To busy to cook? Tired of take-out? Why not check out these five, fast and easy dinner ideas? No complicated techniques, long cooking times, or big messes to clean up - just fast and delicious, no-fuss food.
10-Minute Shrimp and Bean Stew
Photo © John Mitzewich
This very nutritious, very fast, shrimp and bean stew recipe is a great dish to whip up when time is short, and you want a light, yet hearty meal. Make sure you have some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth the shrimp and beans are simmered in.
Almost Fat-Free Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups
Photo © John Mitzewich
This healthy and delicious chicken recipe is a snap using a cooked rotisserie chicken from the market, and a jarred salsa. The contrast between the crisp, cold lettuce cups, and the spicy, stewed chicken is wonderful. This chicken recipe can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
10-Minute Vegetable Chili
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You won't miss the meat in this great vegetarian chili recipe. This vegetable chili is healthy, delicious, and super fast to make.
Scallops with Asparagus
Photo © Meryl Paul
This scallops with asparagus recipe is a simple and elegant dish. It’s only has a few ingredients, and it’s fast and easy to prepare. Scallops and asparagus are a terrific combination and the white wine butter sauce really brings them together.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake
Photo © John Mitzewich
This ingenious chicken Parmesan requires no breading, no frying, and only takes minutes to put together. Since there is no fried coating in this chicken Parmesan recipe it's much lower in calories and fat. The crouton crust serves double-duty by soaking in the sauce and chicken juices, as well as forming a crispy, cheesy topping.
