267 cheap weeknight Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, onions, minced, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, minced fresh oregano (or 2 tsp. dried ), red pepper flakes , a pinch (or to taste), dry red wine, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, drained, tomato sauce, high-quality white bread , torn into quarters, whole milk, lean ground beef (85% lean), salt, pepper, minced fresh basil

chicken, cut up into 10 pieces, buttermilk, red hot pepper sauce, salt, divided, flour, seasoned breadcrumbs, granulated garlic, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, for frying

marinara sauce, refrigerated cheese ravioli, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, shredded part-skim mozzarella, grated parmesan

red potatoes, peeled and chopped small, vegetable broth, butter, milk, sour cream

cornish hens , cut down the back with kitchen shears to butterfly (1 1/2 to 2 lb each), olive oil, dried thyme leaves, dry plain breadcrumbs, salt & fresh ground pepper, dijon mustard

boneless skinless chicken breasts, italian dressing, italian cheese blend, diced italian tomatoes

shortening, butter, flour, salt, cold water, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken breast halves, canola oil, frozen mixed vegetables (green beans, corn, carrots), chicken stock, flour

chicken breasts, sliced in 1/2 inch strips, green beans, drained, stove top stuffing mix , chicken flavored, butter, melted (1 stick), cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, onion, diced, milk, salt, pepper

chicken breast , cut into strips, oil, italian dressing, stir fry vegetables, chili powder, flour tortillas, shredded cheese , of your choice

lean ground beef, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, pasta sauce (i use chunky tomato with herbs), water, italian dressing (i use kraft zesty italian), oven-ready lasagna noodles (220 g), ricotta cheese, italian cheese blend (i use 4 cheese italiano)

good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta, lean ground sirloin, minced garlic (4 cloves), dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, dry red wine, divided, crushed tomatoes , preferably san marzano, tomato paste, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried pasta , such as orecchiette or small shells, ground nutmeg, chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed, heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

vegetable oil, bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/2 lb), chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3-lb), trimmed of excess skin and fat, all-purpose flour, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, onion , thinly slice, white mushrooms, halved (about 4 oz), dry red wine, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh parsley, suggestion : polenta and glazed onions or roasted shallots

vegetable oil, jalapeno, minced (with some seeds), red onion, finely diced, red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, canned crushed roasted tomatoes, chili powder, chinese five-spice powder or ground cinnamon, optional, two 15-oz cans beans (such as kidney and black), rinsed and drained, chopped fresh cilantro, cooked brown rice, shredded extra-sharp cheddar (2 oz)

frozen cut leaf spinach, butter, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 thickness, bread crumbs, basil, oil, shredded mozzarella

ground beef or ground turkey or mixture of both, all-purpose flour, chili powder, crushed red pepper, dried minced onion, dried, minced garlic, brown sugar, ground cumin, dried parsley, salt, dried basil, ground black pepper, diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

thick) boneless pork loin chops, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, orange juice, dry sherry, dry onion soup mix, chopped fresh mushrooms, whipping cream

coconut oil (or olive oil), onion diced, shrimp peeled and patted dry, coconut milk ( not low fat ), green curry paste, fish sauce optional, green onions diced, fresh basil chopped, snap peas optional, brown rice optional

ground turkey or lean ground beef, whole green peppers chopped, garlic minced, spaghetti sauce, water, kraft zesty italian dressing-fat free, oven-ready lasagna noodles broken into quarters, shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese