Molly Yeh’s Dinner Recipes That Will Make Weeknights a Breeze

Chicken pot pies are hearty and homey but Molly figured out a way to remove the pie crust and maintain its deliciousness — by replacing the pastry with tater tots. Kids will love this twist on a classic (and adults too).

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This well-rounded supper is simple, healthy and ready on the table in under an hour. But that’s not even the best part – all you need is a sheet pan that makes the post-dinner cleanup just as speedy.

Molly Yeh’s salad recipes are a thing of beauty, so her take on a Midwestern classic shouldn’t surprise. The farro, kale, squash, prosciutto, Parmesan and almonds will be something your taste buds won’t ever forget.

Molly takes your average meatloaf and manages to both elevate it and make it especially kid-friendly, thanks to the hot dog twist.

You’ve likely been having grilled cheese sandwiches since you were a kid but Molly’s grown-up version will make the perfect replacement for the classic.

Easier than a savoury pie but somehow more elegant, this show-stopping galette will wow anyone you’re dining with — and they’ll be convinced you spent hours making it!

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Adding vegetables to go along with your meals is always important but it can also get a little old and boring. Why not take your side dish of carrots and turn it into one of Molly’s modern salads? It can be served cold, room temp or warm, satisfying everyone’s preference.

The sweet of the Italian sausage and the tart from the broccolini are transformed by the mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan. This recipe is an easy one to add to your roundup of regular dinners.

These kicked-up chickpeas find a smooth, savoury balance, thanks to the Greek yogurt and salty feta.

Who says you need a tortilla or shell to enjoy a taco? Molly’s version uses a paper bag as the vessel and achieves that crunchy texture from salt and vinegar chips. Yum!

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There’s something fun and more enjoyable about mini servings. The refrigerated pie dough certainly helps cut the prep time but it’s the smokiness of the bacon and sweetness from the peas that will have you devouring more than one.

While the salmon marinates in the fridge for 30 minutes, you can ready your sides to accompany this heavenly seafood dish.

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The “twist” here isn’t that they’re quick (though, they are); but rather, it’s that these meatball sliders are meatless and actually made from nuts.

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Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these potato sides are served with a dressing that’ll knock your socks off.

If you thought you couldn’t make pot stickers in an hour, think again. The dough is actually simple to make, requires little sitting time and they’ll be formed and thrown into boiling water in short order.

Molly uses chicken sausage for these puff pastry-wrapped goodies. And while you can certainly opt for regular ketchup and mustard, she takes the flavour profile to another level with her spicy and sweet dips.

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Molly Yeh’s hummus recipe is ideal for dipping your pita bread or veggies in, or can be eaten by the spoonful. Don’t worry, we won’t tell.

The freshness from the cucumber and tomato along with the rich, tangy feta transforms this salad from rustic to sophisticated.

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