103 Easy 30-Minute Dinner Recipes That Will Save Your Weeknights

Posted on January 23, 2025January 22, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Our Best 30-Minute Dinner Ideas

There’s no denying that getting a family-friendly dinner on the table can be tricky at the best of times, let alone on busy weeknights. But, we’re here to tell you that with the right recipes (easy dinners, preferably ones that don’t require much cleanup) it’s completely possible to get a home cooked meal on the table in a matter of minutes. Whether you’re craving chicken breast, a filet of salmon, thick-cut pork chops or something else, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here—starting with Ree’s super fun take on crispy chicken cutlets. She adds everything bagel seasoning (a savory mix of black and white sesame seeds, dried garlic and onion, sea salt and poppy seeds) to the breadcrumb coating to ensure that each bite is packed with flavor.

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Taco Ring

Posted on January 21, 2025January 22, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Whether you’re entertaining holiday guests, hosting friends to watch the big game or just staying cozy for a family movie night, this taco ring is the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy dinner.

Everyone loves taco Tuesday—or taco-inspired dishes any day of the week, really! When making the latter, a taco ring is an impressive and easy way to feed a crowd. Each slice serves up classic taco flavors in a buttery and flaky vessel, giving your diners the opportunity to pile on all of their favorite taco toppings.

Busy families, take note: This taco crescent ring recipe can also join your collection of cheap dinner ideas. While it’s a fantastic appetizer, the recipe also works as a tasty meal that the whole family—even the fussiest kids—will enjoy.

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Find more recipes like this on my companion blog, “Good Food, Good Meat, Good God, Let’s Eat!”

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100+ Incredible Vegan Recipes For Every Meal Of The Day

Posted on January 20, 2025January 17, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Veganism has been around forever (cultures all over the world have been eating plant-based for thousands of years), and it’s finally becoming more mainstream, with everywhere from fast-food restaurants to snack brands making vegan versions of their beloved favorites. Here at Delish, we’ve spent countless hours dreaming up flavorful and creative recipes so you can enjoy the best vegan food at home too. Whether you’re eating meatless just on Mondays or are vegan for life, we’ve got tons of ideas for you. Need more convincing? Check out our 100+ vegan recipes—there’s something in here for everyone, for every meal of the day.

Looking for a decadent or hearty vegan breakfast to start your day? Try our cinnamon sugar vegan donuts, our tofu scramble, our breakfast baked apples, or our vegan pancakes. Want something packable and delicious for lunch? Try our chickpea “tuna” salad, our baked falafel bites with spicy tahini tip, our air fryer cauliflower tacos, or our vegan crunchwraps. Need a low-key dish for an easy weeknight family dinner? Try one of our vegan pasta dishes, like our cashew cream Alfredo, our mac & cheese, or our vegan spaghetti and meatballs—they’re sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Want something more upscale for a date night or holiday dinner? Any occasion will feel extra special with our polenta with wild mushroom ragú, our tempeh and broccoli rabe orecchiette, our mushroom “calamari”, or our vegan shepherd’s pie on the table. Craving quintessential game day foods? We’ve got just the things—check out our Buffalo tempeh “wings”, our chipotle vegan “queso”, or our vegan chili dogs. They’re all winners, no matter how well your team does.

And don’t forget dessert! We’ve vegan-ized all your favorites, like brownies, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, cake, and even pumpkin pie. With all these recipes, we know you won’t miss the meat or dairy.

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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken

Posted on January 16, 2025January 15, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

If the way to a person’s heart is really through their stomach, then Delish’s own Marry Me Chicken is a must-cook for pretty much everyone. This one-pan wonder has it all: plenty of luscious creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavor for days. Honestly, I get all starry-eyed just thinking about it. But what if I want a little extra protein with my Marry Me moment? Because this recipe is so good and the sauce is so magical, it’s easy to make protein-boosting adjustments. Here’s how I did it.

Make protein-boosting swaps:
Swapping out our usual low-sodium chicken broth for chicken bone broth was easy. Adding cottage cheese to the sauce seemed like a no-brainer, but how do you keep the sauce silky smooth? Read on.