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    Simplify Your Meals with These 34 Delicious Dishes

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on September 30, 2023, updated October 2, 2023 - Leave a Comment

    If you're tired of spending hours in the kitchen or just want to make mealtime a breeze, you're in for a treat. We've rounded up 34 dishes that are not only delicious but also super easy to make, so you can simplify your meals and savor every bite without the fuss.

    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot bolognese! A rich and hearty pasta sauce, this instant pot recipe brings all the flavors of the classic dish simmered for hours into a quick meal with basic pantry ingredients.

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    Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

    A plate of shrimp boil.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

    Enjoy seafood, meat, and veggies all on one plate - and made in no time with the help of your instant pot!

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.

    With quick prep & less 10 minutes of cooking you can make the best Air Fryer Hamburgers. Juicy and perfectly cooked, and all ready to serve with your favorite burger toppings!

    Pasta with Pancetta & Peas

    Pasta with peas and pancetta.
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    Pasta with pancetta and peas is the perfect easy weeknight dinner made in less than 20 minutes! Thick cut pancetta is cooked till perfectly crispy, mixed with green peas, then tossed with orecchiette pasta and grated parmesan cheese.

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    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta

    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Craft Cookbook.

    This Coconut Lime Chicken & Pasta recipe is an easy way to add some variety to your weeknight meal rotation! If you’re tired of classic pasta sauces, this tangy coconut lime sauce will be a refreshing change of pace, and the whole meal comes together in about half an hour!

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    Kale Wild Rice Salad

    Kale Wild Rice Salad.
    Photo credit: Through The Fibro Fog.

    This kale wild rice salad combines fresh fruit and vegetables with wild rice for a healthy lunch or side salad. Easy to make, this vegan salad is full of flavour with a deliciously zingy ginger dressing.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

    Chicken legs marinated in Mexican chicken marinade.

    Experience the perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this foolproof Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe. Using the magic of air frying technology, these chicken legs turn out golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.

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    Grilled Halloumi & Peaches

    Grilled halloumi and peaches.
    Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

    Here's a simple summer meal that's fresh, healthy and absolutely delicious! Salty Halloumi cheese turns crispy and melty on the grill, making it a perfect pair for the jammy, sweet charred peaches. A hefty mound of arugula, spicy jalapeños and a sweet and tangy honey lemon vinaigrette bring it all together for an awesome gluten free, vegetarian salad that's great for dinner, lunch or even brunch!

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    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Caprese pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Leftovers Then Breakfast.

    Caprese Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious summer salad full of fresh ingredients! A tangy balsamic dressing ties the fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and tender pasta together for the perfect side dish to any potluck or BBQ.

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    Black Lentil Salad with Feta

    Black Lentil Salad with Feta.
    Photo credit: Evergreen Kitchen.

    This Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with Feta is bursting with flavor! Easy to make, a great source of protein, and meal prep friendly for dinners or lunches. Features healthy lentils, creamy feta, crisp veggies, and a simple vinaigrette. (Gluten Free, Vegan option)

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    Salpicón

    Salpicón.
    Photo credit: Dish 'n' the Kitchen.

    Salpicón is a refreshing and satisfying shredded beef salad bursting with the flavours of Mexico. Keep your kitchen cool by using an Instant Pot to cook the beef easily and quickly. It’s the perfect main dish salad for hot weather dining.

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    Shrimp Ceviche

    Shirmp ceviche.
    Photo credit: Homemade Interest.

    This easy shrimp ceviche is a Peruvian dish that marinates shrimp, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, and avocado in bright, zesty citrus marinade. It’s a delicious meal that is super simple to put together and you don’t even have to turn on the stove!

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    Lemon Pepper Salmon

    Baked lemon pepper salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    The best salmon version ever - all done with just 3 ingredients.

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    Grilled Lemon Chicken

    Grilled lemon chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make the best Lemon Chicken Marinade in just a few minutes with simple, healthy, ingredients. It's great for grilling, pan frying and oven baking. With olive oil, lemon & basil the chicken comes out so juicy, tender and loaded with flavor.

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    Green Mango & Seafood Salad

    Green Mango & Seafood Salad.
    Photo credit: Delightful Plate.

    This Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Seafood (Goi xoai xanh) is refreshing and delicious with contrasting flavors and textures complementing each other. It is also quick and simple to make.

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    Roasted Sweet Potato & Feta Cheese Salad

    A plate of sweet potato salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    If you're craving a healthy salad, this sweet potato version is just what you need. Warm and filling, and great the next day as well.

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    Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes & Halloumi

    A bowl of zucchini noddles, halloumi and cherry tomatoes.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    A healthy "noodle" dish loaded with flavor from halloumi and cherry tomatoes.

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    Salmon Stir-fry

    Salmon stir-fry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This quick stir-fry loaded with veggies has a light & citrusy flavor profile you'll love - and is just as good served on its own as with a side of rice.

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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This healthy Thai chicken salad dish is a dish you'll be making every week. It has an authentic base topped with peanuts for crunch.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.

    This 15-minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is an irresistible combination of tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and flavorful garlic butter sauce. Follow this simple recipe to create an effortless meal that blends the best of seafood and pasta into a delicious dish the whole family will love.

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    Halloumi Pasta Primavera

    Halloumi pasta primavera.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    20-minutes (chopping included!) is all you need to make this delicious, vegetarian halloumi pasta loaded with veggies. A light and summery dish without cream, this is a great summer dinner that lets the veggies shine.

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    Cherry Tomato Pasta

    15-minute cherry tomato pasta with spinach and walnuts in a black skillet and in a white bowl topped with burrata, all on a white table decorated with cherry tomatoes on a branch and basil leaves

    Simple can sometimes be so much more, and that's definitely the case with this 15-minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts. Quick and easy to make it's delicious as it is, and even better topped with a generous piece of mozzarella or burrata cheese.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This 10-minute Shrimp Carbonara is a delicious twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. All the creamy texture of traditional Carbonara, with the addition of perfectly cooked shrimp. A delightful fusion that will satisfy your cravings for both seafood and pasta, all with an easy no-fail no-cream carbonara method!

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon creme fraiche pasta in a pan.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Salmon and chives make this one of the best salmon pastas ever.

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    Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews

    Caprese salad with cashews.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A quick and easy caprese version that's filling enough for dinner.

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    Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta

    Salmon spinach pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A super quick pasta dish you'll be coming back to over and over again.

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    Summer Tortellini Salad

    Summer Tortellini Salad.
    Photo credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This delicious 6-ingredient summer tortellini salad is super easy and ready to enjoy in 20 minutes! A great option for potlucks, backyard BBQs, or as a light summer meal.

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    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    Pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Nutmeg and Vinegar.

    This chicken pesto pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer. This healthy, simple salad that is quick to prepare and perfect for a BBQ!

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    Easy Pesto Pasta

    Easy Pesto Pasta.
    Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

    This pesto pasta recipe is a delicious quick and easy summer recipe! It can be served as a main dish or side dish, and you can enjoy it warm or cold! Full instructions how to make your own basil pesto are included, or you can make it even easier and use store-bought!

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    Air Fryer Shrimp

    A bowl of air fryer shrimp.

    Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp are super easy to make and take 3-5 minutes to cook. Seasoned with garlic & paprika for incredible flavor, and topped off with fresh parsley for a green touch. Perfect for hot summer nights when you don't even want to put on the stove!

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    Lemon Pepper Pasta

    Lemon Pepper Pasta.
    Photo credit: Pretty Delicious Life.

    Pasta lovers rejoice! This creamy Lemon Pepper Pasta with parmesan is a delicious dinner that will quickly become a family favorite. Made with just a handful of ingredients you likely already have on hand at all times and is an easy 20 minute meal, it’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner that is sure to impress. Serve it with extra fresh grated parmesan cheese on top and a crisp glass of white wine or Prosecco for the ultimate in Italian delight!

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    BLT Wraps

    BLT Wraps.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    These BLT Wraps are a delicious alternative to a sandwich. With bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, you won’t miss the bread at all.

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    Orzo Pesto Salad

    Orzo Pesto Salad.
    Photo credit: Healthfull Blondie.

    This orzo pesto salad recipe is packed with veggies, fresh mozzarella, and tossed in homemade nut-free basil pesto. Serve it for dinner, lunch, or as a side for a summer cookout!

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    Salmon Tacos

    A salmon taco.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Healthy salmon is seasoned lightly, pan-fried quickly, and deliciously paired with a super easy Ginger Avocado Salsa to make the perfect healthy Salmon Tacos. All with just a few short minutes of cooking, loads of health benefits and even more taste!

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    10 Most Unhealthy Foods Most People Don’t Realize Are Junk Foods

    Woman shocked and scared
    Image Credit: Shutterstock.

    Surprisingly there are a lot of foods that consumers assume are healthy when they definitely aren't. We often don't bother to check the labels of foods that have always been marketed to us as beneficial. According to a popular internet forum, these 10 foods are super unhealthy foods - most people just don't realizeit. Get ready to be shocked, and maybe even clean out your pantry.

    Find the whole list here.

    12 Ground Beef Dump-and-Bake Dinners for Super Busy Nights

    Company Casserole (Ground Beef Pasta Casserole)
    Photo Credit: neighbor food blog.

    Say goodbye to complicated meal prep and hello to effortless cooking with these delicious dump and bake ground beef recipes. We've gathered a variety of delicious and hassle-free dishes that will save you time in the kitchen. Get ready to enjoy hearty and satisfying meals with minimal effort, making weeknight dinners a breeze!

    Find the whole list here.

    12 Dump-and-Bake Recipes Done in 30 Minutes (Or Less!)

    20 Minute Baked Ravioli Casserole
    Photo Credit: midwest foodie blog.

    Say goodbye to complex prep and hello to easy and satisfying meals with this fantastic roundup of dump and bake recipes that can be done in under 30 minutes. These recipes range from hearty casseroles to creamy pasta dishes and will be the quick-fix recipes that will make your busy days a breeze!

    Find the whole list here.

    Storebought Wins: 10 Foods That Are NOT Better Homemade

    A woman forming dough.
    Photo credit: Shutterstock.

    A lot of the time we value homemade food much higher than what we get from the store. And in many cases, this is correct - homemade is better. But for some foods, this is definitely not the case. Whether due to the difficulty of making it, lack of access to the right ingredients, or just the homemade version missing that special "something" we get in the storebought version - some foods are just not worth it making at home. Read on for the 10 top foods that are NOT better homemade, as decided by a group of foodies on an internet forum.

    Find the whole list here.

    41 Easy But Fancy Meals You Can Make Tonight!

    A pan full of smoked salmon risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Do you want to impress your family or friends with a delicious home-cooked meal tonight? Here you go! We've put together a colelction of 41 exceptional recipes that are perfect for any night of the week. These easy-to-follow recipes use simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, helping you create a satisfying and flavorful meal right in the comfort of your own kitchen - even if you're not a cooking star!

    Find the whole list here.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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