These recipes are faster, cheaper, and way tastier than dialing delivery. Packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavor, they make staying in feel like a win. Weeknights just found their secret weapon. Goodbye, greasy paper bags.

Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops

Two breaded pork chops on a gray plate with parsley.
Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Say goodbye to dry, tasteless pork! Air fryer breaded pork chops give you juicy, tender pork with crispy breading! Get lots of flavor with this easy meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops

Chicken Biryani

Chicken biryani on a plate with raita.
Chicken Biryani. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken biryani is a succulent mix of chicken pieces steeped in a vibrant blend of spices, tucked amidst fragrant basmati rice.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Biryani

Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats

Stuffed melanzani served on a plate.
Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats filled with Mediterranean flavors bring an ordinary protein enriched meal to another level. Fully low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free, melanzane brings you that perfect vegetable addition for your BBQ or grilling evenings.
Get the Recipe: Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats

Apple French Toast Casserole

Piece of French toast casserole on a plate with a dusting of powdered sugar and a pitcher of syrup.
Apple French Toast Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Imagine biting into a warm, fluffy slice of this Apple French Toast casserole, topped with a drizzle of maple syrup. It will be a new holiday tradition!
Get the Recipe: Apple French Toast Casserole

Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower

Baked Riced Cauliflower in a bowl with a spoon.
Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Our Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower Recipe is a delicious low carb side dish that transforms ordinary cauliflower into a savory delight. This roasted cauliflower rice creates a nutty and caramelized flavor that complements any main course. It’s a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional rice and makes for an excellent accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower

Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

A sandwich roll filled with shredded beef, melted cheese, and green peppers on a white plate—perfect for quick dinners or easy dinner recipes.
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy crock pot Italian beef sandwiches with rich, savory seasonings and tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef sandwiches topped with gooey melted provolone.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Shrimp Yakisoba

A plate of stir-fried noodles topped with shrimp and garnished with chopped chives, set on a patterned cloth—perfect for easy dinners and delicious takeout alternatives.
Shrimp Yakisoba. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

If you prefer seafood to beef, this Shrimp Yakisoba is just the thing. The noodles are studded with plump shrimp and tender vegetables and tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. It’s an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Yakisoba

Homemade Cheese Bacon Nachos Chips

Keto Cheese Bacon Nachos Chips on a dark napkin.
Homemade Cheese Bacon Nachos Chips. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those Homemade Cheese Bacon Nachos Chips are the best thing you can imagine having with your dip, tacos, spread, part of your meal plan or just a crunchy chips for your evening time. Snack, that is fully gluten-free, grain-free, perfect for diabetics and done in few minutes is something that can not be compared with anything in the entire world.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Cheese Bacon Nachos Chips

Dairy-free breakfast casserole

Breakfast casserole on a white plate with more casserole in a pan behind it and a blue linen with steel bowls on top beside it and wooden spoon in front of it.
Dairy-free breakfast casserole. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Skip the morning chaos & whip up this gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast casserole! It’s grain-free, light, and seasoned with maximum flavor.
Get the Recipe: Dairy-free breakfast casserole

Low Carb Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce

Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce served on a white plate.
Low Carb Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Homemade Low Carb Gnocchi with Bacon and cream sauce enriched with flavorful cheese is the best comfort food you have been looking for. Fully grain-free, low carb, and gluten-free, this simple dinner would be your go-to favorite of all.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce

Burger Bowls

Burger bowl with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado and special sauce.
Burger Bowls. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This burger in a bowl recipe includes a homemade special burger sauce. It’s got all the toppings and flavors of your favorite fast food burger with a healthier spin!
Get the Recipe: Burger Bowls

Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad on a salad leaves.
Avocado Egg Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Best Avocado Egg Salad Recipe made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh herbs as a low-carb option with a twist to the classic egg salad with mayo. This healthy egg salad with the addition of avocado adds you a creamy and rich texture to the dish.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

A bowl of rice and chicken in front of a crockpot.
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Known for its delicious and flavorful taste, sweet Hawaiian Crockpot chicken is ideal for busy weeknights. The dish is made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Filipino Banana Turon Lumpia

Fried Filipino banana turon lumpia on a white plate.
Filipino Banana Turon Lumpia. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Experience a taste of the Philippines with this delectable banana turon lumpia. It’s a quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious air fryer recipe!
Get the Recipe: Filipino Banana Turon Lumpia

Chicken Karaage

A bowl of crispy fried chicken pieces garnished with chopped green onions sits next to uncooked noodles and a small bowl of sliced green onions—perfect inspiration for easy dinners and homemade meals.
Chicken Karaage. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Everyone loves my Chicken Karaage. Golden brown, tender and juicy chicken pieces are full of flavor, and extra crispy on the outside.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Karaage

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican corn salad in bowls, garnished with parmesan cheese and lime wedges, with forks on the side.
Mexican Corn Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Mexican Corn Salad has all the flavors of street stall corn on the cob—sweet corn, creamy butter, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced Jalapeños, chili flakes, and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Corn Salad

Air Fryer Brats

Air fryer brats on buns with potato chips on the side.
Air Fryer Brats. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cooking brats in the air fryer is so incredibly simple and quick you won’t believe it! Even the most die-hard grilling fans will be impressed with these tender and juicy air fryer brats. And best yet, they’re ready in under 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brats

Air Fryer BBQ Wings

A plate of grilled chicken wings is served with a white dipping sauce, perfect for easy dinner recipes, placed on a wooden table next to a striped cloth, dried chili peppers, garlic, and an onion.
Air Fryer BBQ Wings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Wings

Chilaquiles

Overhead shot of chilaquiles on a black plate with a fork and knife on the side.
Chilaquiles. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This easy chilaquiles recipe includes chorizo and a red chili sauce (homemade or store-bought). It makes a tasty and filling breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chilaquiles

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Low angle shot of a plate of fried chicken with sesame sauce and sesame seeds.
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Do you love crispy, sweet-savory Sesame Chicken from your favorite Chinese restaurant? My family says this air fryer version is just as good!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

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