Browse 34 recipes collected around weeknight friendly.
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◷ 130 minmedium
A traditional Peruvian tamale made with seasoned shredded chicken, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to tender perfection. This dish highlights seasonal produce like fresh corn and peppers, offering a comforting yet approachable weeknight meal that embraces classic Peruvian flavors.
Dec 22
◷ 45 minmedium
A traditional Indonesian dish featuring fish lightly poached in banana leaves with aromatic herbs and spices, accompanied by stir-fried winged beans tossed in garlic and chilies for a vibrant, weeknight-friendly meal.
Dec 19
◷ 35 mineasy
A refreshing Lebanese-inspired poached chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts gently cooked in aromatic lemon and herb broth, served with tangy sumac-spiced onions and vibrant pomegranate seeds for a bright, seasonal finish.
Dec 18
◷ 35 mineasy
A wholesome Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken tibs steamed to perfection with a medley of seasonal vegetables. This recipe embraces familiar steaming techniques to keep the chicken juicy and flavors vibrant, paired with classic Ethiopian spices for an authentic taste experience without heavy braising or poaching.
Dec 11
◷ 40 mineasy
A vibrant and refreshing grain bowl featuring tender poached mahi-mahi paired with seasoned black beans, sweet mango, and quinoa, finished with a citrusy lime dressing. This dish highlights Caribbean flavors and makes for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Dec 9
◷ 35 mineasy
A vibrant and hearty skillet supper featuring spiced chickpeas cooked with seasonal vegetables and traditional Ethiopian spices. This quick and wholesome dish highlights familiar techniques while celebrating non-recent Ethiopian flavors, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Dec 8
◷ 60 minmedium
A comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender chicken kofta made with bulgur and fragrant spices, gently simmered in a rich tomato and onion broth. This dish highlights traditional flavors with a wholesome protein and seasonal vegetables, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
Dec 6
◷ 40 minmedium
A vibrant weeknight dish featuring tenderly poached Caribbean-style fish served alongside a stir-fry of seasonal sweet potatoes and callaloo greens. This recipe celebrates traditional Caribbean flavors using poaching and stir-frying techniques for a wholesome, balanced meal.
Dec 5
◷ 140 minmedium
A comforting Indonesian beef semur, gently braised in a rich sweet soy and spice sauce with seasonal root vegetables, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Dec 2
◷ 30 mineasy
A vibrant Peruvian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with aji amarillo peppers and fresh seasonal vegetables for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Dec 2
◷ 45 minmedium
A wholesome and vibrant Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring a medley of seasonal steamed vegetables and spiced lentils. This recipe embraces traditional flavors with familiar spices like berbere and niter kibbeh, paired with the gentle technique of steaming to preserve the freshness of the produce and the protein-packed lentils, making it a perfect vegetarian weeknight supper.
Nov 28
◷ 65 minmedium
A comforting Filipino chicken adobo stew featuring tender chicken thighs poached with seasonal root vegetables and aromatic spices. This warming dish celebrates traditional flavors through a familiar poaching technique, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
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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 40 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears), masa harina (corn flour), chicken broth, ripe sweet yellow or red peppers, diced. Equipment: large pot or deep steamer, mixing bowl, skillet or frying pan, forks, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, large spoon or spatula, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Soak banana leaves in hot water for at least 10 minutes before use to make them pliable and to enhance flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: white fish fillets (snapper or grouper), skin removed, banana leaves, washed and wiped dry, shallots, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, lemongrass, bruised and cut into 5 cm pieces. Equipment: steaming pot or large wok with steamer rack, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, frying pan or wok, tongs or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh fish for best flavor and food safety. If using frozen, ensure it is fully thawed before marinating.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 150g each), water or low-sodium chicken broth, lemon, zested and juiced, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh dill, chopped. Equipment: saucepan with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, citrus zester or grater, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces, red bell pepper, sliced, zucchini, sliced into half-moons, carrots, thinly sliced, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, meat thermometer (recommended).
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is fully cooked for safety and optimal juiciness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: mahi-mahi fillets, quinoa, rinsed, water or vegetable broth, black beans, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, ripe mango, peeled and diced (about 150 g). Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, small bowl, large skillet or shallow sauté pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Poach the mahi-mahi gently to ensure tender, moist fish without drying.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, berbere spice blend. Equipment: large skillet or frying pan with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the cooking time uncovered in step 7 to reduce the liquid further.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fine bulgur wheat, ground chicken thigh, onion, garlic, ground cumin. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large skillet or sauté pan, large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Soaking the bulgur wheat properly ensures tender kofta and better binding in the mixture.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets (snapper, grouper, or sea bass), vegetable oil, medium onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground allspice. Equipment: deep skillet or wide pan with lid, medium saucepan, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Be cautious when handling Scotch bonnet peppers; avoid touching your face and wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, shallots, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, peeled and thinly sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For extra depth, marinate the beef in sweet soy sauce with garlic and coriander for 1 hour before cooking.
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, aji amarillo paste, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: For juicier chicken, marinate pieces briefly in a mixture of lime juice, aji amarillo paste, and a pinch of salt before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water or vegetable broth, niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or unsalted butter infused with garlic and ginger, seasonal vegetable, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: medium saucepan, steamer basket or steaming insert, large pot or wok for steaming, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: If you don't have niter kibbeh, you can make a quick version by melting unsalted butter and simmering it with garlic, ginger, and a pinch of fenugreek for 15 minutes, then straining before use.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, white vinegar or Filipino cane vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Browning the chicken before poaching adds depth of flavor and a more attractive color to the dish.