How does Sous-Chef define quick?
Quick tags mean most active cooking and prep fit in about half an hour. Passive marinating or resting may extend total clock time.
Quick Recipes
348 recipes found
Skip the $15 takeout. These are weeknight dinners you can cook at home for about $5, in about 30 minutes.
Time is the constraint. Cost is the point.
Pair quick picks with the dinner meal-type hub, or follow the Meal Plan for Busy Weeknights guide when you want a full discover → plan → grocery loop.
Quick Pickled Red Onions (small Batch)
15 min · Easy · Other
Ground Chicken Tacos
25 min · Easy · Mexican
Easy & Healthy Canned Refried Beans
25 min · Easy · Mexican
Light Fresh Fish Tacos
30 min · Easy · Mexican
Gentle Chickpea & Vegetable Stew
40 min · Easy · Other
Wholesome Whole Wheat Pancakes
25 min · Easy · American
Fresh Pico De Gallo Salsa
15 min · Easy · Mexican
Sesame-ginger Vinaigrette
5 min · Easy · Other
Mixed Green Salad with Shredded Vegetables
15 min · Easy · Other
Lemon-garlic Grilled Asparagus
18 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato & Basil Salad with Balsamic Glaze
20 min · Easy · Italian
Crisp Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
10 min · Easy · Other
Fluffy Quinoa with Fresh Herbs
20 min · Easy · Other
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Cod with Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes
35 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Classic Seasoned Beef Burgers
30 min · Easy · American
Bright Berry & Citrus Medley
10 min · Easy · Other
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Shrimp and Veggies
30 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Angel Hair Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Asparagus, and Grape Tomatoes
35 min · Medium · Italian
Frequently asked questions
Are quick recipes always easy difficulty?
Often, but not always. A fast stir-fry may be medium if it juggles multiple components—check both tags on each recipe, or browse easy alongside quick.
Can I filter quick within a cuisine hub?
Yes. On Browse, pick quick plus a cuisine—or open Browse from this page with quick already selected.
Are quick recipes good for a full week of dinners?
Yes. Save several dinner recipes from this hub, drop them on the plan board, and generate one grocery list for the week.
How much do these cost?
We aim for home-cooked dinners around $5 instead of $15 takeout. Your grocery total depends on your store.
Where should I start for a weeknight system?
Read the Meal Plan for Busy Weeknights guide, then fill nights from this hub (or the dinner hub) so shopping stays one list.