Fast-Fix Weeknight Suppers

If you've got 30 minutes, you've got time for dinner when you take advantage of these quick and hearty weeknight meals.

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Mini Meat Loaves with Green Beans

Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce

Garlic Pork & Sweet Potato Hash

Bucatini with Shrimp & Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

Pork Chops with Fennel Salad

How to Bake Pork Chops

Dogs with Avocado and Chips

Beans & Greens with Corn Bread Croutons

Barbecue Quesadillas

Open-Face Italian Beef Sandwiches

Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potatoes

Pork Loin with Parsnips & Pears

Mustard-Crusted Steaks with Herb Butter

How to Cook a Steak -- Perfectly

Maple-Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

Parmesan-Crusted Turkey with Mashed Cauliflower

Broccoli-Potato Soup with Greens

Turkey Reuben Loaf

Citrus Salmon with Broccoli

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken & Noodles

Sweet Potato Hash

Cajun Steak Sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries

Grilled Steaks with Cheddar Crisps

Greek-Style Pizza

Beef Stew & Garlic Mash

Cowboy Steak Tacos

Papaya & Coconut Chicken Salad

Ginger Shrimp & Rice

Savory Focaccia Pie

Rice & Sweet Pepper Bowl

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Braised Greens & Grapes

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Rolls with Slaw

Quick Green Chile & Chicken Enchiladas

Stir-Fry Shrimp with Cheesy Grits

Lemon Chicken with Olives & Ricotta

Pan-Fried Garlic Steak & Potatoes

Curried Vegetable Soup

Pork Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts

Bacon, Egg, Spinach & Tuna Salad

Chili-Peanut Pork Chops with Carrot-Cucumber Salad

Shrimp Fitters with Romaine

Greek-Style Quesadillas

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Mini Meat Loaves with Green Beans

Shaping meat loaf into several individual servings drastically reduces the cooking time for a hearty weeknight dinner. A sprinkling of basil adds a bit of freshness to the homey dish.

Mini Meat Loaves with Green Beans

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 22 mins

Oven: 450°F

Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce

Full-of-flavor tacos are an easy way to enjoy fish on a weeknight. Fresh lime juice adds a nice zip to lightly breaded, delicate tilapia.

Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Garlic Pork & Sweet Potato Hash

Need a quick and easy dinner recipe for a busy weeknight? Soy-brushed pork pairs with golden garlic and hearty potatoes in this satisfying warm meal. Bump up the nutrients by throwing in a handful of kale with the green onions.

Garlic Pork and Sweet Potato Hash

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Bucatini with Shrimp & Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

Put down the canned tomato sauce and try our easy pan sauce, bursting with fresh-tomato goodness. Toss with shrimp, feta, basil, and bucatini -- which is slightly thicker than a spaghetti noodle -- for a foolproof 30-minute dinner idea.

Bucatini with Shrimp and Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Pork Chops with Fennel Salad

Orange-glazed pork chops get a kick of fresh flavor when paired with green beans, fennel, and apples for a quick and easy dinner recipe that's delicious, too!

Pork Chops with Fennel Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 27 mins

How to Bake Pork Chops

In less than 60 seconds you can learn how to make juicy pork chops. Watch our quick video for our three-step secret!

Dogs with Avocado and Chips

Here's a great way to introduce kids to avocado: Dollop it on a hot dog and top with crushed potato chips. If you don't want to take the time to heat up the grill, these hot dogs are just as easily cooked on an indoor grill or grill pan.

Dogs with Avocado and Chips

Makes: 8 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Beans & Greens with Corn Bread Croutons

Got leftover corn bread from last night's chili? Cube it and cook it to crispy perfection, then pair it with our quick and easy salad of white cannellini beans, onions, and greens. Switch up the greens (you can use collard, curly endive, or baby spinach) for a slightly different, tasty salad every time.

Beans and Greens with Corn Bread Croutons

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Barbecue Quesadillas

The tender, saucy filling in these barbecue-style quesadillas tends to squish out the sides when you bite into the crispy tortillas. If you want to stay clean, use a fork and knife.

Barbecue Quesadillas

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 6 mins 350°F per batch

Open-Face Italian Beef Sandwiches

Ciabatta rolls are topped with tangy shredded beef, peppers, and provolone cheese -- and are ready in just 20 minutes.

Open-Face Italian Beef Sandwiches

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potatoes

For a satisfying weeknight supper, toss pasta with roasted sweet potatoes, cream cheese, and chili sauce.

Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potatoes

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Bake: 20 mins 450°F

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Pork Loin with Parsnips & Pears

Add a drizzle of Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and pear nectar over succulent pork and sauteed pears and parsnips.

Pork Loin with Parsnips and Pears

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Mustard-Crusted Steaks with Herb Butter

This hearty steak recipe calls for just five ingredients. Serve it alongside steamed carrots or sauteed zucchini and squash to make it a meal.

Mustard-Crusted Steaks with Herb Butter

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

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How to Cook a Steak -- Perfectly

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Maple-Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

Maple syrup, orange juice, bourbon, and chopped pecans put a fall spin on good-for-you salmon.

Maple-Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Makes: 4 servings

Stand: 30 mins

Parmesan-Crusted Turkey with Mashed Cauliflower

Turn a meat-and-potatoes meal into a poultry-and-cauliflower one. Sure, it will taste different, but mayo-and-Parmesan-crusted tenderloin and cheesy, buttery cauliflower are a delicious change of pace.

Parmesan-Crusted Turkey with Mashed Cauliflower

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Broccoli-Potato Soup with Greens

Indulge in a warm bowl of silky soup with under 400 calories in less than 30 minutes. This meal is full of potatoes and cheese -- you would never guess it's good for you!

Broccoli-Potato Soup with Greens

Makes: 4 servings

Cook: 8 mins

Turkey Reuben Loaf

Classic Reuben flavors, including caraway seeds and homemade Thousand Island dressing, give leftover turkey a delicious makeover.

Turkey Reuben Loaf

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Oven: 400°F

Citrus Salmon with Broccoli

Top these tender salmon fillets with a traditional flavor combination of lemon and fresh dill. Serve with garlicky broccoli for a wholesome meal.

Citrus Salmon with Broccoli

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 22 mins

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken & Noodles

For a cozy dinner, combine shredded rotisserie chicken with frozen peas, garlic, and milk, and then fold in egg noodles and Parmesan cheese. Cover with a crunchy bread-and-Parmesan topping, and bake until bubbly.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Noodles

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Oven: 450°F

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Sweet Potato Hash

Toss sauteed sweet potatoes with corn and black beans, then top with a chipotle sour cream sauce and avocado slices for a fresh and budget-friendly side dish.

Sweet Potato Hash

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Cajun Steak Sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries

These hearty ribeye steak sandwiches are smothered in a smoky-sweet sauce -- and they take just 25 minutes to make.

Cajun Steak Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Grilled Steaks with Cheddar Crisps

For a budget-friendly dinner, top crisp romaine lettuce with grilled steak, cheesy potatoes, and tangy raspberry vinaigrette.

Grilled Steak with Cheddar Crisps

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Greek-Style Pizza

Top flatbread with feta cheese, fresh spinach, roast beef, and potatoes, and then broil until warm and bubbly for a delicious dinner that's ready in just 25 minutes.

Greek-Style Pizza

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Beef Stew & Garlic Mash

Tender beef and vegetables top garlic mashed potatoes to create a comforting supper that's ideal for a chilly night.

Beef Stew and Garlic Mash

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Cowboy Steak Tacos

Soft tortillas are filled with steak, corn relish, cilantro, onion, and sweet pepper, and smothered in a spicy sauce.

Cowboy Steak Tacos

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

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Papaya & Coconut Chicken Salad

Coconut-crusted chicken tops fresh greens, papaya, and blueberries. A homemade vinaigrette adds a spicy-sweet kick.

Papaya and Coconut Chicken Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Bake: 12 mins 450°F

Ginger Shrimp & Rice

This Asian-inspired shrimp-and-rice dish is topped with an irresistible mango chutney and green onions.

Ginger Shrimp and Rice

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 15 mins

Savory Focaccia Pie

For a speedy and budget-friendly dinner, top focaccia with tomatoes, Italian sausage, baby spinach, and tangy feta cheese.

Savory Focaccia Pie

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 22 mins

Rice & Sweet Pepper Bowl

Here's a meatless meal the whole crowd will love. Jalapeno-seasoned Monterey Jack cheese spices things up.

Rice and Sweet Pepper Bowl

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Braised Greens & Grapes

A coating of pecans, wheat crackers, and nutmeg adds delicious flavor to this simple chicken dish.

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Braised Greens and Grapes

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 28 mins

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Rolls with Slaw

A tangy mixture of mayo, ketchup, and Cajun seasoning spices up these quick and easy mini sandwiches.

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Rolls

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Quick Green Chile & Chicken Enchiladas

Fresh, fast, and better than takeout, these enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, spicy green chiles, and zesty green salsa.

Quick Green Chili and Chicken Enchiladas

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 28 mins

Stir-Fry Shrimp with Cheesy Grits

Red pepper adds a touch of heat to this quick-fix shrimp stir-fry. Cheesy, creamy grits make a delicious side dish.

Stir-Fry Shrimp with Cheesy Grits

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Lemon Chicken with Olives & Ricotta

This Mediterranean-inspired lasagna shortcut is hard to resist. It's ready and on the table in just 30 minutes.

Lemon Chicken with Olives and Ricotta

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 27 mins

Pan-Fried Garlic Steak & Potatoes

Topped with fresh oregano and tomatoes from the garden, this 30-minute steak dinner is fast even for a last-minute get-together.

Pan-Fried Garlic Steak and Potatoes

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Curried Vegetable Soup

Bye-bye, boring vegetable soup. This spiffed-up variation takes just 20 minutes to make.

Curried Vegetable Soup

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Pork Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts

A spiced cream sauce adds a bit of pizzazz to this easy weeknight recipe. Brussels sprouts make a healthy side dish.

Pork Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 28 mins

Bacon, Egg, Spinach & Tuna Salad

This hearty main-dish salad is topped with a warm, easy-to-make honey-mustard dressing. Tuck leftovers in whole wheat pita bread for lunch.

Bacon, Egg, Spinach and Tuna Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Chili-Peanut Pork Chops with Carrot-Cucumber Salad

An irresistible weeknight favorite, this flavorful pork dish is ready in 20 minutes.

Chili-Peanut Pork Chops with Carrot-Cucumber Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Shrimp Fitters with Romaine

A punchy honey-lime dressing adds zing to this 30-minute shrimp dish.

Shrimp Fritters with Romaine

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Greek-Style Quesadillas

Filled with roasted chicken, feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, then drizzled with Greek vinaigrette, this traditional Mexican dish gets a delicious Greek twist.

Greek-Style Quesadillas

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 4 mins per batch

Heat: 300°F

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