Our Go-To Weeknight Meals: A Running List of Recipes We Love

This is my running list of go-to weeknight meals—things we actually make on repeat. Some of these recipes are from cookbooks we love, so they won’t have a direct link. For those, I listed the cookbook title + page number so you can find them easily.

Quick & Low-Effort

• Leek & Poblano Burrito Bowls with Crispy Carnitas [Link]

  The leeks + poblanos are such a good combo—adds major flavor.

• Cuban-Inspired Mojo Bowls [Link]

  Easy to prep and assemble, and the leftovers are great for another night.

• Sausage & Pepper Hoagies with Harissa Mayo [Link]

  Big flavor for very little effort—harissa mayo makes it.

  Tip: Use pre-cooked sausage (my favorite is TJ's Unexpected Cheddar sausages) to simplify this recipe even more.

• Spicy Tuna Salad with Crispy Rice [Link]

  Gives major spicy tuna roll vibes and satisfies the sushi craving at home.

• Veggie Peanut Noodles [Cookbook]

  What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking — p. 52

  Quick pantry dinner—only fresh ingredients needed are broccoli and optional toppings (carrots, scallions, cilantro).

• Peanutty Pork Noodles with Crunchy Celery [Cookbook]

  Cook This Book — p. 148

  Spicy, peanutty, and super satisfying—the crunchy celery makes it feel fresh.

• Skillet Chicken with Crushed Olives and Sumac [Cookbook]

  Dining In — p.206

  Simple but elevated—feels like a restaurant meal at home.

  Tip: Add the suggested fennel to the vegetable mixture.

Make-Ahead / Leftover-Friendly

• Banh-Mi Inspired Pork Burgers [Link]

  Great for leftovers and easy to prep ahead.

  Tip: If you’re feeding 2, freeze half the patties (4) for another week of dinners.

Slow Cooker/Hands-Off

• Braised Beef Short Rib Soup with Noodles [Link]

  Cozy and perfect for a Sunday/Monday cook.

  Tip: Use Trader Joe’s mirepoix to skip chopping celery, carrots, and onions.

• Slow Cooker Soy-Honey Braised Pork with Ginger and Lime [Link]

  Dump-and-go, super flavorful, and makes the house smell amazing.

  Tip: Prep your mise-en-place the night before, then throw everything in the crockpot right before work.

One-Pan / Sheet Pan

• One-Pan Al Pastor Enchiladas [Cookbook]

What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking — p.135

A favorite “cook once, eat twice” meal.

Tip: Make the filling x2 and freeze the second batch for a future dinner.

• Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice [Link]

  Comforting, flavorful, and the leftovers are just as good.

• One-Skillet Chicken & Pesto Rice [Cookbook]

  What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking — p.196

  Weeknight-friendly and minimal dishes.

• Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken [Link]

  Sweet + spicy + easy.

  Tip: Sub boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier option.

• Sheet Pan Sesame-Ginger Steak & Peppers [Cookbook]

What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking — p.183

Minimal prep, minimal dishes, and a super solid weeknight meal.

I’ll keep adding to this list as we find new favorites—bookmark it if you want an always-updated dinner resource.