Garlic parmesan risotto — creamy, restaurant-style stovetop arborio rice with garlic, white wine and real parmesan. The technique that never fails. 35 min. ...

Oreo milkshake — thick, creamy cookies-and-cream shake with just 4 ingredients. Diner-style, blends in 5 minutes. The kids' favorite. ...

Spinach feta chicken burgers — juicy Greek-style ground chicken patties packed with spinach, feta, garlic and dill. Won't dry out. 30 minutes. ...

Chicken stir fry with vegetables — better than takeout in 25 minutes. Velveted chicken, broccoli, peppers, snap peas in garlic-ginger soy sauce. ...

Cheese enchiladas with salsa — Tex-Mex classic with corn tortillas, three cheeses, red enchilada sauce. The comfort dinner. 40 min. ...

Lemon herb chicken and potatoes — one-pan roasted bone-in chicken thighs with baby potatoes, lemon, garlic, thyme, rosemary. 50 min weeknight dinner. ...

Chicken rigatoni pasta — Tuscan-style cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, parmesan. Restaurant dinner in 40 min. ...

Quinoa black bean mango salad — fresh tropical salad with quinoa, black beans, mango, red pepper, cilantro lime dressing. Meal-prep friendly. 30 min. ...

Cheesy chicken quesadillas — crispy golden tortillas with seasoned chicken, three cheeses, served with salsa, sour cream, guacamole. 25 min. ...

Creamy pasta salad with bacon — bowtie pasta in ranch dressing with crispy bacon, cheddar, cherry tomatoes. The cookout side that disappears. 25 min. ...