14 Easy Weeknight Dinners For People Who Don’t Know What Time Is Anymore

Let's be honest, cooking has become quite a feat during the week.

1. Hot Cheeto Grilled Cheese

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Hot Cheetos but make it fancy. ✨Granted, I am not one of those people who thinks Hot Cheetos need to be added to everything, but this is such a good recipe I couldn’t pass up adding it here—and it’s super easy. Eat it after a hard day or as a celebratory meal, you literally can’t go wrong. Get the recipe for hot Cheeto grilled cheese here.

2. Five-Minute Scallion-Fat Noodles

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In just five minutes you can have a deliciously satisfying dish...and if that is still too long of a wait for you, I am sorry. Eat some chips. Get the recipe for scallion fat noodles here.

3. Tomato Sourdough Soup

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Skip the canned soup and make this delicious variation on a classic — the sourdough is blended right in! Added bonus: it is perfectly portioned for one. Get the recipe for tomato sourdough soup here.

4. Longsilog

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I am a big advocate of “breakfast for dinner” and there is hardly anything more satisfying than longsilog. You get your eggs, your sausage, your rice AND some veggies. Get the recipe for longsilog here.

5. One-Skillet Breakfast Hash

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To keep on this breakfast hype here is a one-pan classic. You can get all of your favorites (hashbrowns, bacon, eggs, and cheese) in one baked dish! Get the recipe for one-skillet breakfast hash here.

6. Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

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If you’re more of a “salad for dinner” type, this recipe is a great way to get your greens. Brussels sprouts have a terrible rep and in the year of our lord 2019, we’re going to change that for good! Get the recipe for shredded Brussels sprouts salad here.

7. Quick Stovetop Mac & Cheese

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Knowing a good mac & cheese recipe opens the door to a multitude of of dinners since it is basically the perfect palette for any add-ons. You also can adjust to your cheese preferences, and since it is good left over, there really is no loss here. Get the recipe for quick stovetop mac & cheese here.

8. Jerk Shrimp Tacos

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Shrimp is one protein that's easy and quick to cook, but is super versatile. So, instead of sautéing in butter, jerk it! These tacos have so much flavor you won’t believe they only took six minutes to cook. Get the recipe for jerk shrimp tacos here.

9. Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Corn With Furikake

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This is the perfect side for any meal. Just pick your entree (or even mix in a few more of your favorite veggies) and you got a slam-bang meal. Get the recipe for cheesy mashed potatoes and corn with furikake here.

10. Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad

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It you’re looking for something that you can throw together quicky, this is the perfect minimal dish. It is also perfect if you’re looking for something a little more fresh. Get the recipe for cottage cheese, cucumber, and tomato salad here.

11. Grilled Sausage and Vegetable Foil Packets

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Make a satisfying meal with the least amount of dishes! It's also good with your favorite vegetarian sausage. Get the recipe for grilled sausage and vegetable foil packets here.

12. Chicken Shawarma

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If you don’t want a wrap, you can pretty much add this chicken to anything else. It’s perfectly seasoned and fairly easy to make. Get the recipe for chicken shawarma here.

13. Jollof Rice

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Jollof Rice is one recipe you should have in your back pocket. It’s super easy and super flavorful and works as an entree—especially if you’re a carboholic like me—or as a side to any protein. Get the recipe for jollof rice here.

14. One-Pot Enchilada Rice

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The most important part of a quick meal is definitely the amount of dishes you have to clean afterward — especially when you don’t have a dishwasher. So this is the perfect dish to fill you up but not your sink. Get the recipe for one-pot enchilada rice here.