Weeknight Recipes

Weeknight cooking should be easy and exciting—and that’s exactly what we’re all about here at PWWB. These are our tried-and-true weeknight recipes: quick, practical, and packed with bold, satisfying flavor.

Most come together in 45 minutes or less, thanks to pantry staples, fresh seasonal produce, and smart shortcuts. You’ll find everything from sheet pan dinners to one-skillet meals—all designed to help you get a delicious dinner on the table without the stress.

An overhead shot of a small white handled bowl of creamy tomato soup topped with cracked pepper and basil leaves on a white marbled surface alongside a striped blue and white cloth. A second bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich sit alongside it. Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes)
An overhead shot of turkey chili in a dark green bowl atop a white surface. The bowl is surrounded by an orange cloth, tortilla chips, a bottle of beer and plates of sliced avocado and lime wedges. Damn Good Turkey Chili with Beans & Beer (Thick & Hearty!)
An overhead shot of parmesan roasted brussels sprouts on a sheet pan. One of the sprouts is resting in small dish of sauce on the pan. Extra-Crispy Roasted Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan (4 Ingredients)
An overhead shot of prepared fall panzanella salad on a white oval plate atop a textured beige surface. The tray sits alongside a golden cloth napkin, a jar of dressing, and glasses of white wine. Fall Panzanella Salad with Squash and Focaccia Croutons
An overhead shot of roasted caramelized carrots topped with thyme leaves on a white plate atop a white marbled surface. Seriously Caramelized Roasted Carrots (Never Mushy!)
An overhead shot of creamed spinach in a large silver skillet with gold handles on a grey surface. The pan is surrounded by a striped cloth, a box of Boursin cheese, a jar of cream, a pepper mill and a bowl of parmesan cheese. Absolutely Unreal Creamed Spinach with Boursin (20 Minutes)
An overhead shot of a serving of bucatini all'amatriciana in a stoneware bowl on a white marbled surface. The bowl is surrounded by a second bowl of pasta, a beige cloth, a glass of white wine and dishes of parmesan and parsley. Bucatini all’Amatriciana (25 Minutes)
An overhead shot of five assembled chicken tacos and bowls of taco meat and salsa on a white scalloped oval platter atop a white marbled surface. Once-A-Week Ground Chicken Tacos (15 Minutes)
One-Minute Homemade Taco Seasoning
An overhead shot of turkey meatballs on a bed of pasta with pesto sauce on a white scalloped plate, garnished with basil leaves and shaved parmesan. The plate sits on a grey textured surface alongside a second dish of pasta, dishes of parmesan, pine nuts, basil leaves and tomatoes. Juicy Baked Pesto Meatballs (Turkey or Chicken)
An overhead shot of two tostada shells topped with grilled chicken and tostada salad on a blue speckled plate atop a blue surface. A jar of cilantro lime vinaigrette sits in the background. Zesty Lime Chicken Tostada Salad
An angled shot of a clear glass of cilantro lime vinaigrette on a white marbled surface alongside cilantro leaves, salt and a halved lime. A spoon is drizzling dressing into the jar. Zippy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (5 Minutes)
A side angle shot of a glass jar of caesar dressing. A spoon is holding up and dripping a spoonful of dressing back into the jar. A striped cloth, halved lemon, and bowl of parmesan surround the jar. Thick and Creamy Homemade Caesar Dressing (5 Minutes)
An overhead shot of charred sweet corn Caesar salad in a large shallow white bowl with a wooden serving spoon alongside a striped cloth on a light blue surface. The bowl is also surrounded by halved and juiced lemons, a jar of dressing, and bowls of black pepper and parmesan cheese. Summer Caesar Salad with Charred Sweet Corn
An overhead shot of grilled lobster tails garnished with chives on a bright blue plate. Lemon wedges and a small dish of melted butter sit alongside the tails. 4-Ingredient Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter
An overhead shot of a large white platter and a small white plate of tomato peach caprese salad on a light pink surface alongside a striped cloth and a jar of vinaigrette. Fresh Summer Peach Caprese Salad with Tomatoes (15 Minutes)
A close-up angled shot of white balsamic vinaigrette being drizzled from a spoon into a jar of dressing on a white plate atop a white marbled surface. A bottle and glass of vinegar sit in the background. Light and Tangy White Balsamic Vinaigrette (5 Minutes)
An overhead shot of a large white bowl of peanut noodle salad on a peach surface. A blue and white striped cloth, fresh herbs, chopped jalapenos and a dish of peanut sauce sit alongside the bowl. 30-Minute Veggie-Loaded Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
A close-up shot of a small bowl of peanut sauce with a small spoon in the center of a tray of chicken skewers and sliced veggies. 10-Minute Creamy Peanut Sauce or Dressing
An overhead shot of shrimp pesto pasta in a large white bowl atop a straw charger on an off-white surface. The pasta is garnished with pine nuts and basil leaves, and sits alongside a glass of white wine and a second bowl of pasta. 25-Minute Shrimp Pesto Pasta