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5+ Easy Weeknight Recipes to Make on Repeat
Updated on March 3, 2026
Whether you’re meal planning for the week or need a quick and easy recipe after a busy day, these foolproof meals deliver every time. Dinner ideas like a creamy make-ahead mac and cheese, sheet pan chicken and breadcrumb-topped salmon never get boring. Browse the recipes, add the ingredients to your grocery list and get cooking — you may already have most of what you need at home!
Terroni’s Spaghetti al Limone
In just four steps you’ll be able to make this iconic recipe straight from the Terroni kitchen. Founder Cosimo Mammoliti says the hit of acid from the Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon and capers makes the dish surprisingly light.
Recipe: Terroni’s Spaghetti al Limone
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
There’s nothing better than a sheet pan meal after a busy day. Chicken thighs, zesty brussels sprouts, red onion and oregano leaves bake in the oven to create a nourishing and bright bite.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
Overnight Mac & Cheese
This Ina Garten recipe will be your new go-to prep-ahead dish. Just cook and drain the pasta, and stir it into the cheesy cream mixture to refrigerate overnight. Breadcrumbs bake on top for a crisp finish.
Recipe: Overnight Mac & Cheese
Lemony Spaghetti Squash with Burrata and Herbs
If you’ve never tried spaghetti squash, this is your sign. Christine Flynn shares her squash recipe paired with burrata, lemon and herbs. Simply roast the squash, and then let it hang out while you get the other ingredients ready.
Recipe: Lemony Spaghetti Squash with Burrata and Herbs
Spicy Tofu Nuggets and Tahini Ranch
Buffalo-style hot sauce coats these tofu nuggets with bold flavour, and the cooling tahini ranch sauce balances it all out. Leftovers? You can store the tofu in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Recipe: Spicy Tofu Nuggets and Tahini Ranch
Baked Salmon with Gremolata Crust
A dish impressive enough for a dinner party, but easily doable on a weeknight, this baked salmon is topped with chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, garlic and citrus zest. When baked for just 15 to 20 minutes, the salmon becomes flaky and fragrant.
Recipe: Baked Salmon with Gremolata Crust