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16 Easy Recipes That Make Any Day Feel Like Friday!

Published: Oct 19, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Who says weekends get all the good food? With these 16 easy recipes, every day can taste like Friday! Get ready for deliciousness!

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are so tender they fall right off the bone! Packed with flavor, they taste just like your favorite BBQ joint’s! You can make the best pork ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Zucchini with Ground Beef in a casserole dish with a spoon.
Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is super easy to whip up! Loaded with cheesy goodness, it’s a perfect dish for any night of the week!
Get the Recipe: Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe) in a black bowl with bell peppers, basil, and limes.
Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

The Best Thai Green Curry Recipe is your go-to for a quick meal, made easily in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker! This low-carb green chicken curry is also perfect for slow cooking!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry

One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

A close-up of a pot of beef stroganoff with wide egg noodles being scooped by a spoon, showcasing one of our 14 easy dinner recipes. The dish is garnished with parsley.
One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Weeknight dinners can be equally quick and comforting with this One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff! This meal has all the flavors of traditional stroganoff, but is made with fresh mushrooms, lean ground beef, tasty egg noodles, and NO CANNED SOUP!
Get the Recipe: One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Creamy Tomato Sauce with a spoon in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce is sure to be your new go-to dinner! With simple ingredients, it’s a delicious meal the whole family will adore—and it’s dairy and gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Air Fryer T-bone Steak

Air Fryer T-Bone Steak on a plate with pepper and parsley
Air Fryer T-bone Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer T-bone Steak is super easy to prepare! It turns out incredibly juicy and is totally foolproof! Once you try it in the air fryer, you might never want to grill one again!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer T-bone Steak

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters in a white casserole dish.
Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters are the ultimate easy dinner! With garlic and fresh lemon juice for seasoning, they’re delicious and done in just 30 minutes. Best of all, they’re paleo and keto-friendly!
Get the Recipe: Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe on a white plate with potatoes, carrots and parsley.
The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This is the simplest Instant Pot rump roast recipe you’ll ever try! Whether you use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, this dish is sure to please the whole family!
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables on a sheet pan with foil, broccoli, onions, radishes, and parsley.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This easy Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables recipe is a winner! It’s ideal for a relaxed dinner when you want something delicious without the fuss.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans in a white bowl with a fork.
Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans dish is perfect for a quick and healthy meal with no mess! Using only one skillet, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch with cauliflower, cheese, and parsley in a white casserole dish with a wooden spoon.
Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy this Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, a cheesy dish that’s bound to be a hit! With minimal ingredients, it’s a quick and easy option for dinner.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Lemon Pepper Thighs with parsley on a white plate.
Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and aromatic dish, ideal for an easy dinner! This recipe blends the sweet tang of honey, the zesty brightness of lemon, and the mild kick of black pepper.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon with parsley on a white plate.
Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe turns out perfectly each time! With just 2 ingredients, it’s flaky and tasty, making dinner ready in under 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon with rice, butter, parsley, black pepper, and a salad on a black plate.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is super simple to make with just 2 ingredients! I love how fast the air fryer cooks the salmon filets, resulting in perfect meals every time!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo on a white plate with parsley, sesame seeds, lettuce with bell peppers, bleu cheese, parmesan and a fork.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are perfect for a quick late-night dinner! Juicy and packed with flavor, these boneless skinless thighs use only 2 ingredients and cook in under 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak on a white plate with butter, parsley, garlic and asparagus.
Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Experience the game-changing Air Fryer Ribeye Steak! Using simple ingredients, you’ll enjoy a perfectly tender and juicy medium-rare ribeye cooked right in your air fryer!
Get the Recipe: Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

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