Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (August 8 – 14)

Grilled chicken breast. Lemon salmon. Spaghetti. Repeat. If you’re tired of your usual rotation, these seven unconventional recipes are sure to spice up dinnertime. Each dish is a twist on a classic that’s interesting enough to satisfy, yet simple enough to prepare on the reg. Better yet, the list includes simple one-pan gems and even a no-cook meal that would impress roommates, picky kids and dinner party guests alike. Let’s start shopping, shall we?

This lemony seafood pasta is often made with linguine, but we substitute in-season zucchini noodles to make it lighter and more refreshing. Did we mention it comes together in a single skillet?

Behold: Your picky kid’s (or partner’s) new favorite casserole. There are endless riffs to try: Think cheese ravioli and pesto, mushroom ravioli and marsala sauce or lobster ravioli and vodka sauce.

Sure, mushrooms have officially dethroned cauliflower, but we’ll never get over these indulgent vegetarian tacos doused in homemade queso. The cauli is baked in a lime-kissed batter that’s spiked with taco seasoning.

During the dog days of summer, we lean on deli sandwiches more than you’d expect for dinner in a pinch. Here, you get all the fillings your heart desires (prosciutto! cheese! pickles!), but on a warm, crepe-like Dutch baby instead of bread.

You’ve had your fair share of red gazpacho, but when you try this sunny alternative, you’ll never go back. It’s milder and less acidic, thanks to yellow tomatoes and ripe summer peaches. Serve it with greens or a crusty baguette for dipping.

We don’t have beef with beef, but these handhelds are twice as nutritious as the O.G. Make them more filling by adding canned beans to the mix, or spice them up with jalapeños, pepper Jack cheese or hot sauce.