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Entrees

Make dinner simple without sacrificing flavor. Our collection of quick and easy entrée recipes is designed for real life—busy schedules, limited ingredients, and minimal prep time. Whether you’re cooking in a dorm, a small kitchen, or a fully stocked home, these meals come together fast and deliver satisfying, balanced results. From one-pan favorites to 15-minute staples, you’ll find go-to dishes that help you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying your meal.

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Coconut Curry Ramen

Ingredients 

- 1 cup: frozen mixed vegetables 

- 1 1/2 cups: water 
- 3 oz package: instant ramen 

- 1/2 cup: full fat coconut milk 

- 1 teaspoon: curry powder

- If you would like add shrimp or cooked shredded chicken

Instructions

Add one cup of frozen vegetables to a saucepot with 1½ cups water. Place a lid on top, turn the heat on to high, and bring the water up to a boil.

Once boiling, add the ramen noodles to the pot (without the seasoning). Continue to boil for 2-3 minutes, or just until the noodles soften.

Add ½ cup full-fat coconut milk to the pot and stir to combine. Make sure your coconut milk is very well mixed before measuring, so you get an even mix of the solid fat and liquid. 

Finally, add the seasoning packet from the instant ramen and one teaspoon curry powder. Stir to combine

Recipe by budgetbytes.com

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Eggs in Purgatory

Ingredients 

- 3 cups: red bell peppers (thinly sliced) 
- 2 cups: yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup: water
- 1 (15-ounce) can: crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons: extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic 
- 1/2 teaspoon: paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon: ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon: ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon: ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon: cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon: kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

                                                                                                               Place the bell peppers, onions, and 1/4 cup water in                                                                                                                           a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish microwave-safe glass pie plate. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through and re-covering with plastic wrap. Carefully hold the bell pepper mixture back with a spatula or slotted spoon and pour out water into the sink.

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, paprika, ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt to drained bell pepper mixture. Cover the tomato mixture tightly with plastic wrap and poke a small hole in the center of the plastic wrap to let steam escape. Microwave on high until the sauce is bubbly and hot, about 8 minutes.

Use the back of a large spoon to make 4 deep wells in the tomato mixture. Crack 1 egg into each well. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high until the egg whites are just set but the yolks remain runny, about 2 minutes and 30 seconds (if the egg whites are not fully cooked then microwave longer in 30 second increments). 
 


Instructions

Recipe by simplyrecipes.com

Tomato Basil Rice

Ingredients 

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                                                                                                               Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium                                                                                                                       heat, about 1 minute. Add the minced garlic, sautéing                                                                                                                       until golden, roughly 30 seconds.

                                                                                                               Stir in the rinsed rice, coating it well with the oil and                                                                                                                       garlic, toasting slightly for about 2 minutes for a nutty                                                                                                                     base.

                                                                                                               Pour in the water and add the sea salt, bringing the mixture to a boil before reducing to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed.
 

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.Now add in the tomatosand basil.

- 1 cup: long-grain white rice

- 2 cups: water

- 2 tablespoons: rich extra virgin olive oil

- 3 cloves garlic (minced)

- 1 cup: cherry tomatoes (cut in halfs)
- 1/4 cup: fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon: sea salt

Instructions

Recipe by simplyfamilyrecipes.com

                                                                                                               Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking                                                                                                                    dish with nonstick cooking spray.

                                                                                                               In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mustard, honey, and dried parsley.

Do not pull the rolls apart. Instead, using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a top and bottom "slab."

Place the bottom layer into the prepared baking pan, cut side up, then spread with the mayo. Layer half of the ham onto the rolls. Next, layer the Swiss cheese over the ham, and top with remaining ham slices. Place the top slab of rolls onto the sandwiches. Slowly and evenly pour the butter mixture over the rolls. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 15-17 minutes. Then remove the foil from the baking pan, return the sliders to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until rolls are golden. Cut into individual sandwiches and serve immediately.

Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ingredients 

- 6 tablespoons: butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon: dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon: honey
- 1 tablespoon: chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup: mayonnaise
- 1 package (12 count): Sweet Hawaiian rolls
- 3/4 pound: thinly sliced deli ham
- 3/4 pound: thinly sliced Swiss cheese

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Instructions

Recipe by bellyfull.net

                                                                                                               Pre heat pan, till hot. Cook ground beef in large saucepan or                                                                                                                    pot on medium-high until brown. Drain grease.

                                                                                                               Bring heat to low or simmer and add cans of Spaghetti O's                                                                                                                        and Vegetarian Vegetable Soup along with the frozen corn.                                                                                                                      Cover pot/pan and let simmer for 5 minutes. Let sit for 5                                                                                                                           minutes andserve.

Spaghetti Hot Dish

Ingredients 

- 1 lb: ground beef ​
- 2 cans: Campbells Spaghetti O's​
- 1 can: Campbells Vegetarian Vegetable Soup ​
- 1 cup: frozen peas or corn​

Instructions

Instructions

fillet 2 chicken breast into two thinner cutlets (or use thin-cut chicken breasts). Season each breast with 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over both sides of the chicken breasts and rub it in until the chicken is evenly coated.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp of butter. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter, then add the garlic cloves. Turn the heat down to medium-low and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. 

Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter, then add the garlic cloves. Turn the heat down to medium-low and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow the sauce to simmer in the skillet for 8-10 minutes, or until it has reduced and thickened by about 50%.

Add salt and pepper to the sauce if needed. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over top. Allow the chicken to heat through and serve. 

 

Recipe by budgetbytes.com

Creamy Garlic Chicken 

Ingredients 

- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs. total)
- 1/2 teaspoon: Italian seasoning 
- 1/2 teaspoon: salt 
- 1/4 teaspoon: freshly cracked black pepper 
- 1/4 cup: all-purpose flour 
- 2 tablespoon: olive oil 
- 2 tablespoon: butter
- 8-9 garlic cloves
- 1 cup: chicken broth 
- 3/4 cup: heavy cream 
- 1/2 teaspoon: garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste 

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.​

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.​

Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Mix well and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.​

While the beef is simmering, warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions.​

Spoon the seasoned beef into each shell. Top with shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cilantro as desired. Serve immediately.
 

Recipe by jasonrecipes.com

Beef Tacos

Ingredients 

- 1 pound: ground beef​
- 1 tablespoon: olive oil​
- 1/2 cup: yellow onion 
- 2 cloves: garlic
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons): taco seasoning​
- 1/2 cup: water​
- 8 small: taco shells or tortillas​
- 1 cup: shredded lettuce​
- 1 cup: shredded cheese 
- 1/2 cup: diced tomatoes​
- 1/4 cup: sour cream (optional)​
- Fresh cilantro (optional)

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