Weeknight Winners®

This Italian classic is "a cook's recipe," which is to say, we give you all the components and how-tos that you need. You get to tweak it to your pantry and your preference.

A make-at-home riff on the grilled chicken you may have experienced at Vietnamese restaurants. An astoundingly quick marinade infuses the chicken with flavor in no time.

A terrifically easy (and, yes, slightly healthy) pizza that'll satisfy your craving in no time, whether on a hectic weeknight or a lazy weekend.

Spatchcocking is an easy technique that lets you roast a chicken faster and more evenly. Start your bird with a lemon and garlic seasoning and dinner will be served before you know it.

Nigel Slater's lovely way with everyday ingredients is showcased in this slightly glam approach that draws on both puréed and fried cauliflower along with warming spices.

No ordinary pork chops and apples recipe, this particular approach takes its sass from crisp, fried sage leaves and can be on the table in 30 minutes.

Dressed in a succulent citrus marinade, these sweet marshmallows from the sea are a cinch to make. In the time it takes to heat the grill, they'ree infused with flavor and ready to roll.

What did our discerning testers say about this recipe? "Wildy satisfying." "Zesty." "Quick and tasty." "A marriage made in heaven." "A stunning nosh." And they should know.

Perfect with all manner of salads, skewers, veggies, noodles, and more, this savory dressing doubles as a sauce. And a godsend on busy weekdays.

Tuna fish sandwiches can be made with so many variations that there's a version for everyone. Hank Shaw walks you through a few of his faves.

Iceberg lettuce gets a serious upgrade with this creamy vinaigrette, a handful of herbs and red wine vinegar. Not only iceberg lettuce, you'll slather it on everything.

A simple and cooling salad made with an increasingly trendy spring green that's capturing the attention of home gardeners and restaurant chefs across the country.

Sambal eggplant is an iconic Southeast Asian food because of its spicy, sweet flavors. Few ingredients and simple prep make it easy.

Creamy, cool, herby, and tangy, this homemade ranch dressing is unspeakably better than the stuff in a bottle or (shudder) envelope. Slather, drizzle, dunk, and dip away.

Creamy, cheesy, and no processed ingredients like in the boxed stuff? Yes please. America's Test Kitchen's mac and cheese delivers all of that.

A gluten and dairy-free, bread crumb coated chicken breast that's so crave-worthy, you're whole family will clamour for more. We swear, even the wheat lovers will adore them.

Comfort food at its finest—creamy polenta, packed with leafy greens and Parmesan. Full of nutritious veggies and on the table in 45 minutes. You're welcome.

Nearly everybody, no matter their age, loves chicken tenders. Crisp, golden, and gently spiced, your whole family will devour them.

An uber-quick and less traditional approach to chicken enchiladas gets you a tasty dinner, weeknight or not. The secret? Your toaster oven.

Here's how to use that leftover ham to embellish a classic grilled cheese to really quite exceptional effect.