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Tacos, sheet-pan salmon, skillet meals, and comfort food. Find a dish you want to cook, then see how it can fit into a complete week.
Main dishes
From tacos to slow-cooked favorites. Check the method and timing estimate before choosing your meal.
Crispy Baked Fish Tacos
White fish bakes in a spiced panko crust, then fills warm corn tortillas with cabbage, lime crema, and salsa.
Chicago Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza
Pizza dough lines a deep skillet, with mozzarella, sausage, and mushrooms beneath a layer of tomato sauce and Parmesan.
Baked Mac & Cheese
Macaroni is folded into a cheddar and Gruyère sauce, then baked under a crisp panko and Parmesan topping.
Classic Cheeseburgers
Beef patties are topped with melted American cheese, pickle chips, and a mustard-mayo sauce, with crisp fries alongside.
Corn & Poblano Quesadillas
Corn, poblano peppers, and red onion cook with cumin before being sandwiched between tortillas with melted Monterey Jack.
Tater Tot Hotdish
Ground beef and vegetables bake in a creamy mushroom sauce beneath a layer of crisp tater tots and melted cheddar.
Upstate NY–Inspired Vinegar Chicken
Chicken thighs and baby potatoes roast with cider vinegar, lemon, garlic, and poultry seasoning.
Maine-Inspired Lobster Bake
Cooked lobster and rice are folded into a creamy celery-shallot sauce, then baked beneath buttery cracker crumbs.
Pennsylvania Dutch Pork & Sauerkraut
Pork shoulder cooks slowly with sauerkraut, apple, onion, and caraway, with potatoes soaking up the cooking juices.
Alabama White Barbecue Chicken
Grilled chicken thighs are served with a cider-vinegar white sauce and lightly charred corn on the cob.
Peach-Mustard Pork Tenderloin
Roasted pork tenderloin is served with a peach-Dijon sauce, sweet potato wedges, and broccoli.
Memphis-Inspired Baby Back Ribs
Spice-rubbed ribs cook slowly with apple juice, then finish uncovered with a sticky barbecue glaze and crunchy slaw alongside.
Mississippi Pot Roast
Beef chuck cooks slowly with pepperoncini, ranch seasoning, potatoes, and carrots, then is pulled apart in its cooking juices.
Carolina Pulled Pork & Vinegar Slaw
Pork shoulder cooks in cider vinegar and spices, then fills soft buns with a crunchy vinegar-dressed slaw.
Cincinnati-Style Chili Spaghetti
Beef chili seasoned with cinnamon, cocoa, and chili powder is spooned over spaghetti and topped with shredded cheddar.
St. Louis Pork Steaks
Pork shoulder steaks cook in barbecue sauce and apple juice over indirect heat, then finish on the grill with corn alongside.
San Antonio–Style Puffy Tacos
Fresh masa shells puff in hot oil and hold beef-and-potato picadillo, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and salsa.
Santa Fe–Inspired Blue Corn Enchiladas
Warm blue corn tortillas wrap around chicken and Monterey Jack, then bake with red enchilada sauce and more cheese.
Arizona-Style Beef & Potato Hash
Shredded beef cooks with browned potatoes, bell pepper, and green chiles, finished with lime and served with warm tortillas.
Texas-Inspired Smoked Brisket
Beef brisket smokes slowly under a peppery spice rub, then rests in its juices before serving with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Utah Funeral Potatoes with Chicken
Diced potatoes and rotisserie chicken bake in a creamy cheddar sauce, topped with crisp cornflake crumbs.
Santa Maria–Inspired Tri-Tip & Beans
Seasoned tri-tip is grilled and sliced across the grain, with warm beans, tomatoes, onion, and parsley alongside.
Cedar-Plank Salmon & Succotash
Salmon grills on a cedar plank while corn, lima beans, and cherry tomatoes cook in butter for the succotash.
Alaska-Inspired Salmon Bake
Salmon roasts with baby potatoes and asparagus, finished with fresh dill and lemon wedges.
Kalua-Style Pork & Rice
Pork shoulder cooks slowly with garlic and liquid smoke, then is shredded and served with rice and vinegar-dressed cabbage.
Bowls and soups
Complete recipes with adjustable portions. Choose what works for your table.
North Shore Garlic Shrimp
Shell-on shrimp cook in garlic butter with lemon and parsley, served with rice, shredded cabbage, and cucumber.
New England Clam Chowder
Clams and potatoes simmer with onion and celery in a creamy broth, finished with crisp bacon and parsley.
Sesame Tofu & Vegetable Bowls
Golden tofu, broccoli, and bell pepper are coated in a soy-sesame sauce and served over rice with green onions.
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
Chicken, andouille, and okra simmer in a broth thickened with a dark roux, served with white rice.
Kentucky Burgoo
Beef, chicken, and smoked sausage simmer with tomatoes, lima beans, corn, and vegetables into a thick stew.
Chicken Knoephla Soup
Small homemade dumplings cook in a chicken and vegetable broth, finished with shredded chicken and half-and-half.
New Mexico–Inspired Pork Posole
Pork shoulder pressure-cooks with roasted green chiles and hominy, then is served with fresh radishes and cilantro.
San Francisco Cioppino
White fish, shrimp, and mussels cook gently in a tomato broth with fennel, garlic, and white wine.
Hawaiʻi-Inspired Shoyu Chicken Bowls
Chicken thighs are coated in a soy, ginger, and brown-sugar glaze, then served over rice with cabbage and carrot.
Kimchi Fried Rice & Egg
Cold cooked rice is stir-fried with kimchi, vegetables, and gochujang, then topped with a fried egg, green onions, and sesame seeds.
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How we chose these recipes.
Main dishes selected from the Meal library. Breakfasts and side dishes are not counted as full dinners; cooking times are estimates, not a 30-minute guarantee.
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