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13 Colorful and nutritious dinners

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By Gen La Rocca

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From sheet pan dinners to colorful pasta dishes and bold salads, these 13 colorful and nutritious dinners will have your family begging for seconds.

Closeup overhead shot of roasted salmon, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and cherry tomatoes on a blue sheet tray.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

A baking dish full of chicken enchiladas is surrounded by cut limes, a halved avocado, and a green linen.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are spicy, tangy, cheesy, and delicious. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese combine to make a dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a gathering with friends!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Closeup overhead shot of roasted salmon, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and cherry tomatoes on a blue sheet tray.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies is an easy and delicious dinner recipe pairing Dijon, brown sugar, and chipotle-rubbed baked salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, savory asparagus, and thyme. It’s a perfect sheet pan recipe for a weeknight!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Slow Cooker Ragu

a plate of slow cooker lamb ragu over pappardelle pasta surrounded by a block of parmesan, a white linen, and torn baguette.
Slow Cooker Ragu. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This slow cooker lamb ragu is the ultimate Italian comfort food. The lamb is braised for hours to create a delicious, rich sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta for a warming dinner!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ragu

Smoked Salmon and Spinach Quiche

two slices of smoked salmon and spinach quiche on dark blue plates.
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Quiche. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Looking for an easy but impressive brunch recipe to wow your guests? This smoked salmon and spinach quiche with tangy goat cheese, fresh spinach and dill, and a buttery pie crust is a delicious, satisfying meal for any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon and Spinach Quiche

Vegetable Yaki Udon

A bowl of vegetable yaki udon is shown with wooden chopsticks, a wok of yaki udon, and scallions in the background.
Vegetable Yaki Udon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This vegetable yaki udon recipe is a stir-fried Japanese udon noodle dish that’s savory, sweet, and just a bit spicy.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Yaki Udon

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Whole wheat pasta salad in a white bowl.
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy whole wheat pasta salad is packed with flavorful ingredients! Sundried tomatoes, salami, artichoke hearts, tangy feta cheese, creamy pine nuts, and fresh basil combine with whole wheat noodles to create a delicious and savory side dish perfect for any kind of gathering!
Get the Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Lobster Ravioli Sauce

Closeup of a red and yellow lobster ravioli on a fork.
Lobster Ravioli Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This lobster ravioli sauce complements the delicate, rich, sweet lobster with garlic, butter, bright lemon, white wine, and earthy sage. Just grab your favorite bag of seafood pasta and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Lobster Ravioli Sauce

Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Two grain bowls are shown on a white marble counter with forks, a red linen, dill, and a lemon.
Mediterranean Grain Bowl. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine pre-cooked grains, lots of healthy vegetables, and fresh, bright, bold Mediterranean flavors for an easy, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Linguine Bolognese

linguine bolognese on a white plate topped with parsley and parmesan.
Linguine Bolognese. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Linguine Bolognese offers you the comfort of a rich pasta dish with lots of added vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Linguine Bolognese

Turkey Smash Burgers

A turkey smash burger on a wooden cutting board in front of subway tile.
Turkey Smash Burgers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious turkey smash burgers recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted. Turkey patties are smashed onto a hot cast iron skillet to produce a caramelized exterior that’s crisp, savory, and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

Salmon Quinoa Salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad in a white bowl surrounded by parsley, cherry tomatoes, and a cut lemon.
Salmon Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious salmon quinoa salad has perfectly seared salmon, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette that brings the salad to life. Serve it for lunch, make it for meal prep, or bring it along to your next picnic or BBQ!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quinoa Salad

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