Whirlwind dinners: 21 easy weeknight meals

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Are you tired of spending your precious weeknights frantically searching for dinner ideas, only to end up ordering takeout? These delicious and easy weeknight meals will make that a thing of the past!

Overhead shot of hot honey lemon pepper wings on a dark blue plate surrounded by lemon pepper and a white linen.
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Furikake Salmon

This delectable baked salmon is marinated in a sweet and savory soy, ginger, garlic sauce. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for weeknights!
Get the Recipe: Furikake Salmon

Grinder Sandwich

This sandwich takes all of your favorite Italian deli meats and serves them up on crusty bread with creamy cheese and a refreshing salad with a light vinaigrette. It’s a meal unto itself!
Get the Recipe: Grinder Sandwich

Soy and Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

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

Shrimp is a perfect weeknight treat. Here it’s marinated in a sweet and savory soy, ginger, garlic sauce and served over udon noodles with a bounty of fresh vegetables!
Get the Recipe: Soy and Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Air Fryer Ham Steak

Air Fryer Ham Steak. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Do you love oven-baked ham but don’t have hours to cook? This sweet and savory air fryer ham steak is brushed with sugar, butter, and thyme, then air fried until it forms crisp edges.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ham Steak

Salmon Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

This pasta dish is a perfectly balanced bite of summer. Pan-seared salmon, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, and a white wine and thyme sauce make this weeknight favorite refined enough to serve to guests!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Overhead shot of hot honey lemon pepper wings on a dark blue plate surrounded by lemon pepper and a white linen.
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These hot honey lemon pepper wings are a crispy, savory, sweet, and craveable weeknight dinner perfect with a quick vegetable side!
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Hearty Marinara Sauce

Make your own homemade marinara sauce to serve with pasta for a new family favorite! This sauce has rich olive oil, savory garlic, and fresh Italian herbs for an authentic taste of Italy.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce

Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

This is an easy weeknight meal that’s refined enough for a weekend get-together. With crisp cucumber slices, fresh spring mix, savory egg salad, and a creamy dill dressing, this recipe is a winner!
Get the Recipe: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

Italian Chicken Cutlets

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

These chicken cutlets are so crispy and delicious, you’ll want to make them every week!
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

Lemon Chicken Tray Bake

This easy sheet pan dinner combines crispy chicken thighs, sweet peppers and tomatoes, bright lemon, and a handful of delicious herbs for a spectacular meal.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Tray Bake

Linguine Bolognese

This Linguine Bolognese has all of the comfort of the traditional rich pasta dish with lots of added vegetables to make you feel good serving this on a weeknight!
Get the Recipe: Linguine Bolognese

Bloody Mary Shrimp

bloody mary shrimp on a white plate with a slice of lemon.
Bloody Mary Shrimp. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Transport yourself to Sunday brunch with this bloody mary shrimp! It has all of the flavors of your favorite punchy cocktail served over plump, juicy shrimp.
Get the Recipe: Bloody Mary Shrimp

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

This easy weeknight classic has salmon that’s coated in a delightfully sweet, savory, and smoky glaze, sweet tomatoes, crispy potatoes, and bright, fresh asparagus!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Tuna Pesto Pasta

Tuna pesto pasta is a family favorite for a reason. It has savory tuna paired with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a delicious pesto sauce over your favorite pasta!
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.

These grain bowls are a taste of the Mediterranean. Kalamata olives, pine nuts, fresh herbs, and crisp cucumbers are served over rice with creamy, tangy feta cheese!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Tomato Cream Pasta with Pancetta

This penne pasta is coated in a delicious tomato and cream sauce with garlic, shallot, pancetta, and topped with fresh parsley. It is an easy and satisfying pasta dinner everyone will love!

Get the Recipe: Tomato Cream Pasta with Pancetta

Spicy Tomato Pasta

Ready in just about 30 minutes, this spicy tomato pasta is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a meal to impress guests!

Get the Recipe: Spicy Tomato Pasta

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Overhead shot of a turkey avocado sandwich on a black plate.
Turkey Avocado Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Toasted bread, crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, savory turkey, creamy avocado and tangy chipotle sauce. What else do you need to say about this superb sandwich?
Get the Recipe: Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Chicken Stir-Fry with Udon Noodles

This chicken stir-fry recipe has lots of fresh veggies, thick, chewy udon noodles, and chicken that’s marinated in an incredibly flavorful garlic and ginger sauce.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Stir-Fry with Udon Noodles

Garlicky Pasta with Olive Oil

This garlicky pasta is so good you’ll be making it every night of the week! Rich olive oil, savory garlic, and a hint of heat make this easy weeknight dish a family favorite.

Get the Recipe: Garlicky Pasta with Olive Oil

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.

These mouthwatering turkey burgers have a juicy and moist, perfectly seasoned turkey patty, a crispy toasted bun, and all of your favorite toppings! They’re ready in under 30 minutes for an easy and craveable weeknight meal.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

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