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Weeknight wonders.

Cooking dinner can be a really great way to unwind after a long day, but multi-step recipes with long ingredients can sometimes have the opposite effect. The best weeknight dinners are those that are healthy but comforting, and easy without being boring. Here, you’ll find hundreds of dinner recipes that fit the bill. (Oh, and it’s totally up to you whether you eat them at the table, or curled up on the couch.)

At SELF, we’re all about recipes that are simple, delicious, and energizing. We love whole foods and fresh ingredients, but no food is off limits. Our recipes are made for everyday cooking, so they’re not complicated or fancy—they’re either super quick or can be made ahead of time, and all of the ingredients are things you’d find in your local grocery store. Everybody’s food needs and preferences are different, but there’s something here for everybody!

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8 Quick and Easy Dinners for Nights When All You Want to Do Is Flop on the Couch

If you’re tired, over it, and can’t deal with an actual recipe, we’ve got you.
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10 Ways to Turn a Can of Chickpeas Into a Quick, Healthy, and Easy Meal

This little legume can go a long way to boost your fiber and protein intake.
Party of one

13 Single-Serve Recipes for People Who Live Alone and Are So Sick of Leftovers

Feeding yourself just got easier.
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18 Sheet Pan Recipes That Are Absolutely Packed With Veggies

Break out of your dinner rut with these easy, delicious, and nourishing meals.
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Southern comfort

Mama Minj’s Meaty Loaf Recipe Will Be Your New Winter Staple

The Drag Race star’s favorite dish has us feeling very cozy.
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21 Leftover Turkey Recipes That’ll Taste Even Better Than Your Holiday Meal

The ultimate guide to using up all that food in your Tupperware.
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30 Cauliflower Recipes That Even Haters Will Love

We promise you’ll find a way to appreciate this controversial veggie.
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20 Broccoli Recipes That Prove It’s the Holy Grail of Vegetables

It’s cheap, accessible, healthy, and versatile.
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Tiffani Theissen’s Sausage, Beans, and Greens Stew Is Perfect for Cold Fall Days

Here’s exactly how to make her go-to comfort dish.
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25 Kale Recipes to Pull You Out of Your Leafy Green Rut

You can stew it, braise it, air-fry it, puree it—hell, it even tastes good in pastries.
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These Cozy Sweet Potato Recipes Will Instantly Put You in the Fall Spirit

They serve up warm flavors, vibrant colors, and lots of nutrients, too.
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33 Delicious Ways to Use Canned Pumpkin

It’s not just about pie—try it in pastas and curries too.
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If You Can’t Stand Meal Prep, ‘Component Cooking’ Might Be Exactly What You Need

This hack comes with all of the time savings but none of the boredom.
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One-Pan Salmon, Green Beans and Smashed Potatoes

Clean-up is a breeze!
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Baked Chicken and Carrots With Cilantro Lime Sauce

Sheet pan dinners FTW.
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Hummus-Crusted Chicken With Turmeric Rice

This chickpea dip is the perfect substitute for breadcrumbs.
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Chickpea Tikka Masala Spaghetti

It's a one-pot pasta.
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Hamburger-Loaded Fries

Comfort meal, coming up.
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These simple meal ideas can make nourishing yourself seem less daunting.
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Maple-Soy Roasted Chicken Thighs With Fall Vegetables

Buy the veggies pre-cut to make it even easier.
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10 Heart-Healthy Recipes That Are Anything But Boring

From BBQ pizza to skillet lasagna, these meals bring flavor—and joy—to nourishing yourself.
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Red Lentil Dal with Veggies

For a quick and satisfying dinner.
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7 Ways I Use Packaged and Processed Foods Daily as a Registered Dietitian

Quick, easy, and satisfying meals for the win.
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Skillet Chicken Thigh, Carrots, and Potatoes With Sriracha Aioli

A simple and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy workdays.