1. Wild Mushroom Risotto for Two
Pairs perfectly with a bottle of red. Recipe here.
2. 30-Minute Sesame Mango Chicken Teriyaki
A chicken recipe that's easy, tangy, and far from boring (finally). Recipe here.
3. Brown Butter Scallops With Parmesan Risotto
Scallops may sound intimidating, but they cook in like five minutes. Recipe here.
4. Salsa Verde Pork Enchilada Casserole
A casserole that's somehow even better as leftovers. Recipe here.
5. Chili-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak With Maple Bourbon Butter
Step up your steak game. Recipe here.
6. Beet and Sweet Potato Stacks
For all you elegant vegetarians. Recipe here.
7. Roasted Chorizo, Grapes, Rice, and Lentils Skillet Dinner
I know; I didn't know you could roast grapes either. Recipe here.
8. Roasted Butternut Squash, Quinoa, and Jalapeño Chimichurri Tacos
Somehow refreshingly light and totally filling at the same time. Recipe here.
9. Cacio e Pepe With Bacon
It's Italian for "cheese and pepper" pasta, but this is with zucchini noodles. Recipe here.
10. Vegetable Tamale Pies for Two
OMG, is heaven just a big ol' bowl of tamales?! Recipe here.
11. Coq au Vin Grilled Cheese
Chicken braised in wine, topped with melted cheese, and sandwiched between two golden pieces of bread. Recipe here.
12. Beer-Simmered Clams
Further proof that everything is better with beer. Recipe here.
13. Easy Chicken Parmesan
Everyone should know how to make this. Recipe here.
14. Cheeseburger Pizza
🎶 You get the best of both worlds. 🎶 Recipe here.
15. Spaghetti Squash Quiche
You can do so much more with spaghetti squash than just stuff it or pretend it's spaghetti. Recipe here.
16. Creamy Amaranth Polenta With Chickpea Marinara
Creamy, hearty, and tastes like the recipe has been in the family for ages. Recipe here.
17. Cornish Hens With Cherry Sauce
A sweeter and tbh cuter version of regular roast chicken. Recipe here.
18. Chipotle Lime-Glazed Pork
This tenderloin is just so damn juicy. Recipe here.
19. Brown Sugar Salmon
The easiest, classiest fish recipe ever. Recipe here.
20. Spicy Chicken Thighs With Seared Avocados and Pilsner Butter Sauce
Layered on a bed of angel hair pasta and kale. Recipe here.
21. Beer Cheese Fondue With Roasted Vegetables
Fondue for two. 💛💛 Recipe here.
22. 20-Minute Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls
Approximately one million times better than takeout. Recipe here.
23. Butternut Squash Baked Mac and Cheese
Hey, there's veggies, it's a grown-up meal. Recipe here.