After a long day of work, the last thing most people want to do is spend endless hours in the kitchen — even if we love a quick and easy recipe every now and again. So to make life just a little simpler for you, we’ve compiled a list of easy dinner ideas you can make this week, tomorrow or even tonight. From air fryer maple tahini salmon to chicken schnitzel, these easy dinner recipes will make weeknight cooking a breeze.
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Chicken Schnitzel
Starting off our list is this delicious and crispy chicken schnitzel. Every bite is a flavour-packed wonder in your mouth — and it only takes about 30 minutes to make! With a few simple household ingredients, cooking dinner will be a breeze.
Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Sweet and savoury is exactly what this dish aims to do. Ready in about 30 minutes, these air fryer maple glazed pork tenderloins take the guesswork out of deciding what flavours to add. Plus, all you really need is an air fryer!
Chamoy Salmon Tacos With Watermelon Pico de Gallo
If you’re looking to spice things up a bit, try these refreshingly hot chamoy tacos. Made with juicy chunks of salmon and topped with a fresh watermelon Pico de Gallo — making dinner this easy will feel like a reward.
Mushroom Miso Pasta
We know you love pasta, and you definitely love mushrooms — so this 30 minute miso pasta recipe won’t be a hard sell for you. Made to creamy perfection, this popular recipe brings together incredibly earthy and rich umami flavours in minutes.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Have you ever tried to make an entire chicken in an air fryer? Maybe it’s time. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in 5 minutes. Yes, you will have to wait for an hour to cook — but that just frees up so much extra time to make a side, watch TV or our favourite thing to do, nap.
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Cantonese Chow Mein
This crispy Cantonese chow mein is probably one of the quickest recipes on Food Network Canada. Made in 20 minutes, this dish serves up big portions and even bigger flavours. This is the ultimate hangover cure, late night dinner, friendsgiving or really anything you want it to be.
German Flammkuchen
This ‘flame cake’ recipe is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dinner without needing tons of meat. Layered with onions, bacon and sour cream — this dish embodies the meaning of comfort food in its entirety.
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Gochujang Sloppy Joes
A classic Sloppy Joe, but with a spicy twist: gochujang! This quick Korean-inspired recipe is the flavour-packed ticket you need to one deliciously deceptive easy dish. Instead of your typical beef patty, we absolutely recommend opting for this.
Maple Tahini Salmon Bites
If you’re looking for a punch of protein and prefer fish instead of meat, then this recipe for maple tahini salmon bites is for you. With a few simple ingredients and an air fryer, you’ll be able to have a full dinner ready in 10 minutes.
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Citrus Rainbow Trout
Bright, bold and full of citrus flavour — this deliciously fresh sheet pan rainbow trout is the all-in-one experience you’ve been asking for. Pile every ingredient you plan on using into one sheet pan, bake and then serve! It couldn’t be simpler.