Preparation

Wondering what to make for dinner? Need some inspiration? Here’s our list of suggestions: dinner recipes that take less than an hour of mostly hands-off time. Yes, there will be pasta (or noodles!) and, yes, it will be delicious. We’ll be here every Friday with five weeknight dinners, including recipes, shopping lists, and everything you need to streamline your week ahead.

It’s a busy time of year, but you still need to eat well. That’s why we focused on quick, healthy meals when putting together this week’s dinner rotation. We’ve shared three recipes that take half an hour or less to make (one only needs 15 minutes!); the other two take a little longer, but there’s plenty of hands-off cooking, so you’re not standing at the stove the whole time. Plus, every meal is hearty, healthy, and delicious—pure fuel for this festive season.

Here are the produce and fresh ingredients you need to buy for your meals this week: