1. Spaghetti Carbonara
damndelicious.netSpaghetti + egg + cheese + garlic + bacon. (Optional: parsley to garnish.) Get the recipe.
2. Steak & Potato Hash
ohsweetbasil.comSteak + bell peppers + onion + spices + potatoes. (Note that with this and most other recipes on this list, you'll also need three pantry staples: salt, pepper, and olive oil.)Get the recipe.
3. Colorful Pasta Salad
Pasta + arugula + mozzarella + red peppers + pesto. Get the recipe.
4. Black Bean Soup
gimmesomeoven.comBlack beans + salsa + cilantro + cumin + garlic. Get the recipe.
5. Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken
Chicken + lemon + garlic + rosemary. Get the recipe.
6. Balsamic-Glazed Salmon
cookingclassy.comSalmon + balsamic + white wine + honey + dijon. (Optional: Rosemary to garnish.)Get the recipe.
7. Crock Pot Italian Beef
iowagirleats.comRoast beef + broth + Italian seasoning mix + pepperoncinis + relish. (Plus, anything you'd like to pair it with, like hoagie rolls and cheese, or a side of fresh veggies.) Get the recipe.
8. Easy Stovetop White Chicken Chili
gimmesomeoven.comChicken broth + shredded chicken + white beans + salsa verde + spices. (Plus: Any toppings you'd like: avocado, cilantro, sour cream.) Get the recipe.
9. Thai Pumpkin Soup
Chicken broth + canned pumpkin + chili pepper + coconut milk + red curry paste.Get the recipe.
10. Quick Ramen Bowl with Fresh Veggies
budgetbytes.comRamen noodles + spinach + mushrooms + green onions. (Optional: Top with egg, serve with chili-garlic paste or Sriracha.) Get the recipe.
11. Pesto-Chicken Stuffed Peppers
layersofhappiness.comShredded chicken + bell peppers + mozzarella + quinoa + pesto. Get the recipe.
12. Versatile Vegan Pesto
buzzfeed.comWalnuts + garlic + pea shoots + mint leaves. (Plus, whatever you'd like to pair the pesto with - like pasta, crusty bread, or veggies.) Get the recipe.
13. Sweet Lemon Shrimp
damndelicious.netShrimp + hoisin sauce + honey + lemon juice/zest + cilantro. Get the recipe.
14. Marinated Kale Salad with Almond Butter
blissfulbasil.comKale + almond butter + apple cider vinegar + agave nectar + tamari or soy sauce. (Plus, any mix-ins you'd like: tomatoes, pepitas, etc.) Get the recipe.
15. Bacon & Asparagus Pasta
gimmesomeoven.comPasta + bacon + asparagus + white wine + Parmesan. Get the recipe.
16. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
tablespoon.comPork tenderloin + root beer + barbecue sauce + hamburger buns. Get the recipe.
17. Vegetarian Lentil Lasagna
ciaoveggie.comLasagna noodles + tomato soup + lentils + pesto + cheese. Get the recipe.
18. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
skinnytaste.comChicken + garlic power + oregano + cumin + salsa verde. (And anything you'd like to serve it with, like tortillas or seasoned rice.) Get the recipe.
19. Tilapia with Roasted Corn
tasteandtellblog.comTilapia + corn + chili powder + mayo + lime. Get the recipe.
20. Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup
allparenting.comDiced tomatoes + cannellini beans + leeks + kale. Get the recipe.
21. Easy Cheesy Tortellini Bake
pipandebby.comTortellini + marinara + shredded mozzarella + fresh mozzarella + parsley. Get the recipe.
22. Skillet Chickpeas and Greens
collegiatevegan.comChickpeas + spinach + garlic + cumin. Get the recipe.
23. Tacos with Spiced Black Beans and Avocado
naturallyella.comTortillas + black beans + goat cheese + avocado + spices. (Optional: Lime-honey glaze.) Get the recipe.
