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Ready to make a quick dinner for yourself and your significant other? Here are 18 simple small dinner recipes that you can use to make a go-to meal.
You don’t need to do much to make a great dinner on a regular weeknight. Especially when you’re serving no more than two people, that’s why you need a few handy recipes that you can use to make a go-to meal. And this is where we come in.
We’ve made a list of 18 fabulous recipes for a quick and easy small dinner that can serve two (or more if necessary). Choose your favorites from our list and enjoy!
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One Pot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff
This is a fantastic one-pot beef and mushroom stroganoff. A comforting, delicious weeknight dinner that you can make on the fly. Follow the link for the cooking method.
Bourbon Shrimp
This is an amazing recipe for bourbon shrimp – a twist on a simple take-out dish. See the link for the complete ingredients and instructions.
Sheet Pan BBQ Smoked Sausage Dinner
What a delicious recipe for sheet pan bbq smoked sausage dinner that you can make in 20 minutes. See this article for the complete method.
Cheesy Baked Ravioli
This is a terrific, easy cheesy baked ravioli – it’s quick, simple and delicious. Follow the article for the instructions.
One Pan Cheesy Sausage Pasta
Check out a delicious one pan cheesy sausage pasta. It’s an all in one dinner that you can get quickly on the table (under 20 minutes). See the link for the complete ingredients and instructions.
Stacked Eggplant Parmesan
What a delicious stacked eggplant parmesan that includes three kinds of cheese, red sauce topping, and basil. See this article for the complete instructions.
One Skillet Chicken Parmesan with Orzo
This is terrific one-skillet chicken parmesan with orzo – a healthy twist on your favorite meal. See the article for the complete recipe.
Pan-Seared Trout with Italian-Style Salsa
Check out a fantastic pan-seared trout with Italian-style salsa. You can replace the trout with salmon, tuna, or catfish. See the link for the cooking method.
Quick and Easy Chicken Stir Fry
This is an amazingly fast and easy chicken stir fry that takes 15 minutes to make. See the link for the complete method.
Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta
Check out terrific asparagus and shrimp with angel hair pasta. You’ll make it ready to serve in one dish. Follow the link for the complete cooking instructions.
Seasoned Tilapia Fillets
This is a delicious recipe for seasoned tilapia fillets. It’s a healthy and straightforward solution for a quick dinner. Follow this article for the cooking method.
15 Minute Lo Mein
This is a delicious recipe for a 15-minute Lo Mein. You can make it with simple soy sauce, sesame oil, ramen noodles and veggies of your choice. Follow this link for the complete recipe.
Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese
Check out a delicious chicken and broccoli with homemade shells and cheese. Follow this link for the cooking method.
One Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon and Asparagus
What a delicious recipe for one pan lemon garlic salmon and asparagus. You can make it in under 10 minutes. Follow this article for the cooking instructions.
Easy Beef and Broccoli
Check out a great recipe for easy beef and broccoli that you can make from scratch in 15 minutes. See the article for the recipe.
30 Minute Shepherd’s Pie
This is a terrific 30-minute Shepherd’s pie recipe. Follow this article for the instructions.
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
This great shrimp fettuccine alfredo is worthy of an Italian restaurant. Follow the article for the complete method.
Easy Greek Meatball Skillet with Lemon Orzo
This is a great recipe for easy greek meatball skillet with lemon orzo. Follow this link for the cooking method.