39 recipes to shake up your weekly menu

Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

Baked BBQ chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight main course. These BBQ thighs come out full of flavor every time, and they are ready in under an hour. Get the recipe: Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

Easy Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip

This crab spinach artichoke dip is super cheesy and creamy. Ready in only about 35 minutes, it is perfect for holiday parties or game day. Get the recipe: Easy Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip

Cantaloupe Smoothie

An easy sweet recipe for summer, this cantaloupe smoothie needs only five ingredients. Hemp hearts and Greek yogurt add a little protein and energy boost. Get the recipe: Cantaloupe Smoothie

Crock Pot Cabbage and Ham

This easy Crockpot cabbage and ham recipe takes simple ingredients and turns them into a great meal that freezes so well. Chunks of ham and cabbage are slowly cooked in a tasty broth with a dash of apple cider vinegar. Get the recipe: Crock Pot Cabbage and Ham

Vegan Chocolate Ganache

This vegan ganache is made with just 3 healthier ingredients: dark chocolate, coconut milk, and vanilla. The rich and creamy texture is identical to standard ganache. Get the recipe: Vegan Chocolate Ganache

Spicy Tomato Gnocchi with Bacon

This one pan spicy tomato gnocchi dish has a rich and creamy tomato sauce with a spicy kick. Crispy bacon, Italian herbs, and fresh basil give it tons of flavor. Get the recipe: Spicy Tomato Gnocchi with Bacon

Garlic Butter Broccolini

This garlic butter broccolini recipe is a super simple side dish. The easy sauce is light and lovely, and highlights the freshness of the broccolini. Serve with almost anything. Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Broccolini

How To Make Refreshing Watermelon Juice

This drink turns juicy, ripe watermelon into a refreshing juice and can be blended with fresh mint leaves and a squeeze of lime. It’s a more wholesome take on store-bought juice without any added sugar or artificial anything. Get the recipe: How To Make Refreshing Watermelon Juice

Big Mac Wraps

These Big Mac Wraps feature that tangy special sauce, seasoned ground beef, and shredded lettuce, all folded into a tortilla. It is a burger in a wrap and is ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. Get the recipe: Big Mac Wraps

Ham and Potato Casserole

This ham and potato casserole is so creamy and cheesy. It’s a versatile recipe that can be served for breakfast, a weekend brunch, or dinner. Get the recipe: Ham and Potato Casserole

Honey Vanilla Cottage Cheese Pancakes

If you’ve never added cottage cheese to your pancake batter, you’re in for a surprise. These honey vanilla cottage cheese pancakes are soft in the center with golden edges. The cottage cheese melts into the batter, giving each bite a creamy, custardy texture. Get the recipe: Honey Vanilla Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Air fryer chicken breast turns out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This recipe delivers perfectly cooked chicken because the circulating heat cooks it quickly and keeps it from drying out. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Shake

This creamy and protein powder free protein shake is loaded with seed-based protein from chia, flax, and hemp. Featuring nut butter and frozen bananas, this dark chocolate smoothie has over 20 grams of protein. Get the recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Shake

Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Berries

Whipped ricotta crostini with berries and honey is the perfect appetizer. Light, creamy, and sweet with the crunch of the crostini, this dish can be served for brunch, parties, and potlucks. Get the recipe: Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Berries

Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe

This crunchy Mexican Caesar salad has crisp romaine, charred corn, tangy cotija, and crunchy tortilla strips drizzled with a Caesar-style chipotle dressing. It’s a mash-up you must try. Get the recipe: Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe

Breakfast Banana Split

This easy banana split yogurt is a healthy version of a classic dessert, but made for breakfast. Ready in just minutes, it features fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, granola, and a drizzle of maple syrup and chocolate chips. It’s a good source of protein, healthy fats, and flavor. Get the recipe: Breakfast Banana Split

Quick And Creamy Gochujang Pasta

This simple, creamy, and spicy Gochujang pasta features red Korean chili paste that melts with heavy cream and Parmesan to create a flavorful sauce. It sounds fancy but is ready in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Quick And Creamy Gochujang Pasta

Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy cookies are chewy, chunky, loaded cookies with rolled oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut for the perfect crunch. This recipe gives you gooey centers, crisp edges, and thick, bakery-style cookies. Get the recipe: Cowboy Cookies

Blueberry Coffee Cake

With sour cream, a layer of blueberries, and crumb topping, this blueberry coffee cake is always a favorite. Perfect for brunches, potlucks, and weekend baking. Get the recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake

Homemade Cream Cheese

Making homemade cream cheese is way easier than you imagine. Ditch any additives and thickeners and make your own at home with this simple 3-ingredient recipe. Get the recipe: Homemade Cream Cheese

Grilled Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

This grilled zucchini gets charred on a grill and finished with a tahini-yogurt sauce with za’atar, toasted pistachios, and fresh mint. It is ready in 25 minutes and works indoors year-round. Get the recipe: Grilled Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Frozen Sugar Cookie Dough

This frozen sugar cookie dough is ideal for when you just want a cookie or two instead of making (and eating) an entire batch. This idea is so simple to make and features wholesome ingredients and less refined sugar for a healthier but still yummy option. Get the recipe: Frozen Sugar Cookie Dough

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Looking for a quick and tasty dinner recipe? This chicken and broccoli Alfredo pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s done in just 30 minutes, and always a family favorite. Get the recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Taco Hotdish

This Taco Tater Tot Hotdish is built for real-life dinner with a crisp potato topping. It has a salsa-based filling that’s rich and flavorful, and it only needs one pan and ingredients you likely already have on hand. Get the recipe: Taco Hotdish

Creamy Salmon Pesto Pasta

This creamy salmon pesto pasta is a restaurant-style dinner that is ready in 30 minutes. The sauce is simple with jarred or homemade pesto, cream, and Parmesan, and comes together while the pasta cooks. Get the recipe: Creamy Salmon Pesto Pasta

Beef Tataki

Lightly seared and served cold, this Beef Tataki is perfect for sharing. The quick marinade infuses the slices of beef with deep umami flavor. A great dish to serve as an appetizer or a light main course for busy weeknights. Get the recipe: Beef Tataki

Honey Orange Glazed Carrots

These yummy honey orange glazed carrots can be made in only 20 minutes, thanks to the magic of the microwave. The carrots are then finished on the stove, with an easy glaze made from honey, butter, and a splash of orange juice. Get the recipe: Honey Orange Glazed Carrots

Biscoff Truffles

These easy Biscoff truffles can be made with only four ingredients. They feature that delicious Biscoff cookie butter flavor and are a yummy no-bake homemade treat. Get the recipe: Biscoff Truffles

Raspberry Oatmeal

This raspberry oatmeal is chock-full of fiber and protein. Raspberries are stirred into the oats, and also made into a honey-sweetened topping for the oatmeal. You can make this easy breakfast recipe with both fresh or frozen raspberries. Get the recipe: Raspberry Oatmeal

Creamy Tahini Pasta

This creamy tahini pasta recipe is so easy to make and is ready in only about 25 minutes. The secret to this great weeknight dinner option is the creamy Greek yogurt sauce. Get the recipe: Creamy Tahini Pasta

Lentil Turkey Soup

Lentil turkey soup is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients and is ready in under an hour. It also freezes and reheats well, making this a great option for meal prep and busy weeknights. Get the recipe: Lentil Turkey Soup

Orange Poppy Seed Muffins

These soft homemade muffins are bursting with orange flavor, and they bake up with those picture-perfect tall tops. They make a delicious addition to any breakfast or brunch table, or tuck them into a lunchbox. Get the recipe: Orange Poppy Seed Muffins

Carne Asada Street Tacos

Skip the taco shop and bring these Carne Asada street tacos right to your kitchen. Soft corn tortilla filled with marinated beef, topped with fresh onions, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco. They are pure taco perfection in every bite. Get the recipe: Carne Asada Street Tacos

Frozen Chicken Wings in an Air Fryer

If you’ve been wondering how to cook frozen chicken wings in an air fryer, this is the way. Air-fried chicken wings are healthier than deep-fried and are perfect for family game night, a backyard party, or even for the big game. Get the recipe: Frozen Chicken Wings in an Air Fryer

Baked Ravioli Casserole

This easy baked ravioli casserole recipe is like a lasagna but with half the work. It uses ground beef, jarred tomato sauce, and store-bought ravioli. It is a hearty, cheesy dish that the whole family will love on any weeknight. Get the recipe: Baked Ravioli Casserole

Cranberry Lemon Chicken Salad

This cranberry lemon chicken salad has a sweet and tangy twist. Shredded chicken breast and dried cranberries are tossed in a mayo dressing flavored with lemon. If you are using rotisserie chicken, you can make this delicious salad in only 10 minutes. Get the recipe: Cranberry Lemon Chicken Salad

Whole Grain Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wholesome chocolate chip cookies that are made with whole grain spelt flour. They are naturally sweet and chewy cookies and an easy one-bowl recipe. Get the recipe: Whole Grain Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Popeyes Cajun Fries

These Popeyes Cajun fries are crispy and delicious, and coated in that seasoning everyone loves. This copycat recipe delivers the same flavor with simple ingredients and easy steps. There is also a homemade version of Popeyes Cajun Sparkle so you get the full experience. Get the recipe: Popeyes Cajun Fries

Apple Cheddar Bread

The perfect blend of sweet and savoury, this apple cheddar bread is an easy and quick recipe. If you’ve ever had cheese and apple slices as a snack, or like cheddar with your apple pie, this is that in bread form. Get the recipe: Apple Cheddar Bread