Each Monday, our team of expert editors presents Simply (Weeknight) Recipes, a curated collection of five quick and effortless dinner recipes to inspire your meals for the upcoming week.
Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling to New York City to partake in the celebration of a dear friend’s birthday. During my visit, we enjoyed a delightful lunch at Via Carota and indulged in the most exquisite desserts at Lysee. What a delightful experience!
As a mom responsible for packing school lunches for my three energetic boys, I was intrigued to witness their special lunch choices in my absence. They opted for classic favorites like chocolate chip cookies, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and other beige-colored delights. It appears that when the cat’s away, the mice will play!
To ensure my family received proper nourishment in my absence, I prepared a few dinner options that my husband could easily reheat amidst shuttling the boys to their various activities such as soccer, baseball, debate club, and track meets. The chicken divan and hamburger helper dishes were among the quick and satisfying meals that earned rave reviews, with my husband informing me that the boys devoured them as if they had not eaten all day.
Here, we present five handpicked dinner recipes for you to try this week, complete with insights from our talented contributors:
**1. Skillet Chicken Divan**
By Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Discover the versatility of this recipe by incorporating your preferred ingredients. Whether using crushed buttery crackers instead of panko, leftover or rotisserie chicken, or a variety of cheeses such as mozzarella or fontina, the possibilities are endless!
**2. Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry**
By Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu
Not in possession of fresh or seasonal tomatoes? Not to worry! Plum tomatoes offer the perfect balance of texture and flavor, ensuring a delightful stir-fry experience year-round.
**3. 30-Minute Tortellini Soup**
By Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
Enhance your soup with a protein boost by adding chickpeas, incorporate leafy greens like baby kale or spinach, or elevate the flavor profile by introducing tomato paste and a splash of heavy cream for a comforting tomato-based soup.
**4. Homemade Hamburger Helper**
By Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower
Elevate the nutritional value of your dish by incorporating additional vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach, or peas at various stages of the cooking process.
**5. Sheet Pan Salmon with Broccolini**
By Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond
Opt for frozen wild-caught salmon fillets for a quick and budget-friendly dinner option. Remember, thicker fillets require longer cooking times, and farm-raised salmon may also necessitate adjusted cooking durations.
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