Chickpeas simmer in a warmly spiced tomato sauce before a handful of spinach wilts into the pot. This pantry-friendly curry is filling without a long cooking time. Serve it with rice or flatbread for soaking up the sauce.
Main Dishes
Chicken, beef, pork, seafood, casseroles, tacos and other satisfying main meals.
Crunchy oven-baked fish strips meet cool cabbage and a lime yogurt sauce in these easy tacos. Toasting the crumbs first helps the coating turn golden without deep-frying. Assemble just before eating to keep the contrast of textures.
Garlic, butter and lemon coat tender shrimp and spaghetti in this quick pasta supper. A splash of starchy pasta water helps the sauce cling without cream. Keep the shrimp cooking time short so they stay juicy.
Lemon butter keeps these salmon fillets moist and gives the pan juices a bright flavor. This simple oven dinner needs only a short ingredient list. Add steamed vegetables and rice for an easy complete meal.
Jumbo pasta shells make neat little pockets for a spinach and ricotta filling. Tomato sauce underneath keeps the pasta tender, while mozzarella melts over the top. A few spare shells are helpful in case any tear during boiling.
This meatless baked ziti layers pasta with tomato sauce, creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella. Slightly undercooking the pasta keeps it from becoming soft in the oven. Serve generous scoops with a crisp green salad.
A rich beef and vegetable filling sits beneath fluffy mashed potatoes in this family-style cottage pie. Rough up the topping with a fork for little golden edges. It is a useful make-ahead dinner for a busy evening.
Thin slices of beef, bright broccoli and a glossy garlic sauce make this a practical skillet dinner. Have everything chopped before heating the pan; the cooking moves quickly. Spoon it over rice to catch the savory sauce.
Small beef meatballs and a smooth cream gravy make a comforting dinner with mashed potatoes. A little allspice gives this home version its Swedish-style flavor. Mix gently so the meatballs stay tender.
Tender strips of beef and mushrooms sit in a tangy sour cream sauce in this stovetop classic. The beef needs a quick sear rather than a long simmer. Egg noodles catch the sauce and make the skillet into a complete dinner.
