If you ask me about my choice, Citrus Coconut Steamed Codis is one of my all-time favorite dinner options. I always make this fusion dish when I’m short on time but need something rich in flavor. I am always obsessed with poached fish recipes so this tender and flaky dish is my school-time favorite. As my addition, I like to add herbs, chicken broth, and coconut milk to make this dish luscious. The ingredients you need to use to make this dinner are cod fillets (6 ounces each), cornstarch, canned coconut milk, orange juice, sweet chili sauce, minced fresh gingerroot, soy sauce, mandarin oranges, drained, mandarin oranges, drained, green onion, sesame oil, and fresh cilantro. The nutrition facts are 330 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), and 29g protein. The great news is this delicious yet healthy dinner recipe only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook.

The Blue Plate Beef Patties is the most budget-friendly and amazing dinner dish your family will praise you for. When you are short on time and need something quick from the kitchen then this dish comes as a savior. It is even quicker than starting your car and heading to a dinner restaurant with friends or family. A perfect combination of ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and yellow mustard makes this meal comforting and satisfying. This is American cuisine and in the kitchen for decades. Note down the ingredients for future use and they are large egg, room temperature, green onions with tops, sliced, seasoned bread crumbs, prepared mustard, ground beef, (12 ounces) beef gravy, water, prepared horseradish, and fresh mushrooms. The Optional ingredient you can use is Minced fresh parsley. The nutritional values after the meal is ready are 438 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 825mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), and 41g protein. The total time to prepare and cook the dish is less than 30 minutes. 

If you are feeling lazy go to the supermarket to buy ingredients. Then I have a piece of good news for you. You can make the Chicken Rice Bowl from the available ingredients in your kitchen. After the dish is ready you will see how versatile the recipe is. With the leftover veggies, chicken, and rice you can make this delicious dinner in no time. You can search for precooked grilled chicken in your nearest grocery store or by adding some extra time you can grill the chicken and toss them into the rice bowl. As a substitute for white rice, you can use brown rice in the meal, which makes the dish more health-friendly. The ingredients you need to make this dish are uncooked instant rice, chicken broth, chopped frozen green pepper, thawed, chopped onion, olive oil, ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips, frozen corn, thawed, frozen peas, thawed, dried basil, salt, pepper, and rubbed sage. The dish contains 239 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 914mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates (3g sugars, 2g fiber), and 19g protein. If you like adding some spices to your meal then use crushed red peppers for heat. 

If you love flavors in your dinner then the Loaded Mexican Pizza will be the best choice for the dinner today. The amazing fact is you can add anything to this pizza you want. If you love beans add them, if you love olives put them in the pizza. If you are craving veggies you can add some to the meal. You just need a few ingredients and your meal will be ready to serve in just 30 minutes. The ingredients we will use in the recipe are black beans, rinsed and drained, medium red onion, chopped, small sweet yellow pepper, chopped, ground cumin, medium tomatoes, chopped, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, 12-inch thin pizza crust, chopped fresh spinach, minced fresh cilantro, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and shredded pepper jack cheese. As this pizza is quite spicy. If you don’t want much spice then remove the chilli powder from the preparation. Nutrition facts are 295 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), and 15g protein.

The summertime with a juicy burger is a lovely combination. Isn’t it? This meal truly drives the name Scrum-Delicious Burgers. Different and delicious burgers with simple and common ingredients. When the minced fresh onions are added and toppings melt in the burger it will create a yum yum dinner you can't resist. The ingredients you need to prepare the Scrum-Delicious Burgers are finely chopped onion, ketchup, garlic clove, minced, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, cider vinegar, ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, hamburger buns, split and toasted, and cooked bacon strips. Nutrition facts are 472 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), and 33g protein. You can use lettuce leaves, tomato, onion, and pickle slices as optional ingredients. Adding these veggies as optional ingredients you can add more nutrition and taste. The good news is the burgers are ready to serve in just 22 minutes.

Have you ever tried to get the most from the ingredients you use in the recipes? If yes then the Salsa Steak Garlic Toast is the dish where you can take out the most from used ingredients without any leftovers. The salsa, sour cream, and garnish make a perfect and delicious sandwich to make you full for a while. Not about being full this dish will give you the feeling of satisfaction too. You can use chopped green onions or chives for the cilantro as an addition to the meal. The ingredients we need are frozen garlic Texas toast, olive oil, beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), thinly sliced, salsa, Sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro. Total time is only 25 minutes to prepare and cook this meal for 4 people. The nutritional values are 375 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), and 29g protein. Again the Salsa Steak Garlic Toasts is a contest winner and test kitchen-approved dinner dish.

The Sausage-Tomato Coconut Curry is a one-pan easy-to-cook recipe for your busy weeknights. Easy doesn’t mean less tasty. One of my readers said that her husband and kids are obsessed with this dish. When you are looking to add some twist to a vegan meal Sausage-Tomato Coconut Curry is the name that fits perfectly there. If you only have plain tomatoes instead of fire-roasted diced tomatoes then you can use the plain tomatoes too. But fire-roasted diced tomatoes add some smoky flavor to the dish. The ingredients are fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, cut into 1/2-inch slices, olive oil, medium onion, chopped, red curry paste, clove, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained, coconut milk, chopped fresh spinach, salt, pepper, and hot cooked rice. The total time to prepare and cook the meal is only 30 to 35 minutes. 560 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1139mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), and 22g protein are the nutrition fats you can expect after eating the meal. 

The Chinese-origin Cashew Chicken with Noodles is a delicious and crunchy dinner you must cook after a busy workday. An easy-to-cook dish loaded with veggies, bell peppers, and zucchini will make your friends and family happy. Chinese take-out dinner meals always give us immense pleasure and the Cashew Chicken with Noodles falls in that category of meals. Pan-fried crunchy chicken pieces become soft after we toss them in the sauce. The ingredients you need to make this wonderful dish are uncooked thick rice noodles, reduced-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, cloves, peanut oil, sesame oil, green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces, unsalted cashews, sweet chili sauce. Nutrition facts are 638 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), and 33g protein. As the calories and carbs are high it will make you full and satisfied. As an option ingredient, you can use Toasted sesame seeds to make it more delicious.

The Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers is the most requested meal by my family and friends. When we want to eat something with Mexican rice and salad Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers come to my mind for the day. This meal is stuffed with vegan pork, black beans, cheese, and avocado, which makes it a perfect summer dish. I always recommend grilling the veggies with poblano peppers. It adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the meal. You need only 30 minutes to cook this meal for 6 people. The simple ingredients you need are large poblano peppers, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chili powder, onion powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, aniseed, ground, and pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each). Nutritional values are great too, You will have 3 ounces of cooked pork with 1/2 pepper: 304 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. It is advisable to wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers.

If you have guests invited for today’s dinner then the Skillet Sea Scallops will be your must-cook meal tonight. This Contest winner dish is so easy to cook with simple ingredients and goes to win your guests too. Everyone’s favorite pasta mixed with green herbs makes the dish tender and citrusy shellfish. Whenever there is a need for a fast but gourmet dish the Skillet Sea Scallops come as the best accompaniment. Simple and easily available ingredients are dry bread crumbs, salt, butter, sea scallops, olive oil, white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, clove, and 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley. Nutritional values are 249 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 618mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), and 21g protein. This dish can be prepared and cooked in only 30 minutes. After adding some more minutes for resting you can serve it on the dinner table. 

If you are the one like me who loves to make more than 1 batch of dishes and keep them in the freezer then Spinach Turkey Meatballs is a perfect choice for you. You are about to make a favorable and tender dinner today with the help of turkey sausage and cheese. If you are a proud parent you can add some spinach to make it more delicious and your little kiddo will love the taste, especially if he/she is a picky eater. This dish only takes 30 minutes in total to prepare and cook. The ingredients you need to make the turkey sausage and cheese are package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, soft bread crumbs, grated onion, seasoned salt, eggs, and ground turkey. The optional ingredient you can use is Hot cooked pasta. Nutrition facts are 234 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), and 27g protein. You can serve the dish with mashed potatoes, pasta, and an Italian salad. 

When I first tried this dish it took me just 10 minutes to cook and serve. Trust me this 10-minute recipe always amazes me with its flavor and mouth-watering taste. Cilantro Lime Shrimp and garlicky lime marinade create a magical taste together. You can serve the dish with rice or tacos. The ingredients you need are chopped fresh cilantro, grated lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, salt, ground cumin, pepper, lime slices, and 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined. Now you are ready to make your today’s best dinner dish. Nutritional values are 167 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), and 19g protein. The best thing is you can keep this dish in the freezer for 3 days. 

When you love colorful meals as your lunch or dinner Nectarine Chicken Salad is your today’s take. Not only you or me if guests are coming for dinner they will love this attractive, colorful yet delicious dish. Like some other recipes written above Nectarine Chicken Salad is also a contest-winning dish.  A refreshing and enjoyable meal for summertime with a perfect combination of fat, carbs, sodium, and protein. The nutritional values are 266 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 5g fiber), and 26g protein. The ingredients you need to make this colorful meal are minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, lime juice, sugar, olive oil, clove, minced, torn mixed salad greens, medium ripe nectarines, thinly sliced, and 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced. As an addition, you can put crumbled bleu cheese, cut-up scallions, and celery. This recipe only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook. 

My father used to go fishing when I was a schoolboy. Since that time I have been a big fan of Lemon-Batter Fish. After catching those fresh fish from the pond, Dad made the dish most of the time. This recipe is one of the easy-to-cook dishes; you can prepare it in just 25 minutes. It will satisfy your taste buds when the variety of fish is cooked with lemon juice, flour, and batter. The ingredients you need to make this dish are all-purpose flour, divided, baking powder, sugar, salt, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, water, lemon juice, divided, perch or walleye fillets, cut into serving-sized pieces, oil, and Lemon wedges where Lemon wedges are an optional ingredient. Nutrition facts are 5 ounces of cooked fish: 384 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. You can use an air fryer instead of an oil fryer.

If you are a perfectionist with meals then the Steak with Chipotle-Lime Chimichurri is your best choice for today. The steak is full of flavor and very tender to eat. Chimichurri sauce adds a tangy and smoky flavor to the dish. Grilled steak with the sauce creates a perfect dinner for any occasion. The dish only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook. Preparation time is only 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. If you use flank steak and marinate the steak for 3 to 4 hours, it will add more taste to the dish. The nutritional values are 3 ounces cooked steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 336 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), and 22g protein. The ingredients you need to make this dish are fresh parsley leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, medium red onion, coarsely chopped, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic cloves, sliced, olive oil, white wine vinegar, grated lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and 2 pounds beef flat iron steaks or 2 beef top sirloin steaks (1 pound each). You can serve the dish with creamed corn or roasted potatoes. Vegan Salads are a good option too.

The Skillet Chicken Fajitas is a tasty, easy, and fun dish to serve on summer evenings. When you crave something quick yet delicious to serve on the dinner table, there is no other option than the Fajitas. To add more flavor and taste you can use guacamole and sour cream as optional toppings. Seasoned skillet chicken with bell peppers and onions makes this recipe a contest winner. The ingredients you can use are 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, lime juice, garlic clove, minced, chili powder, salt, ground cumin, 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges, medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips, medium yellow pepper, cut into strips, medium green pepper, cut into strips, 12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed, and cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese. Nutritional values are 21 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 999mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), and 38g protein. The total time to prepare this meal is 10 minutes and the cook time is 20 minutes. 

When you are exhausted after a busy weekday and need something as quick as dinner, Lemon-Butter Tilapia with Almonds is the perfect choice. I promise you will like the buttery and lemony Tilapia fish recipe. Like I do. This dish can be made with simple seasonings and butter sauce. The ingredients you need to make this dish are 4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each), olive oil, pepper, salt, 1/4 cup butter, cubed, white wine or chicken broth, lemon juice, and almonds. Trust me there is nothing quicker than this meal. You can prepare and cook this dish in just 10 minutes. The nutritional values are 1 fillet with about 2 tablespoons sauce and 2 tablespoons almonds: 269 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Toasting the almonds before sprinkling adds more flavor and great texture to the dish.

Again the Sweet and Spicy Chicken is a contest winner with its spicy sauce and sweet touch. Taco seasoning and salsa make this meal a kick to your taste buds. This dish can be served as an appetizer or main dish. You can serve this dinner with rice and added vegetables of your choice. To make the dish more delicious and faster to cook use boneless things and cubbed them instead of breast. The ingredients you need are 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil, chunky salsa, 1/2 cup peach preserves, and hot cooked rice. This meal only takes 20 minutes to prepare and cook. The nutrition facts are 301 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 985mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), and 23g protein. 

This sweet-and-sour recipe requires 30 minutes to prepare and cook. You need little attention while preparing this scrumptious dish. No-fuss pork Chops are sweet and tangy and you want to eat them with a spoon. If you are looking for a new weeknight favorite then No-Fuss Pork Chops will be in your favorite list from today. The ingredients you need to make this meal are pineapple juice, brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each), and medium onions, chopped. Hot-cooked noodles and sliced green onions are the option ingredients you can use while preparing the dish. The nutritional values are 1 pork chop: 315 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), and 28g protein. One of my readers doesn’t like pork but after eating the meal she said this is the first pork chop recipe she liked.

This is one of my favorite summertime BBQs over the years. The Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad is filled with chicken, cheese, veggies, and fruits which makes it an amazing side dish. You can count the Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad as a stand-alone meal too. All the good things I will say about this recipe are less as a compliment. If you love almonds then you can replace the cashews with almonds. The ingredients you need are spiral or rotini pasta, cubed cooked chicken, pineapple tidbits, drained, 1-1/2 cups sliced celery, thinly sliced green onions, seedless red grapes, seedless green grapes, dried cranberries, ranch salad dressing, and 2 cups salted cashews. You need 30 minutes and some resting time to prepare and cook the dish. The nutrition facts are 661 calories, 37g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), and 23g protein. As the calorie count is quite high this dish will make you full after dinner. 

Somedays we need low-carb and easy-to-make meals which is flavorable yet healthy as dinner. Herb & Cheese-Stuffed Burger is a goldmine for me when I look for a tasty yet healthy dish. You can stuff the burgers with creamy herbs to make it a delicious meal. To serve this dish to 4 people you just need 30 minutes of preparation and cooking. The ingredients for this dish are shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, softened, minced fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, divided, green onions, thinly sliced, dry bread crumbs, ketchup, salt, dried rosemary, crushed, dried sage leaves, and hamburger buns. Option toppings are Lettuce leaves and tomato slices. Nutritional facts are 383 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), and 29g protein. You can experiment with this dish with whatever you've got like frozen herbs and mushrooms!