Weeknight meals can be less of a threat if you have the chance to plan ahead. Here are 12 recipes that are on constant rotation in my house. Most can be on the table in 30 minutes (or less!) they are healthy, belly filling and also budget friendly. They make pretty big portions too, great for leftovers or if you are feeding a crowd. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Don’t forget to tag #marlameridith on Instagram if you share your creations!  

Casseroles like my Family Favorite Vegetarian Lasagna are very budget friendly,  very healthy and the perfect way to assure leftovers!

These Greek Nachos have been making all kinds of delicious waves over Pinterest lately…it’s time you try them too!

Another take on nachos that you can’t pass up are these Irish Nachos, using thinly sliced potatoes as a base instead of classic tortilla chips.

No need for take-out when you can make this healthy Lightened-Up Sesame Chicken with Broccoli and Couscous.

This One-Pot Pasta with Beef and Broccoli can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!

Chicken and Dumpling Soup is belly filling, healthy, protein packed and super delicious. A comfort food essential!

We all love this Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara, it’s been blowing up all over the web with wonderful reviews. Great Italian food can easily be made in your own home!

One-Pot Beef Stroganoff Soup is a flavor packed, easy to make and clean up dinner.

Easy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that I prefer to make in a cast iron skillet

These Best Ever Swedish Meatballs are just that and then some! Serve with rice, spaghetti and a side salad (or steamed veggies)  for a full meal.

Vegetarian Sheet Pan Nachos, here’s option #3 for a quick meal. Made in a foil lined sheet pan makes clean up so simple!

Orecchiette with Sausage, Mushrooms and Spinach only tastes fancy…it takes no time at all to whip up this delicious dinner.