Recipe Collection
Weeknight Dinners
Recipes meant for a normal Tuesday, not a cooking marathon.
These dinners are explicitly tagged for weeknight cooking in the FAFO library. The result is a broad collection of practical meals where time, effort, and cleanup matter as much as the final plate.
102 recipes
15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp
To make 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp, sear the shrimp fast in a hot skillet, build a garlic lemon butter sauce in the same pan, and toss it all together.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan breads thin chicken cutlets, air fries until crisp, then tops them with marinara and melted mozzarella.
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos roll a creamy, spiced chicken filling into tortillas and air fry until crisp and golden -- no deep fryer required.
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air fryer recipes work by circulating hot air at high speed around food, creating a crispy exterior without deep frying.
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu presses and marinates tofu cubes, then air fries them until golden and crackly on the outside, tender in the middle.
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Air Fryer Fish Sticks bread fresh fish strips and air fry until golden and crisp -- a lighter, faster take on the freezer-aisle classic.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Air Fryer Pork Chops get a quick spice rub and air fry until golden outside and juicy inside in about 20 minutes.
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos season and air fry shrimp until just cooked through, then pile them into tortillas with cabbage and avocado.
Air Fryer Steak Bites
Air Fryer Steak Bites season cubed steak and air fry until seared outside and tender inside, tossed in garlic butter to finish.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs mix seasoned ground turkey into tender meatballs, air fried until golden and cooked through in about 15 minutes.
Arepas with Black Beans
To make Arepas with Black Beans, start with pre-cooked white cornmeal, warm water, and kosher salt.
Bacon Cheddar BBQ Burger
Crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a brush of BBQ sauce on a juicy grilled burger. A true backyard favorite.
Baked Salsa Verde Chicken
Baked Salsa Verde Chicken cooks chicken in salsa verde until tender, then finishes with melted cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.
Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms
To make Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms, start with boneless skinless chicken thighs, cremini mushrooms, and garlic.
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls
There is a point in the week when dinner stops being a creative pursuit and starts feeling like you are assembling evidence.
Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls
Thin-sliced beef has an unfair advantage: there is almost nowhere for flavor to hide from it.
Beef Quesadilla Stack
To make Beef Quesadilla Stack, build the filling first, warm the tortillas, and finish with the toppings that give the whole thing bite, heat, and contrast.
Beefy Tomato Macaroni
The entire appeal of beefy tomato macaroni is that the pasta never gets its own pot.
Blended Beef Burger
A rich three-way ground beef blend burger, seasoned simply to let the meat shine.
Blue Cheese Bacon Burger
Crumbled blue cheese and crispy bacon on a juicy beef patty — a classic, crowd-pleasing flavor pairing.
Bolognese Stuffed Shells
To make Bolognese Stuffed Shells, start with jumbo pasta shells, ground beef, and italian sausage.
Buttermilk Panko Burger
An extra-juicy burger made with a buttermilk-panko panade for a tender, flavorful patty every time.
Chana Masala
Chana Masala simmers chickpeas in a spiced onion-tomato sauce with garam masala, cumin, and ginger -- a hearty, plant-based Indian classic ready in 35 minutes.
Cherry Cola Glazed New York Strip
Cherry Cola Glazed New York Strip reduces cherry cola with mustard and Worcestershire into a sticky glaze, then lacquers seared strip steaks with it.
Chicken Burrito Protein Bowls
The best thing about a burrito bowl is that nothing has to fit inside a tortilla. Rice can spread out. Avocado can be generous.
Chicken Florentine Pasta
To make Chicken Florentine Pasta, start with penne pasta, boneless skinless chicken breasts, and baby spinach.
Chicken Hummus Power Bowls
A power bowl can either feel like a real meal or like somebody emptied six meal-prep containers onto one plate and called the chaos “wellness.” This one has a…
Easy Chicken Marsala (No Cream)
Easy Chicken Marsala without cream: golden chicken cutlets, browned cremini mushrooms, Marsala wine, broth and garlic in a lighter classic pan sauce.
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet browns ground chicken meatballs, simmers them in marinara, and finishes under melted mozzarella -- all in one oven-safe pan.
Chicken Pozole Verde
To make Chicken Pozole Verde, start with boneless skinless chicken thighs, hominy, and salsa verde.
Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls
Chicken shawarma flavor does not require a vertical rotisserie turning majestically in the corner of your kitchen like a meat lighthouse.
Chicken Tinga Tostadas
A tostada has one structural weakness: it has absolutely no interest in helping you eat it neatly. That is fine.
Classic Juicy Cheeseburger
A simple, perfectly seasoned 80/20 chuck cheeseburger with melted cheddar. No gimmicks, just done right.
Classic Juicy Lucy
The original cheese-stuffed burger: melted American cheese sealed inside a juicy beef patty.
Cowboy Beans with Ground Beef
Cowboy beans are what happens when baked beans stop pretending to be a side dish.
Creamy Paprika Chicken Skillet
Creamy Paprika Chicken Skillet looks like a rich, slow-cooked dinner, but most of the flavor comes from doing one thing properly at the beginning: browning the…
Cuban Mojo Pork
Cuban Mojo Pork gets its personality before the oven ever turns on.
Dan Dan Noodles
To make Dan Dan Noodles, cook the base ingredients in stages, bring the sauce together, and finish while the noodles still have some life in them.
Diner-Style Double Cheeseburger
Two thin smashed patties, American cheese, and griddled onions — a true diner classic.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine alfredo is made by tossing hot cooked pasta with butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan until a silky sauce forms.
Fried Rice
To make fried rice, stir-fry day-old cooked rice in a hot skillet with oil and eggs, add vegetables, then season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo
Quick weeknight dinners like garlic butter shrimp pasta come together in about 25 minutes using one skillet and a pot of boiling water.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini
To make Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini, sear steak cubes hot and fast, toss in garlic butter, and serve with keto-friendly pan-seared zucchini.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatballs
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatballs are pan-seared ground chicken meatballs tossed in a quick garlic butter pan sauce -- ready in 35 minutes.
Garlic Worcestershire Burger
A classic beef burger boosted with garlic and Worcestershire mixed right into the patty. Simple and flavorful.
Greek Beef Pita Bowls
Greek Beef Pita Bowls layer seasoned ground beef over rice or pita with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta, finished with a lemon-dill yogurt sauce.
Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls
Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls pair pan-seared feta-stuffed turkey meatballs with rice, tomatoes, cucumber, and a lemon-dill yogurt sauce.
Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Grilled Steak Salad tops crisp romaine with sliced flank steak, charred corn, avocado, and pickled onions, all finished with a creamy blue cheese dressing.
Ground Beef and Potato Hash
Ground beef and potatoes is not trying to impress anybody with a garnish.
Ground Beef Ramen Stir Fry
Ground Beef Ramen Stir Fry tosses browned beef and crisp vegetables with instant ramen noodles in a savory-sweet soy sauce -- ready in 25 minutes, no seasoning.
Ground Beef Tacos
Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain the fat, add a homemade taco seasoning blend with broth, and simmer until thickened.
Hamburger Steak and Gravy
Hamburger Steak and Gravy sears seasoned beef patties, then simmers them in a rich onion gravy built from the pan drippings -- Southern comfort food in 40.
Honey Garlic Skillet Chicken
Honey Garlic Skillet Chicken sears bone-in thighs until crisp, roasts them in a honey-soy garlic sauce, then reduces the pan juices into a glossy glaze.
Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes
The appeal of honey mustard chicken and potatoes is not subtle: one sheet pan goes into the oven and an actual dinner comes back out.
Hot Honey Harissa Flat Iron Steak
Hot Honey Harissa Flat Iron Steak rubs flat iron with cumin and smoked paprika, sears it fast, and glazes it with hot honey, lemon, and garlic.
Instant Pot Carnitas Bowls
The Instant Pot can make pork shoulder tender. The broiler is what gives carnitas their dignity back.
Instant Pot Greek Chicken Bowls
Instant Pot Greek Chicken Bowls pressure-cook lemon-oregano marinated chicken thighs, then layer them over rice with tomatoes, cucumber, feta.
Instant Pot Lentil Curry
Instant Pot Lentil Curry pressure-cooks red lentils with warm spices, tomatoes, and coconut milk into a rich, plant-based curry ready in 35 minutes.
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Traditional risotto asks you to stand at the stove adding broth a ladle at a time, stirring with the concentration of someone defusing a very creamy bomb.
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Pork and apples have been getting along for centuries, presumably because pork has the richness and apples have the good sense to bring acid and sweetness.
Instant Pot Pot Roast with Carrots
Pot roast should surrender when you touch it with a fork. If you need a steak knife and determination, the roast has won.
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice is built on ingredients that reward time: dried kidney beans, andouille sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves…
Korean Beef Bulgogi
Korean beef bulgogi is thinly sliced beef marinated in a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, then cooked quickly.
Korean Kimchi Stew
Korean Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) simmers well-fermented kimchi with pork and tofu in a spicy gochujang broth -- a bold, comforting one-pot dinner ready in 35.
Lemon Dill Salmon Meal Prep
Meal-prep salmon has one job that matters more than all the matching containers: it still needs to taste good after Tuesday.
Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers marinate large shrimp briefly with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and parsley, then grill in minutes until just opaque and lightly charred.
Lemon Herb Baked Salmon Bowl
To make Lemon Herb Baked Salmon Bowl, roast salmon and vegetables on one pan, whisk a bright lemon-herb drizzle, and spoon it over cauliflower rice.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets
To make Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets, start with boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon pepper seasoning, and all-purpose flour.
Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs
To make Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs, start with bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, maple syrup, and dijon mustard.
Mexican Street Corn Tacos
Mexican Street Corn Tacos char fresh corn and toss it in a creamy, tangy cotija sauce, then pile it into warm tortillas -- ready in 20 minutes.
Molasses Mustard New York Strip
Molasses Mustard New York Strip glazes seared strip steaks with a tangy-sweet blend of molasses, whole-grain mustard, and cider vinegar.
One-Pan Coconut Curry Chicken
To make One-Pan Coconut Curry Chicken, sear the chicken, simmer it in full-fat coconut milk with red curry paste and spices, and finish with lime and cilantro.
One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
To make One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs, sear the chicken in garlic butter, roast it with vegetables in the same skillet, and rest before serving.
One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
To make One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken, sear chicken thighs until golden, roast with garlic and lemon, and spoon the pan juices over — it's naturally gluten-free.
One-Pan Sausage and White Bean Skillet
To make One-Pan Sausage and White Bean Skillet, brown smoked sausage, simmer it with white beans and diced tomatoes, and stir in spinach until wilted.
One-Pot Chicken and Rice
Season chicken thighs and sear them in a Dutch oven or deep skillet, then cook aromatics, add rice and broth, and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.
One-Skillet Ground Beef and Rice
Ground beef, uncooked rice, tomatoes and peppers cook together in one skillet in about 35 minutes. An easy weeknight dinner with just one pan to wash.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter
To make Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter, season skin-on fillets and sear them skin-side down until crisp, then finish with a garlic lemon butter sauce.
Pepper Jack Jalapeño Burger
A beef burger with diced jalapeño mixed in and melted pepper jack on top. Simple, reliable heat.
Puerto Rican Pernil
To make Puerto Rican Pernil, start with bone-in skin-on pork shoulder, garlic, and dried oregano, then roast it low and slow until the skin crackles.
Rice and Beans
Rice and beans may be inexpensive, but there is no requirement that inexpensive food taste like it has accepted defeat.
Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja gets its name from the shredded beef's resemblance to “old clothes,” which is a rough bit of branding for something that smells this good after three…
Salmon Rice Bowls with Cucumber
A good rice bowl is basically organized chaos. Warm rice, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, seared salmon, two sauces, sesame seeds, green onions — everybody…
Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowls
Shrimp avocado rice bowls are a reminder that “quick dinner” does not have to mean beige food eaten directly over the sink.
Shrimp Pad See Ew
Shrimp Pad See Ew stir-fries wide rice noodles with shrimp, Chinese broccoli, eggs, garlic, and savory soy sauce over high heat for caramelized edges.
Shrimp Tacos
Season shrimp with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt, then cook in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
Skillet Chicken and White Beans
High protein meals can be made quickly by combining lean proteins like chicken breast with legumes like white beans, which together provide complete.
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Beef ragu is what you make when you want pasta sauce to have the emotional weight of a Sunday afternoon.
Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
To make Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers, start with italian sausage links (sweet, bell peppers, and onions.
Smoked Paprika Butter Burger
A simple seared cheeseburger finished with a smoky paprika compound butter.
Sour Cream & Onion Smash Cheeseburger
Sour Cream & Onion Smash Cheeseburger loads sour-cream-spiked beef with caramelized paper-thin onions, American cheese, and a tangy smash sauce on toasted potato rolls.
Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl
Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl layers smoky lime chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, charred corn and peppers, avocado, pico, and chipotle-lime crema.
Spanakopita
Phyllo dough has the temperament of old paperwork: thin, fragile, and oddly determined to dry out the second you look away.
Steak Fajita Protein Bowls
Steak Fajita Protein Bowls sear seasoned flank steak and char peppers and onions, served over rice with black beans and avocado for a filling, 35-minute dinner.
Stuffed Pepper Skillet
Stuffed Pepper Skillet cooks ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, and warm spices in one pan, then melts cheese over the top for an easy dinner.
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish meatballs are smaller, softer, and more warmly spiced than the red-sauce meatballs many of us grew up picturing.
Thai Basil Chicken
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) stir-fries ground chicken with garlic, chiles, and fresh Thai basil in a savory sauce -- ready in 30 minutes, classically.
Thai Green Curry Butter Steak Bites
Thai Green Curry Butter Steak Bites sear cubed sirloin hard, then toss them in a quick green curry butter sauce with coconut cream and Thai basil.
Thai Red Curry
To make Thai Red Curry, fry red curry paste in thick coconut cream, simmer chicken with onions and peppers, then finish with fish sauce, brown sugar.
Turkey Burger Salad Bowls
Turkey Burger Salad Bowls top crisp romaine with a juicy seasoned turkey patty, tomatoes, and cheddar -- a lighter take on burger night, ready in 30 minutes.
Vietnamese Caramel Skirt Steak
Vietnamese Caramel Skirt Steak marinates skirt in fish sauce and brown sugar, sears it fast, and tosses the slices with fresh mint, Thai basil, and chile.
Vietnamese Pho
Pho is broth first, noodles second, everything else after that. The work goes into building a beef broth with roasted bones, charred onion and ginger, toasted…