8 delicious easy dinner recipes for busy times!


The holidays are fast approaching, and while you're busy planning, let's make dinner simple. This week, I'm sharing 8 easy dinner recipes that get rave reviews from our readers. They are quick and satisfying, and they will prove that you don't always have to work hard to get something really good. Save your energy for the holidays!

QUICK THAI BEEF RICE BOWL
Ready in 20 Minutes

"Wow - this was so so good. Flavors in the beautiful sauce were spot on. Served over steamed jasmine rice and it was such a hit - we could not get enough!! Thanks so much for an awesome recipe that will be part of our menu rotation often!!" - Elaine

CUBAN PICADILLO
Ready in 35 Minutes

"My mouth was watering as this cooked! What a beautiful dish with fun flavors!" - Jennifer

QUICK CUBAN BLACK BEANS
(serve with rice for a full meal)
Ready in 35 Minutes

"This is a great Cuban black beans recipe - I've made it at least a dozen times so far. I used to make Cuban black beans from scratch with dried beans and the only difference is that it takes a lot longer. Thank you for this delicious easy recipe!" - Anita

BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES, PEPPERS AND OLIVES
20 Min Prep - Ready in Under an Hour

"I loved this dish so much and my husband couldn’t stop eating it!...I will be making this routinely! Thank you" - Lori

HEALTHY GROUND TURKEY SOUP (WEEKNIGHT EASY!)
Ready in 30 Minutes

"This is absolutely our FAVORITE recipe! Great for apres ski, great in the summer - everyone loves it and so easy and healthy!!" - Laurel

7 FLAVOR PRECIOUS CHICKEN
Ready in 30 Minutes

"I made this for dinner tonight. The flavors and textures were wonderful. Marinating the chicken in cornstarch, sesame oil, and soy sauce made it so moist and tender, and julienning the snow peas and carrots made them delightfully crunchy. Terrific combination." - Rekha

ROASTED FENNEL, TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS
Ready In 35 Minutes

"Extremely yummy, and very quick to make. I might try the fennel tomato mix sometime with pasta. Thank you!!"- Helen

FISH IN CRAZY WATER
Ready in 30 Minutes

"Yum! Made this last night with Striped Bass...The dish was amazing. It's always surprising to me when a very simple dish with few ingredients (and that is so easy to make) can be so good." - David


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