An easy meal is one you will actually cook on a tired Tuesday, not one that looks simple in a photo. The guides in this category focus on repeatable formulas, short lists of dependable defaults, and the small decisions that make cooking at home win over ordering in.
Where to start
- What are some easy meals you can cook without too much effort? Meal formulas you can vary instead of recipes you have to follow.
- What should you cook first if you are trying to stop ordering takeout? Best when convenience is the main thing standing between you and home cooking.
If easy meals keep slipping by midweek, the meal planning guides explain why and how to build a plan with room to bend.