Best Weeknight Dinner Ideas

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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!

Easy weeknight Dinner Ideas.


 

Weeknight Dinner Ideas – Soups and Stews

Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

4.93 from 14 votes

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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avgolemono soup.

Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style

Chicken stew Turkish style
5 from 10 votes

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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Turkish style chicken stew.

Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

5 from 6 votes

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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Instant pot chicken soup.

Vegan Eggplant Chickpea Stew

Vegan eggplant chickpea stew.
5 from 2 votes

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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Vegan eggplant chickpea stew.

Sausage Gnocchi Soup

5 from 12 votes

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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Sausage gnocchi soup.

Lamb Stew Recipe

4.73 from 18 votes

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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lamb stew.

Weeknight Dinners – Rice And Pasta Recipes

Persian Style Shrimp and Rice (Meygoo Polo)

4.71 from 34 votes

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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Persian shrimp and rice.

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Cherry tomato pasta on a white plate.
5 from 6 votes

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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Cherry tomato pasta on a white plate.

Mujadara Lebanese Lentil Rice

mujadara on a plate Lebanese lentil rice with some yogurt.
4.79 from 64 votes

Mujadara Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions

Mujadara is a delightful fusion of simple ingredients and bold flavors. This Lebanese lentils and rice recipe calls for only a few ingredients and is very easy to make.
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Mujadara Lebanese lentil rice.

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Pesto pasta recipe
5 from 5 votes

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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A pan of pesto pasta.

Persian Style Tomato Rice (Dami Gojeh)

Persian tomato rice dami gojeh farangi.
4.72 from 46 votes

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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Persian tomato rice dami gojeh farangi.

Weeknight Dinner Recipes – Chicken, Beef and Seafood

Persian Sausage and Potato Skillet – Sosis Bandari

5 from 10 votes

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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Persian sausage and potatoes.

Chicken Kofta

chicken kofta recipe
5 from 9 votes

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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chicken kofta recipe

Persian Stuffed Potato Patties

4.84 from 12 votes

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 stuffed potato patties.

Persian Meat Patties- Kotlet

4.75 from 55 votes

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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Persian met patties kotlet.

Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)

4.93 from 14 votes

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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Doner kebab recipe.

Turkish Baked Cod Recipe

4.78 from 18 votes

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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Turkish baked cod.

Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe

5 from 7 votes

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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Greek chicken recipe.

Quick Caprese Chicken

5 from 6 votes

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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caprese chicken recipe.

Easy Chicken Gyro Recipe

chicken gyro in a pan.
4.65 from 17 votes

Greek Chicken Gyro Recipe

This Greek 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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Chicken gyro recipe.

Kofta Kebab Recipe

4.95 from 17 votes

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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Kofta kebab recipe.

Easy Italian Beef Meatballs

5 from 16 votes

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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Italian meatballs.

Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe

4.95 from 40 votes

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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Grilled zaatar chicken.

Italian Skillet Chicken Recipe

4.89 from 26 votes

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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Italian chicken skillet.

Turkish Style Ground Beef Stew

ground beef stew Turkish style served with rice.
4.67 from 15 votes

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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ground beef stew Turkish style served with rice.

Arayes Lebanese Stuffed Pita

Arayes Lebanese stuffed pita.
5 from 20 votes

Arayes Recipe

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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Arayes Lebanese stuffed pita.

Greek Marinated Chicken

close up shot of Greek chicken marinade.
5 from 6 votes

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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Cooked marinated chicken on a black serving board.

Mediterranean Garlic Chicken Recipe

5 from 6 votes

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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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!

Shish Tawook Recipe

4.83 from 41 votes

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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Shish tawook.

Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe

4.66 from 23 votes

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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Greek chicken and potatoes.

Baked Mahi Mahi, Greek Style

4.94 from 63 votes

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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When the fish is ready, it flakes easily.

Oven Baked Salmon with Olives and Capers

4.76 from 25 votes

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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Oven baked salmon.

Salmon Croquettes

5 from 23 votes

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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salmon croquettes.

Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe

4.86 from 67 votes

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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Dijon salmon.

Parmesan Crusted Baked Cod

4.55 from 81 votes

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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parmesan baked cod.

Garlic Lemon Shrimp

garlic lemon shrimp
5 from 2 votes

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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garlic lemon shrimp

Mediterranean Style Shrimp Recipe

4.58 from 26 votes

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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Mediterranean shrimp.

Balsamic Chicken Recipe

balsamic chicken
4.96 from 25 votes

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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balsamic chicken

Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

4.79 from 52 votes

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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Pan seared salmon.

Garlic Lemon Tilapia Recipe

4.91 from 10 votes

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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Garlic lemon tilapia.

Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style

4.70 from 60 votes

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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Best salmon marinade.

Vegetarian Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

kuku sabzi.
5 from 20 votes

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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kuku sabzi.

Spanish Tortilla Recipe

4.95 from 50 votes

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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Spanish tortilla

Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver

Overhead shot of mucver Turkish zucchini Fritters.
5 from 13 votes

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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Overhead shot of mucver Turkish zucchini Fritters.

Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)

4.93 from 63 votes

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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Persian eggplant dip.

Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta

5 from 14 votes

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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Creamy spinach pesto pasta.

Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)

4.82 from 118 votes

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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Turkish red lentil soup

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

lemon ricotta pasta
5 from 8 votes

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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lemon ricotta pasta

Cauliflower Fritter

cauliflower fritters.
5 from 16 votes

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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cauliflower fritters.

Turkish Zucchini Stew

5 from 11 votes

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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Turkish zucchini stew.

Easy Flatbread Pizza

Flatbread pizza.
5 from 6 votes

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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Flatbread pizza.

Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

5 from 9 votes

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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Moroccan chickpea stew.

Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup

4.67 from 205 votes

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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