1. A hearty slow-simmered chili:
2. A classic pasta that only needs a few ingredients:
Like Marcella Hazan's famous four-ingredient tomato sauce, or a back-to-basics Cacio e Pepe. Recipes here and here.
More ideas: 21 Simple One Pot Pastas
3. A casserole that will feed a crowd:
Like this white chicken enchilada casserole that's ready in less than an hour. Recipe here.
More ideas: 20 Casserole Recipes To Try
4. Chicken (or fish) in a simple white wine sauce:
5. A savory stir fry:
6. An easy sheet pan dinner:
7. A foolproof slow cooker soup:
Like big batch minestrone. Recipe here.
More ideas: 24 Extremely Delicious Slow Cooker Dinners
8. A filling frittata that goes beyond breakfast:
9. A light but filling fish fillet:
10. Homemade fried rice that's even better than takeout:
11. From-scratch pizza that beats delivery:
13. A meatless option that even carnivores will crave:
14. A healthy meal that puts everything you need in one bowl:
15. Mac 'n' cheese that doesn't come with a seasoning packet:
16. A simple seafood option:
17. And a burger that's not boring:
