These dinner ideas are as simple (and tasty) as they get.
by Hannah LoewentheilBuzzFeed Staff
Maybe you're a terrible cook. Maybe you just don't feel like cooking something fancy. In any case, you can still put something delicious on the table. Here are a handful of seriously easy recipes you truly can't mess up.
This vegetable lo mein tastes just as good as takeout, and it'll be on the table faster than the delivery man could get it to your door. Get the recipe.
Everyone could use a few easy roasted chicken recipes in their rotation. These chicken thighs go from ordinary to super flavorful with the help of honey, balsamic, garlic, and butter. Get the recipe.
This classic finger food gets a fancy upgrade with the help of the sautéed buttery mushrooms and melted gouda cheese. Of course, you can always add your go-to toppings and condiments. recipe.
The best part about one-pot pasta recipes is that you can get creative. Follow the recipe or toss in whatever vegetables you have lying around. Get the recipe.
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Vegetables get coated in a mixture of butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic, then roasted in the oven with your favorite type of sausage until tender and delicious. Get the recipe.
A simple rub made with a handful of household spices — cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika — takes salmon to the next level. Get the recipe.
You don't have to buy the fanciest steak you can find. An affordable chuck steak will do the trick. After all, it's all about the delicious sauce. Get the recipe.
You can play around with whatever ingredients you like best. Just roast a sweet potato in the oven, slice it, and remove some of the flesh, then bake it for a little longer stuffed with your favorite garnishes. Get the recipe.
Start with store-bought naan and load it with your favorite pizza toppings. You can get as fancy as you'd like, but you can never go wrong with a humble margherita. Get the recipe.
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Think salads, sandwiches, and wraps. If that feels intimidating, just throw a bunch of stuff in a bowl (like canned beans, canned veggies, shredded cheese) and call it a day. Or you can put a bunch of snacks, dips, and other small bites on a plate and call it charcuterie.
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