Your Favorite Weeknight Dinners in 2016

Uncomplicated and easy—that’s how a weeknight dinner should be, in our opinion.

After a long day, who wants to spend the whole evening in the kitchen, measuring ingredients and stirring five pots at once? Any volunteers? That’s what we thought.

That’s why we compiled these 10 deliciously practical weeknight dinners for you to indulge in any day of the week—allowing you more time for friends, family, exercise—or the couch.

Bring the aromas of India to your kitchen and enjoy the delicate lemon taste in combination with garam masala and yogurt.

This one’s for meat-lovers and done in no time. Plus, you can cut the homemade fries if time is an issue, as well as adapt the seasoning to your personal preferences.

This juicy burger tastes especially great during the cold season with its hearty combination of sauerkraut, cheese, bacon, and pickles.

Delicious skewers that can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. The accompanying sauce is 100% lactose-free and heavenly creamy.

Chocolate in a savory sauce? Oh yes! Mexican Mole sauce with aromatic spices, nuts, tomatoes, and chocolate is excitingly tasty and makes for a very surprising meal.

While the idea of grilling salad might sound counterintuitive, the unusual preparation creates a different flavor profile and goes really well with the exquisite dressing.

This well-balanced dish is characterized by spicy gyros and fresh tzatziki—plus, it’s served in half an hour.

This is a weeknight splurge, but this dish can easily be prepared with crayfish or shrimp instead.

This surprising meal proves that the Mexican kitchen has a lot more to offer than just tacos and burritos (not that we don’t love them).

Casseroles are a rewarding meal because you can let the oven do all the work, while you put your feet up. This one stands out for its delicious combination of salmon, broccoli, and potato.