Weeknight Meals

Veggie crumbles, a savory blend of vegetable and grain proteins, lend this chili a hearty, ground beef flavor. Look for it in the frozen foods section of the supermarket. To go with the chili, warm some of the new flavored tortillas, and add a composed salad of jicama and red onion with poppy seed ranch dressing. Then splurge with banana splits.

Cubans call this delicious stew enchilado, and while that might sound a lot like enchilada, the two dishes are nothing alike.

Madeira, shiitake mushrooms and hot pepper sauce make the gravy in this dish from Jack Fry's something special. It's great for brunch.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was created to accompany Seared Scallops with Tarragon Cream.

If you don't have any baby squash, just slice up some regular-sized ones. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A thick, rich soup that's very satisfying on a cold day, especially with warm tortillas or biscuits alongside.

The caramelized onion jam can be prepared three days before you make the sandwiches.

(TORTA DI TRE CIPOLLE CON TALEGGIO)

Serve grated cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa with the fajitas. Begin with Margaritas, and finish with coffee ice cream drizzled with Kahlúa.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Gussy up some couscous with chopped olives and red onion, and offer carrot and jicama sticks for crunch. Fill phyllo tart shells (from your store's frozen foods section) with vanilla pudding and sliced bananas for dessert.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.