Browse 13 recipes collected around weeknight dinner.
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◷ 50 minmedium
A vibrant Indonesian dish featuring tender poached chicken served with a fresh sambal made from seasonal tropical fruits, balancing sweet and spicy flavors. Accompanied by steamed jasmine rice and lightly sautéed greens, this recipe highlights traditional techniques and seasonal produce for an easy weeknight meal.
Feb 1
◷ 30 mineasy
A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces quickly cooked with a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables, inspired by traditional Ethiopian spices and flavors. This recipe offers a quick weeknight meal that showcases the rich spice heritage of Ethiopian cuisine while embracing the convenience of stir-frying.
Jan 28
◷ 55 mineasy
A vibrant Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, grilled to perfection and served alongside roasted seasonal root vegetables. This recipe highlights familiar grilling techniques and celebrates the bright, fresh flavors of Lebanese cuisine without complexity, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jan 11
◷ 70 minmedium
A vibrant Ethiopian classic featuring tender beef tibs stir-fried with traditional spices, served alongside homemade injera and sautéed collard greens for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Jan 3
◷ 110 minmedium
A hearty and aromatic Caribbean-inspired braise featuring pork shoulder slow-cooked with seasonal root vegetables and warm spices, resulting in tender meat and a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.
Dec 23
◷ 45 mineasy
A quick and flavorful Filipino-inspired chicken adobo stir-fry served over fragrant jasmine rice. This weeknight-friendly dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in traditional adobo seasoning, stir-fried with garlic, onions, and bell peppers for a vibrant and savory meal.
Dec 22
◷ 90 minmedium
A hearty and aromatic braised chicken dish inspired by traditional Balinese flavors, featuring seasonal root vegetables. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a fragrant spice blend including turmeric, ginger, and chili, producing rich, layered flavors perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Dec 15
◷ 70 minmedium
A hearty and flavorful Caribbean-inspired stew featuring black beans, quinoa, fresh seasonal vegetables, and a blend of traditional spices. This plant-based dish highlights the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean while using a slow simmering technique to develop depth and warmth, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Dec 13
◷ 110 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired grain bowl featuring slow-braised chicken adobo served over fragrant garlic fried rice with sautéed greens and a soft-boiled egg, combining tender, flavorful protein with fresh seasonal produce.
Nov 27
◷ 35 minmedium
A wholesome and flavorful weeknight dish featuring sustainably sourced white fish steamed with traditional Peruvian aji amarillo sauce, accompanied by soft steamed sweet potatoes and crisp green beans. This recipe highlights the bright, earthy flavors of Peruvian cuisine using a gentle steaming technique to retain the fish's delicate texture and nutrients.
Nov 16
◷ 30 mineasy
A vibrant Filipino-inspired stir-fry featuring tender chicken, fresh seasonal vegetables, and traditional lumpia flavors, all cooked quickly for a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Nov 5
◷ 40 minmedium
A vibrant and wholesome Peruvian-inspired quinoa grain bowl featuring tender stir-fried chicken breast and a medley of crisp seasonal vegetables. This recipe highlights the nutty flavor of quinoa combined with traditional Peruvian seasonings, offering a balanced, protein-rich weeknight meal that is both approachable and nutritious.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: whole chicken, cleaned and rinsed, lemongrass, bruised, fresh ginger, kaffir lime leaves, torn, salt. Equipment: large pot with lid, medium saucepan with lid, blender or mortar and pestle, frying pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the poaching water simmers gently to keep chicken tender and avoid toughening the meat.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: large wok or large frying pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use a high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola to prevent burning during stir-frying.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), extra virgin olive oil, lemons, zested and juiced, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, finely chopped. Equipment: grill or grill pan, mixing bowl, baking sheet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, tongs, aluminum foil (optional for resting).
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time to enhance flavor and tenderness, but do not exceed 2 hours to avoid texture changes from the lemon juice.
Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin, berbere spice, mitmita chili powder, onion, garlic. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan, medium mixing bowl, whisk, clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, large frying pan for greens, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh, high-quality beef sirloin for best tenderness and flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into large chunks, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrots, peeled and cut into chunks. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: If you prefer milder heat, remove the seeds from the scotch bonnet pepper before adding or omit entirely.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: large bowl, medium pot with lid, large non-stick skillet or wok, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to develop adobo flavor; longer marinating (up to 2 hours) will yield even more tender meat.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 70 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, fresh turmeric, peeled and grated (or 1 tsp ground turmeric). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and better flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: olive oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, diced, carrots, diced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If using dried black beans instead of canned, soak them overnight and cook them fully before starting the recipe.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar, garlic, crushed, bay leaves. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, frying pan or wok, medium saucepan, slotted spoon, tongs, fine mesh strainer or colander, kitchen timer.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and vinegar for 30 minutes to 1 hour before starting the recipe.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: white fish fillets such as cod or halibut, aji amarillo paste, garlic, lime juice, olive oil. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the steaming water is simmering gently but not touching the food to avoid boiling the fish directly.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, thinly sliced, carrot, julienned. Equipment: wok or large skillet, cutting board, sharp knife, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, chicken breast, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, sliced, zucchini, sliced. Equipment: medium pot with lid, large frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa thoroughly to avoid any bitterness in the final dish.