Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes From Top Chefs

Name: Besciamella
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) whole milk; nutmeg, to taste; salt, to taste; 2 tbsp butter (see notes); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

When time and energy are at a premium, having these quick and easy dinner recipes on hand can help you come through deliciously in the kitchen. Our selection of chef-chosen options will make short work of your culinary prep. Even if you're new to the art of home cooking, you'll find quick and easy dinner recipes for beginners that will have you cooking like a seasoned gourmet in no time.

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Chicken Larb (Laab Gai)

Appetizer | Thai

486 CAL.

Chicken Larb (Laab Gai)

14 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 1h

This chicken larb, also known as laab gai, features ground chicken in spicy lime juice with roasted rice powder. Easily substituted with pork, turkey, beef, shrimp or baked tofu, this versatile dish will fill your kitchen with fragrant aromas.

Verified Chef

Chef Krong

486 CALORIES / SERVING

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai)

Dinner | Thai

824 CAL.

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai)

19 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 1h

Basil fried rice, also known as kao pad nam prik pao gai, is a fragrant fried rice that highlights Thai sweet basil. Flavorful chicken, spices and vegetables mingle together in a roasted chili paste for a delightful meal.

Verified Chef

Chef Krong

824 CALORIES / SERVING

Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nua)

Appetizer | Thai

572 CAL.

Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nua)

16 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 1h

Thai beef salad, also known as yum nua, features a spicy cucumber salad with grilled beef. Spicy and bright with roasted chili paste, chili peppers, fresh herbs and lime juice, itвЂ™s a tantalizing, easy dish.

Verified Chef

Chef Krong

572 CALORIES / SERVING

Aloo Matar

Dinner | Indian

196 CAL.

Aloo Matar

13 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 35m

Aloo matar is a deliciously quick and easy curry made with a base of onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and fragrant authentic Indian spices. Aloo and matar which means potato and green beans respectively in the Indian language, Hindi, is the origin of the dish's name.

Verified Chef

Chef Manjiri

196 CALORIES / SERVING

Besciamella

Dinner | Italian

148 CAL.

Besciamella

5 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 20m

Besciamella is a velvety smooth Italian-style bГ©chamel sauce. This sauce is best known for its use in lasagna but can also be served with steamed vegetables or a nice cut of meat.

Verified Chef

Chef Davide

148 CALORIES / SERVING

Herb-Crusted Lamb Lollipops

Appetizer | New American

119 CAL.

Herb-Crusted Lamb Lollipops

7 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 15m

Herb-crusted lamb lollipops take little effort but pack a lot of flavors. Tender lamb is seasoned with fresh herbs for a wonderfully elegant and flavorful dish.

Verified Chef

Chef V.

119 CALORIES / SERVING

Keto Alfredo Sauce

Dinner | Italian

705 CAL.

Keto Alfredo Sauce

6 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 15m

This easy keto alfredo sauce comes together in under 10 minutes and is made in one pan. It is the perfect pairing of butter and cheese with a touch of garlic to amp up the flavor.

Giselle Park

705 CALORIES / SERVING

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Dinner | New American

249 CAL.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

6 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 35m

This fast and easy air fryer chicken wings recipe makes crispy fried chicken without breading or deep frying. Juicy chicken is enveloped in a delicately crispy shell and coated with a spicy pepper sauce for a piquant kick.

Verified Chef

Chef Laura

249 CALORIES / SERVING

Instant Pot Salmon

Dinner | Pescatarian

459 CAL.

Instant Pot Salmon

9 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 10m

Buttery Instant Pot salmon is a delicious and easy dinner that takes under 10 minutes to make. Cook the salmon with green beans for a simple side dish.

Tiffany La Forge

459 CALORIES / SERVING

Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Three Ways

Appetizer | Italian

194 CAL.

Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Three Ways

14 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 20m

Here we show you how to make gluten free breadcrumbs three ways, depending on preference вЂ” made from either gluten free bread, rice cereal or almonds.

Tiffany La Forge

194 CALORIES / SERVING

Air Fryer Tofu

Appetizer | Korean

264 CAL.

Air Fryer Tofu

5 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 35m

Whip up this quick and crisp air fryer tofu for a tasty appetizer or delicious vegan dinner paired with rice and vegetables. This tofu is especially flavorful thanks to gochujang вЂ” a sweet and spicy fermented Korean chili paste.

Tiffany La Forge

264 CALORIES / SERVING

Okonomiyaki Sauce

Appetizer | Asian

40 CAL.

Okonomiyaki Sauce

4 Ingredients - 3 Steps - 2m

Okonomiyaki sauce is made with only four ingredients and whips up in just a minute. Try making your own umami-packed Japanese sauce at home with this simple recipe.