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Weeknight Dinner Ideas – Soups and Stews
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
This avgolemono soup recipe is comforting with bright flavors. Made with the classic egg lemon sauce, avgolemono, this Greek lemon chicken soup is so satisfying. Follow along for all my tips and instructions to make this authentic Greek chicken soup.
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Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style
Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style
This chicken stew recipe is hearty and easy to prepare. Made with tender chicken pieces and vegetables, this is a great way to infuse some Turkish flavor into your weeknight dinner routine!
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe
This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.
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Vegan Eggplant Chickpea Stew Recipe
This recipe for eggplant chickpea stew is surprisingly easy and stress-free. It's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free – perfect for picky eaters!
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Sausage Gnocchi Soup
Sausage gnocchi soup is easy and ready in 30 minutes. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's hearty and simple.
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Lamb Stew Recipe
This easy lamb stew recipe is filled with healthy and tasty ingredients. It's a one pot stew that's packed with vegetables, lamb and spices.
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Weeknight Dinners – Rice And Pasta Recipes
Persian Style Shrimp and Rice (Meygoo Polo)
Persian Style Shrimp and Rice (Meygoo Polo)
Try the classic combination of shrimp and rice with a Persian twist. This dish is packed with delicious and warm Middle Eastern spices! Master this recipe by watching our video and step-by-step tutorial.
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Cherry Tomato Pasta
This cherry tomato pasta recipe takes 20 minutes from start to finish. With the addition of tomato paste and shallots, this pasta is absolutely delicious!
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Mujadara Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
Mujadara is a simple Lebanese lentil and rice dish with crispy onions that's packed with flavor. This lentils and rice recipe calls for only a few ingredients and is very easy to make.
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Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe
Ready in 20 minutes, this creamy basil pesto pasta recipe is perfect for any occasion. You only need a few ingredients to make this easy pasta recipe.
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Persian Style Tomato Rice (Dami Gojeh)
Persian One Pot Tomato Rice – Dami Gojeh Farangi
Persian tomato rice is an easy vegetarian dish full of amazing flavors. This one pot rice recipe uses very few ingredients and can be prepared in no time!
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Weeknight Dinner Recipes – Chicken, Beef and Seafood
Persian Sausage and Potato Skillet – Sosis Bandari
Persian Sausage and Potato Skillet – Sosis Bandari
A Persian fast food favorite, this Persian sausage and potato skillet is quick to make and requires a handful of ingredients. We love to have it with Iranian bread but it would go great with a baguette, too!
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Best Chicken Kofta Recipe
Easy juicy chicken kofta made with chicken breast, herbs and spices. It's perfect for dinner with various sides such as green salad or rice.
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Persian Stuffed Potato Patties
Persian Stuffed Potato Patties
These stuffed potato patties are the perfect weeknight dinner. Creamy mashed potatoes are stuffed with a tasty beef filling and seared to perfection.
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Persian Meat Patties- Kotlet
Persian meat patties aka Kotlet are tasty patties that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are easy to make and so delicious to eat!
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Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)
Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)
Ready to try the best doner kebab recipe? This homemade Turkish döner kebab is juicy and packed with so much flavor. With one simple technique, you can make this classic Turkish street food at home with just a few ingredients!
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Turkish Baked Cod Recipe
This Turkish-style baked cod recipe is a keeper. Tender cod pieces are cooked in a delicious pepper and tomato sauce.
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Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe
Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe
This baked Greek chicken recipe is a weeknight favorite. Marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic, this chicken is flavorful in every bite.
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Quick Caprese Chicken Recipe
Easy caprese chicken recipe that's ready in only 30 minutes. Made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto, this is a delicious easy weeknight dinner. Learn how to make this easy chicken recipe at home with our video and step-by-step tutorial.
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Easy Chicken Gyro Recipe
This chicken gyro recipe is easy and exceptionally delicious. The marinade makes the chicken extra flavorful and juicy. Stuff it into a pita with fresh veggies and homemade tzatziki for a fabulous Greek deliciousness!
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Kofta Kebab Recipe (Video Tutorial)
Kofta kebab is a classic Middle Eastern ground beef recipe that's packed with flavor. Learn how to make kofta kebab with my step by step tutorial and video.
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Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.
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Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe
Grilled zaatar chicken is juicy and delicious. The key to this recipe is a simple marinade of zaatar and citrus.
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Italian Skillet Chicken Recipe
Italian Skillet Chicken Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, this Italian chicken skillet recipe is a great option for a healthy and comforting dinner. This is a simple skillet chicken recipe that calls for real ingredients and is seasoned with bright spices and lemon.
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Turkish Style Ground Beef Stew
Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style
This Turkish style ground beef stew is hearty and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with vegetables and spices, this stew can be served on its own or with some rice.
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Arayes Lebanese Stuffed Pita
Arayes are Lebanese meat stuffed pitas that are so easy to make. This classic Middle Eastern street food is ready in 20 minutes, ideal for a weeknight dinner. Follow along to learn how to make delicious beef arayes at home with just a few ingredients!
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Best Greek Chicken Marinade
Congratulations – you just found your new favorite chicken marinade! Greek yogurt is the key to a marinade that makes every bite tender and juicy. Notes of lemon and herbs make this a truly outstanding marinade.
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Mediterranean Garlic Chicken Recipe
Mediterranean Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Mediterranean style garlic chicken recipe is a keeper. Juicy chicken flavored with garlic and Mediterranean herbs is absolutely delicious.
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Shish Tawook Recipe
Shish Tawook is a Lebanese chicken dish that’s simple yet so delicious. Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic makes one delicious meal for the family.
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Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe
Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe
This Greek chicken and potatoes is the perfect dinner. Made in one pan with lots of garlic and lemon, every bit of this baked chicken and potatoes is juicy and packed with flavor.
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Baked Mahi Mahi, Greek Style!
This mahi mahi recipe is ready in 30 minutes. Tender and flaky fish baked with bright Mediterranean flavors makes the perfect dinner.
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Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers
Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers
The best ever oven baked salmon is here! Flaky and moist Alaska salmon with olives and capers on a bed of vegetables is the best weeknight dinner!
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Salmon Croquette Recipe Mediterranean Style
Salmon croquettes may sound fancy but they're so easy to make. This salmon croquettes recipe is an easy way to use up leftover salmon and make it into a delicious appetizer or light dinner.
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Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
An easy salmon recipe with so much flavor, this dijon salmon recipe is a family favorite. This baked salmon is juicy, tender and very easy to make.
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Easy Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe
Parmesan crusted baked cod recipe is easy and ready in 30 minutes. Tender cod fillets are coated with parmesan and baked to perfection. You can serve this dish with appetizing side dishes such as brown rice or a simple salad.
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Best Garlic Lemon Shrimp Recipe
An easy lemon shrimp recipe that's packed with so much flavor. It's made in one pan and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish.
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Mediterranean Style Shrimp Recipe
Sauteed Shrimp Mediterranean Style
This easy Mediterranean style sauteed shrimp recipe is packed with fresh flavors. The aromatic blend of spices will make you feel like you’re dining in Spain or Greece without leaving your house.
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Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
An easy balsamic chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The balsamic marinade doubles as the sauce and makes the chicken extra juicy and delicious.
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Pan Seared Salmon Recipe
Everything you need to know about pan seared salmon. From what salmon to get to a fool proof how-to. Watch the step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to make the best pan seared salmon that's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
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Garlic Lemon Tilapia Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, this garlic lemon tilapia recipe makes the perfect dinner. This is one of the best tilapia recipes out there and it's so easy to make!
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Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style
Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style
This salmon marinade features bright flavors and doesn't require a long list of ingredients. You can use this marinade for baked or grilled salmon.
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Vegetarian Weeknight Dinner Ideas
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku sabzi is a classic Persian herb frittata that's easy and delicious. This dish is made with lots of herbs, making it the perfect addition to your rotation.
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Spanish Tortilla Recipe
This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla espanola, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You're only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes!
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Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver
Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver
Mucver or zucchini fritters is a classic Turkish dish that's ready in 30 minutes. This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and herbs and it's very simple to make.
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Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!
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Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta
This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.
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Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)
Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)
Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes and is so easy to make. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe
Creamy lemon ricotta pasta is a delicious and easy dish ready in 20 minutes. Fresh lemon and rich ricotta make this pasta extra special.
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Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, these cauliflower fritters are packed with Mediterranean spices and herbs. Serve with some salad and bread for a complete lunch or dinner.
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Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe
This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, flatbread pizza is such an easy option for lunch or dinner. With so many options for toppings, this recipe will please the whole family!
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Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s easy and ready in no time!
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Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these ahead of time?
You can make most of these recipes in advance and reheat when ready to serve. I recommend checking out each recipe for complete instructions.
How long do these dishes keep?
You can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them for 2 to 4 days depending on the dish.
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Best Weeknight Dinner Ideas
Looking for delicious weeknight dinner recipes? Check out our collection of hassle-free weeknight dinner ideas. From savory one-pot wonders to 30-minute delights, we've got you covered!
Ingredients
- Check out each recipe for complete list of ingredients
Instructions
- Check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
- You can make most of these dishes ahead of time and reheating in the oven or in a pan right before serving.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2 to 4 days depending on the dish.
- You can make many of these recipes vegetarian by either leaving the meat out or use an alternative such as legumes, tofu, etc. More details are added to each recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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