Wildly Delicious Weeknight Dinners For January

In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’ll be on your way to a saucy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

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While the combination of broccoli and cheese is a classic for a reason, this is not your Grandma’s casserole. With crunchy, fresh broccoli, a creamy garlic and shallot béchamel sauce, and a crunchy panko topping, this is sure to make you want to eat your veggies.

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We’ll be honest: we’re a little obsessed with French onion soup. The melty cheese, jammy caramelized onions, and rich broth is a flavor combination we just can’t get enough of. To turn the flavors of this favorite into a substantial meal (or hearty appetizer), we added chicken meatballs and even more cheese in this skillet recipe.

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You can stuff sweet potatoes with pretty much anything. We took these into Tex-Mex territory with a combo of ground turkey, onion, carrots, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Roast and assemble the sweet potato boats ahead, and just top with sour cream and hot sauce when ready to eat.

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Don't get us wrong, we love the steak in a classic Philly cheesesteak, but...we heart chicken even more, so we created a semi-lighter version by sautéing thinly sliced chicken breast alongside onions and peppers. Don't worry, the whole thing still gets covered with cheese—provolone, not Cheez Whiz!

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For this recipe, creamy hummus is topped with spiced ground lamb, onions, and fresh herbs. It's served with whole wheat pita for scooping, and pickled veggies to cut through the richness and add a bright pop of flavor. Throw it together for a veggie-packed, quick dinner or lunch—this recipe works any time of day.

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This isn't just a quesadilla filled with mozz and pepperoni. It's topped with the works and looks JUST like an actual pizza. Plus, it's so easy to make, and even easier to customize.

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Dreaming of a big bowl of your favorite creamy pasta with less fat and more protein but with all of the flavor and texture you’re looking for in a good Alfredo? We've got you! Add meat, à la classic chicken Alfredo, or keep it simple—it's guaranteed to impress no matter what.

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We pizza'd rigatoni...and we'll never turn back. What can we say? Our love for pizza knows no limits. Hot tip: if you really want to make sure that the ricotta mixture fills EVERY LAST BIT of each tube of pasta, you can pipe it instead.

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Coq au vin (or rooster with wine) is a classic French dish that isn't as complicated as it sounds. In it, chicken is braised in wine and finished off with butter for the most perfectly silky sauce. Channel your inner Julia Child, and make this anytime you want to impress at your dinner party or date night this January.

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If you're trying to sneak more gluten-free dinners into your weeknight roundup, you MUST try this cheesy potato lasagna. We doctored store-bought marinara sauce with ground beef to make it super hearty, and of course we didn't skimp out on the cheese. 😈

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When we’re craving crispy egg rolls but need a more filling, but still healthy option, we turn to these egg roll bowls. These unwrapped bowls are the perfect solution when you want all the flavors of the take-out snack, but are in need of something to keep you full for hours to come.

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This is THE vegan pasta you make for lifelong dairy lovers. Rich and creamy, with deep tomato flavor, it’s sure to have everyone digging back into the pot for another serving.

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Though traditionally each individual item would be cooked separately, then placed on a fluffy bowl of white rice, by using a sheet tray, we're eliminating half that work. We arranged mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, and marinated beef on a sheet tray, but you could sub in more or less of pretty much anything you want!

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Looking for a cozy casserole to spice up your weeknight vegetarian repertoire? Make these white bean enchiladas. Stuffed with creamy green chili white beans and topped with melty cheese, these simple but hearty enchiladas will become your new comfort food favorite.

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This pasta dish will transport your tastebuds right to Italy. If you've never tried crispy prosciutto, just wait—you might never return to plain bacon in your pasta again! This pasta dish will transport your tastebuds right to Italy.

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Arroz con pollo is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriously, you just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftovers, so you can enjoy it all week long.

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Chewy, sticky, and satisfyingly meaty without any of the meat, this recipe is so hearty we believe it could convince even the biggest of mushroom haters that these veggie heroes aren't so bad after all. They come together in less than an hour too!

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We're not crying, you’re crying. Sure, our eyes might be stinging from peeling and slicing this many onions, but we're also claiming these tears as happy tears, because a simple, versatile dish with this much cheese can only be happy, right? In the world of basic onion boils, this is the upgrade you need.

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Cilantro and lime is a classic duo that we can't get enough of, particularly in winter when everything's feeling drab. This flavor combo is sure to wake your taste buds up! If you're also a major fan, check out our cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wraps. You won't be disappointed.

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