hearty enough for the biggest appetites.
Get the recipe: Tortellini with Meatballs

Corn Casserole

Loaded with sweet corn and plenty of cheese, this vegetarian dish is easy and hearty enough to be the main meal. Don’t tell anyone there’s no meat it in and they’ll never guess, because it’s just that gosh-darn-good!
Get the recipe: Corn Casserole

Lazy Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu – featured recipe

It only takes a handful of ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make this easy and oh-so-tasty recipe! There’s no fussy stuffing chicken involved either, just grab your ingredients, layer, and cook! Pair this delish dish with all your favorite sides for a hearty meal.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Baked Chicken Thighs with Onion Gravy

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Slow-cooked meaty chicken thighs are brimming with flavor in this easy recipe! Prep them ahead of time then slide them into the oven before eating. Serve mashed potatoes with this dish to soak up all that amazing gravy!
Get the recipe: Baked Chicken Thighs

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