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10 easy recipe ideas when you’re not sure what to make

Perfect for busy nights when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
August 10, 2022 1:34 p.m. EST
August 10, 2022 1:34 p.m. EST

Wondering what to make for dinner? You’ve come to the right place. Scroll on to find easy ideas to satisfy any craving. Think tacos, pasta and more!

Quick and easy tacos

Get ready to be the hero of your family when they sit down to this delicious taco dinner.

Simple succotash

The ultimate warm weather side dish! Made with hearty fava beans, and crispy red bell peppers. and corn, this salad is refreshing and flavourful.

Easy vegetarian fried rice

This Chinese-inspired fried rice recipe will become an absolute fave. It’s quick and easy to make, customizable with any of your favourite mix-ins, and so irresistibly delicious.

15-minute sausage and leek pasta

A perfect pasta main course with leeks and Italian sausage.

Budget-friendly burrito

Bring back an old-school, but tasty, meal prep recipe.

Herby miso grilled salmon skewers

A unique take on traditional grilled skewers! Marinated in rosemary, basil, mint and garlic sauce, these salmon skewers are tender and the perfect dinner to make to satisfy everyone at the dinner table. 

Bacon and mushroom flatbread

This flatbread is made with bacon, a white kidney bean spread, oyster mushrooms, basil and cheese, perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

15-minute easy raw salad

This could be your go-to easy salad recipe. Packed with a medley of fresh and crunchy ingredients like broccoli, kale, carrots, pomegranate and pumpkin seeds - super nourishing and yummy! Tossed in a tangy dressing, that's the perfect match.

Tofu scramble

It’s so easy to make, high in protein, and ready in 15 minutes with only four ingredients!

Chocolate protein banana blender pancakes

Pancakes might be breakfast tied to being unhealthy. Adding protein as registered dietitian Karlene Karst suggests, can be a great way to incorporate extra protein into your diet if you eat plant-based (or in general).

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