Fast-Fix Weeknight Suppers
These fresh, healthier, never-boring meal ideas are hearty, warming, and quick.
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Ciabatta rolls are topped with tangy shredded beef, peppers, and provolone cheese -- and ready in just 20 minutes.
For a satisfying weeknight supper, toss pasta with roasted sweet potatoes, cream cheese, and chili sauce.
Drizzle a thick sauce of Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and pear nectar over succulent pork and sautéed pears and parsnips.
This hearty steak recipe calls for just five ingredients. Serve it alongside steamed carrots or sautéed zucchini and squash to make it a meal.
Maple syrup, orange juice, bourbon, and chopped pecans put a fall spin on good-for-you salmon.
Classic Reuben flavors, such as caraway and homemade Thousand Island dressing, give leftover turkey a delicious makeover.
Top these tender salmon fillets with a traditional flavor combination of lemon and fresh dill. Serve with garlicky green beans for a wholesome meal.
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 then bake until bubbly.
Toss sauteed sweet potatoes with corn and black beans, then top with a chipotle sour cream sauce and avocado for a fresh and budget-friendly side dish.
These hearty rib-eye steak sandwiches are smothered in a smoky-sweet sauce -- and they take just 25 minutes to make.
For a budget-friendly dinner, top crisp romaine lettuce with grilled steak, cheesy potatoes, and tangy raspberry vinaigrette.
Top flat bread 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.
Fill baked potatoes with steak, vegetables, stir-fry sauce, and peanuts for an easy Asian-inspired supper.
Tender beef and vegetables top garlic mashed potatoes to create a comforting supper that's ideal for a chilly night.
Soft tortillas are filled with steak smothered in a spicy sauce, corn relish, cilantro, onion, and sweet pepper.
Coconut-crusted chicken tops fresh greens, papaya, and blueberries. A homemade vinaigrette adds a spicy-sweet kick.
Suppertime staples, such as frozen hash browns, canned tomatoes, and frozen veggies, make this satisfying soup a cinch to prepare.
This Asian-inspired shrimp and rice dish is topped with an irresistible mango chutney and green onions.
For a speedy and budget-friendly dinner, top focaccia with tomatoes, Italian sausage, baby spinach, and tangy feta cheese.
Here's a meatless meal the whole crowd will love. Jalapeno pepper-seasoned Monterey Jack spices things up.
Layers of tangy beets, juicy sausage, sliced potatoes, and two kinds of cheese make a simple, sumptuous supper.
A tangy mixture of mayo, ketchup, and Cajun seasoning spices up to these quick and easy mini sandwiches.
Fresh, fast, and better than takeout, these enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, spicy green chiles, and zesty green salsa.
Red pepper adds a touch of heat to this quick-fix shrimp stir-fry. Cheesy, creamy grits make a delicious side dish.
This Mediterranean-inspired lasagna shortcut is hard to resist. It's ready and on the table in just 30 minutes.
Topped with fresh oregano and tomatoes from the garden, this 30-minute steak dinner is fast even for a last-minute get-together.
Bye-bye, boring vegetable soup. This spiffed-up variation takes just 20 minutes to make.
A spiced cream sauce adds a bit of pizzazz to this easy weeknight recipe. Brussels sprouts make a healthy side dish.
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.
Mango salsa and smoky Gouda cheese put a fresh spin on this Mexican-inspired favorite.
An irresistible weeknight favorite, this flavorful pork dish is ready in 20 minutes.
A punchy honey-lime dressing adds pizzazz to this 30-minute shrimp dish.
With fresh veggies and pantry staples such as pasta and dried rosemary, you can create this flavorful dinner in just 30 minutes.
With pantry-ready ingredients such as dried herbs and orzo, this one-dish dinner is ready in a flash. Proscuitto (or cooked ham) makes it a filling main dish.





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12/16/2010 12:00:39 PM Report AbuseHi, everyone! Thank you so much for your feedback. We are sorry this has been frustrating for some of you. We are working revise our slideshow template and are taking all your comments into consideration. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help in the meantime. --Catie Bielecki, Digital Assistant Food Editor, Better Homes and Gardens
12/16/2010 11:59:13 AM Report AbuseThe link for the sweet potato has recipe is http://www.bhg.com/recipe/vegetables/sweet-potato-hash/ It sounds right up our alley!
10/27/2010 12:46:31 PM Report AbuseOh, sorry. I see that Annie already posted the link to the Sweet Tater Hash! :)
10/5/2010 09:05:39 PM Report AbuseI agree! What a bunch of complainers and cry babies! The Sweet Potato Hash is at this link by the way! http://www.bhg.com/recipe/vegetables/sweet-potato-hash/
10/5/2010 09:03:13 PM Report AbuseFor those that were disappointed without the link working for the hash, I did some digging around and found it in the recipes section under "hash". http://www.bhg.com/recipe/vegetables/sweet-potato-hash/
9/8/2010 08:42:48 AM Report AbuseMaybe I should just come to your house and cook it for you too? C'mon !
8/19/2010 08:51:21 AM Report AbuseLove your site and recipes. I love the pictures. I have never had any problems with your site. Thanks!
7/28/2010 12:33:48 AM Report AbuseJenwaters917: You're right, its rather frustrating. I did a search for the recipe though, because it looks very nice! Here's the proper link. http://www.bhg.com/recipe/vegetables/sweet-potato-hash/
7/27/2010 09:51:51 AM Report AbuseI agree also, and would be nice to add a gluten-free section.
3/10/2010 12:10:51 PM Report AbuseIf you go to the search line at the top of the page and type in beer and cheese soup, it comes right up. Took me a while to figure that out but it worked for me.
10/31/2009 09:14:07 AM Report Abuse