Hump day heroes: 15 easy midweek meals

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Struggling to come up with quick and easy meal ideas after a long day at work? You’re not alone! This collection of simple and delicious recipes that can be made in no time.

two fillets of furikake salmon on a white plate surrounded by lime slices.
Furikake Salmon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Turkey Smash Burgers

Turkey smash burger topped with onions, tomato, and lettuce on a wooden cutting board.
Turkey Smash Burger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious turkey smash burger recipe is the best you’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

Italian Chicken Cutlets

Italian Chicken Cutlets with lemon slices on black plate with fork
Italian Chicken Cutlets. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Quick, easy and versatile Italian Chicken Cutlets are a crispy, salty, and savory weeknight treat!
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

Tuna Pesto Pasta

tuna pesto pasta on a white plate with a copper fork.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes and spinach is a delectable weeknight meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Mediterranean Grain Bowl

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

Mediterranean Grain Bowls have a delicious lemon herb dressing that livens up every bite. With chickpeas, olive, fresh herbs, greens, pine nuts, and cucumber, your tastebuds will be singing!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

Close-up shot of spaghetti with tomato and mascarpone sauce topped with parsley on a black plate.
Tomato Mascarpone Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This creamy, tangy tomato cream sauce is perfect for a weeknight! Serve over your favorite pasta or veggie noodles.
Get the Recipe: Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

Mac and Cheese without Milk

A bowl of white cheddar mac and cheese with a bread crumb topping in a white bowl.
White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With white Cheddar and mozzarella, this macaroni and cheese is creamy, velvety, and so delicious.
Get the Recipe: Mac and Cheese without Milk

Linguine Bolognese

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

This Linguine Bolognese is packed with extra veggies so you’ll feel good serving on a weeknight!
Get the Recipe: Linguine Bolognese

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Marinara sauce is always a weekday favorite. Rich olive oil, garlic, bright tomatoes, and fresh Italian herbs make this a midweek meal worth celebrating.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce

Greek Chickpea Soup

a bowl of greek chickpea soup garnished with dill on a blue and white linen with a gold spoon.
Greek Chickpea Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Greek Chickpea Soup is packed with fresh flavor. Dill, bright lemon, and lots of vegetables round out this comforting soup that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Greek Chickpea Soup

Furikake Salmon

two fillets of furikake salmon on a white plate surrounded by lime slices.
Furikake Salmon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This furikake salmon has a delicious soy, garlic, and ginger marinade you’ll crave!
Get the Recipe: Furikake Salmon

Shrimp Yaki Udon

shrimp yaki udon in a white bowl with wooden chopsticks.
Shrimp Yaki Udon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Coming together in under an hour, this shrimp stir-fry is a healthy, flavorful meal that’s great any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Yaki Udon

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.

Dijon, brown sugar, and chipotle-rubbed salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, savory asparagus, and thyme will be your new weeknight favorite.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger

Chicken and Cabbage Soup in a white bowl with a copper spoon.
Chicken and Cabbage Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen

This Chicken and Cabbage soup is a savory combination of chicken thighs, potatoes, vegetables, ginger, garlic, and spices. It’s full of flavor and so comforting mid-week!
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Closeup overhead shot of 3 crispy chicken thighs in a black cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Crispy, salty, and savory, these cast iron chicken thighs have a tender, juicy interior that can’t be matched.
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Salmon Mango Salad

Salmon mango salad on a white plate.
Salmon Mango Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This salmon mango salad is so fresh and lively! It has ripe mango, quick-pickled onions, pan-seared salmon, and a peppy vinaigrette featuring lime and honey.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Mango Salad

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