Ground chicken lettuce wraps are one of those recipes people crave again and again. Inspired by PF Chang’s, they’re traditionally served as an appetizer—but at home, they easily become a full meal with the addition of some side dishes.
easy weeknight dinners
Easy Whole Branzino Recipe (Mediterranean Oven-Roasted Fish)
Cooking a whole fish might look intimidating—but this whole branzino recipe is one of the easiest and most impressive dinners you can make at home. This is the kind of dish that looks restaurant-worthy but is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Mongolian Beef with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Easy Better Than Takeout)
This Mongolian beef with homemade teriyaki sauce is a simple weeknight dinner that delivers bold, takeout-style flavor using pantry ingredients. The sauce is rich, glossy, and slightly sweet with just enough savory depth to coat every bite of tender beef.
Sushi Rice Recipe Perfect Every Time (Stovetop, Rice Cooker, Instant Pot)
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The sushi rice recipe is the foundation of great sushi at home. When the texture is right and the seasoning is balanced, everything from sushi rolls to rice bowls instantly improves.
Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders Recipe (Crispy, Spicy & Better Than Takeout)
Crispy, spicy, and dripping with bold Southern flavor, these Nashville hot chicken tenders bring the famous Tennessee classic straight to your kitchen.
Smashburgers Recipe with Crispy Edges (Blackstone or Skillet)
Smashburgers are one of the easiest ways to make restaurant-quality burgers at home. The technique creates thin patties with deeply browned, crispy edges and juicy centers.
Beef Panang Curry Recipe (Creamy Thai Coconut Curry)
Beef Panang Curry is a rich Thai coconut curry made with panang curry paste, tender beef strips, coconut milk, and peanuts. The sauce is thicker and creamier than most Thai curries because it relies almost entirely on coconut milk instead of broth.
Easy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe Better Than Takeout
This Thai basil chicken recipe delivers bold, savory flavor in under 30 minutes. It’s the kind of weeknight dinner that feels special but comes together quickly.
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)
Crock pot corned beef and cabbage is the easiest way to make this classic comfort meal. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting while you get perfectly tender brisket, buttery potatoes, sweet carrots, and soft cabbage.
Crispy Herb Parmesan Chicken Cutlets (No Breadcrumbs!)
If you love crispy chicken cutlets but want to skip the breadcrumbs, this recipe delivers big flavor with a lighter, golden crust. These herb Parmesan chicken cutlets are dredged in flour, dipped in a savory egg-and-cheese mixture, then pan-fried until crisp, and finished with a garlic-lime pan sauce. The result is tender, flavorful chicken with a delicate crust and a bright, buttery finish.