29 weekend-ready recipes from brunch to dinner
Weekends are for cooking without checking the clock. This collection of 29 recipes covers everything from laid-back brunches to dinners that feel a little special. Pick one, or plan a whole weekend around them.
Lemon Chicken Orzo
This creamy lemon chicken orzo is pure comfort food and only uses one pot, so cleanup stays minimal. It’s ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight without the extra effort. Get the recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo
Challah French Toast
Let’s talk weekend breakfast goals: thick slices of challah French toast, golden and crisp from the skillet. Top with maple syrup and fresh berries for a breakfast that feels extra special. Get the recipe: Challah French Toast
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
This no-bake chocolate oat bars recipe uses wholesome oats and is delicious and easy to make. Whip up a batch today. Perfect for a quick treat that satisfies your sweet tooth! Get the recipe: No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
Easy Canned Tuna Lemon Pasta
This canned tuna lemon pasta is quick, comforting, and made with pantry staples you probably already have. It’s the kind of easy meal that comes together when the fridge is looking a little bare. Get the recipe: Easy Canned Tuna Lemon Pasta
Baked Maple Dijon Chicken Breasts
These baked maple Dijon chicken breasts have a deliciously sweet and tangy flavour. The maple syrup adds balance, while the Dijon mustard gives it a kick that makes the chicken really tasty. Get the recipe: Maple Dijon Chicken
Spicy Dipping Sauce
This delicious spicy dipping sauce is the perfect balance of creamy and spicy, made with simple ingredients. With just a few easy steps, you’ll have a versatile condiment with appetizers, meats, veggies, and especially onion rings. Get the recipe: Spicy Dipping Sauce Recipe
Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
These almond flour blueberry muffins are absolutely irresistible! Moist, fluffy, and naturally sweet, they’re perfect for quick breakfasts or a healthier midday snack. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
This creamy chicken pasta tosses fresh spinach and tomatoes in a rich, comforting sauce and bakes it to perfection. Using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream keeps it lighter without skimping on flavor. Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Need a quick and healthy breakfast? This creamy blueberry oatmeal smoothie comes together in under five minutes and works with fresh or frozen berries and a boost of protein. Get the recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Zucchini Tuna Melts
These zucchini tuna melts are packed with protein, offering a delicious keto meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. It is an easy and cheesy low-carb spin on the classic. Get the recipe: Zucchini Tuna Melts
Pecan Butter Recipe
This easy pecan butter recipe turns toasted pecans into a smooth, rich, and nutty spread. It’s perfect on toast, on pancakes, or for dipping apple slices. Get the recipe: Pecan Butter Recipe
Greek Yogurt Pancakes
These Greek yogurt pancakes are soft, fluffy, and packed with protein to keep you going. Perfect for weekends when you want something delicious and feel-good on your plate. Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Pesto Sausage Gnocchi Bake
This pesto sausage gnocchi bake combines fresh spinach, a white wine cream sauce, and a cheesy topping for an effortless crowd-pleaser. It’s fancy enough for guests but easy enough to make anytime. Get the Recipe: Pesto Sausage Gnocchi Bake
Paprika Chicken Meatballs
These paprika chicken meatballs are swimming in a rich, creamy sauce with warm, savory vibes. There’s plenty of sauce for smothering every bite, which is honestly the best part. Get the Recipe: Paprika Chicken Meatballs
Peanut Date Bark
This peanut date bark is all over TikTok right now, and it’s easy to see why! With the perfect mix of sweet and salty, it’s quickly becoming a fave peanut butter recipe that you’ll want to make over and over. Get the recipe: Peanut Date Bark
Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
This chicken cauliflower casserole is packed with tender chicken, cauliflower, broccoli, and a creamy sauce. It’s like a throwback to the good old casseroles, but with a healthier twist. It’s filling and cozy, just how we like it. Get the recipe: Cauliflower Cheese and Chicken Bake
Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Bowls
Quick, bright, and totally tasty, these shrimp and broccoli bowls hit all the right notes. Simple ingredients, big impact. Get the recipe: Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Bowls
30-Minute Taco Salad
This healthy 30-minute ground beef taco salad is quick to make and easy to customize to suit everyone in the family. Perfect for those picky eaters – they can pick all their favourite toppings. Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Taco Salad
Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
This easy Instant Pot salsa chicken and brown rice bowl is basically meal prep magic. It’s gluten-free, high in fiber and protein, and your whole crew will actually eat it. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
Honey Garlic Salmon
This honey garlic salmon is quick, simple, and made with ingredients you probably already have. The sauce is irresistible, and everyone at the table will actually fight over seconds. Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Salmon
German Pancakes
German pancakes are airy, puffed-up wonders that go by all sorts of fun names like Dutch baby or hootenanny. No matter what you call them, they’re easy to make and always delicious. Get the recipe: German Pancakes
Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole
This everything bagel chicken casserole is creamy, cozy, and full of that savory sesame seasoning everyone’s obsessed with. It comes together fast with cooked or rotisserie chicken and makes an easy dinner the whole fam can get behind. Get the recipe: Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole
Carrot Cake Pancakes
Carrot cake pancakes are lightly spiced and topped with cream cheese frosting and toasted nuts. They come together in under 15 minutes and make a fun, indulgent breakfast. Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Pancakes
Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
Easy dinner recipe! Sheet pan cashew chicken comes together in 30 minutes and works perfectly for quick meals or make-ahead prep. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
Light and Crispy Yeast Waffles
Yeast waffles are crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. They’re easy to make and always hit the spot. Get the recipe: Yeast Waffles
Tiramisu Brownies
Tiramisu brownies are fudgy, rich, and topped with creamy mascarpone and a dusting of cocoa. They’re the ultimate mashup of classic tiramisu and chocolate brownies. Get the recipe: Tiramisu Brownies
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Hearty sausage breakfast casserole that’s full of flavor and easy to customize. You can make it ahead overnight or switch up the ingredients for a new twist. Get the recipe: Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Easy Stromboli Recipe
This easy stromboli layers meat and cheese on pizza dough for a simple, totally satisfying dinner. Great for pizza night, parties, or game day snacking. Get the recipe: Easy Stromboli Recipe
Dutch Oven Pork Roast
This cozy Dutch oven pork roast comes together with super simple prep and a pantry-friendly seasoning rub. It turns out fall-apart tender, juicy, and the kind of meal that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing. Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Pork Roast