You’ll Be Making These 29 Dinners Long After June Ends

There’s something about making these dinners that just sticks with you. They’re the kind of meals you’ll keep coming back to, not just this month, but way past it. They’re simple in the best way—nothing too fancy or complicated, just meals that hit right and work any night of the week. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a crew, these are the recipes that end up in the regular rotation without even trying. June might’ve brought you here, but you won’t need a calendar to keep these going.

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Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Risotto. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Crispy, spicy, and done in 20 minutes, this salt and pepper tofu hits the mark for easy weeknight dinners. It's the kind of fast, crunchy meal you’ll keep coming back to.
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Jamaican Rasta Pasta

An overhead image of cooked rasta pasta on a serving bowl. — Jamaican Rasta Pasta. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This vegan rasta pasta comes together in 30 minutes with simple, fresh ingredients. It’s the kind of easy dinner that sticks around in your routine for good reason.
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Authentic Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Close up of cacio e pepe in white bowl with fork and spoon. — Authentic Bucatini Cacio e Pepe. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

With just three ingredients and a no-fail method, this cacio e pepe is as straightforward as it gets. It’s a solid go-to that makes sense to keep making anytime.
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Mushroom Stroganoff

Creamy mushroom stroganoff is ready in 30 minutes and works with whatever base you’ve got. It's the kind of fast comfort food that doesn’t lose steam after June.
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Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Tofu lettuce wraps come together quickly with crunchy veggies and umami flavor. Once you make them, they’re hard not to repeat week after week.
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Vegetarian Enchiladas

Vegetarian enchiladas covered in queso and a fast homemade red sauce feel like a weekend meal but cook like a weeknight one. Once they’re in your rotation, they tend to stay there.
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Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry

This frozen vegetable stir fry with tofu is ready fast and built from pantry staples. It's a no-brainer for nights when you want flavor and crunch without starting from scratch.
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Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma is packed with sautéed eggplant, tomato sauce, and fresh basil—all in about 30 minutes. It’s one of those easy meals you won’t stop making anytime soon.
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Easy Cabbage Curry

An overhead image of cooked cabbage curry in a round plate. — Easy Cabbage Curry. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This cabbage curry is a one-pot dinner done in 25 minutes and works with what you already have. It’s the kind of meal you’ll keep turning to when time is tight.
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Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Risotto

Teriyaki salmon with mushroom risotto hits a balance of flavor and ease without overcomplicating dinner. It's a practical choice that works again and again.
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Slow Cooker Tofu Tikka Masala

An overhead image of slow cooker tikka masala in a bowl with rice, with a slow cooker on the background. — Slow Cooker Tofu Tikka Masala. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Slow cooker tikka masala is rich and comforting without much effort. It’s perfect for when you want something cozy on repeat with zero extra work.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo

This lighter take on alfredo uses cottage cheese and comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s fast enough for busy nights and good enough to keep making after June.
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy mushroom pasta is garlicky, easy, and done in 30 minutes. It's the kind of meal that lands in your regular lineup without even trying.
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

Sweet potato black bean tacos come with a quick lime crema and lots of flavor. They’re fast and flexible enough to make over and over again.
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Spicy Soba Noodles

These spicy soba noodles pack heat, crunch, and bold flavor in under 30 minutes. It’s one of those meals that earns a spot on repeat.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

An overhead image of sun dried tomato pasta in a rectangular dish. — Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Sun-dried tomato pasta is a one-pot dinner loaded with garlic, ricotta, and parmesan. It’s rich, fast, and easy to keep in your weekly rotation.
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Quick Fried Rice with Leftover Rice

Horizontal image of fried rice in a white bowl with brown chopsticks on the side. — Quick Fried Rice with Leftover Rice. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Fried rice made with leftovers comes together in 15 minutes and uses whatever’s in the fridge. Once you make it, it becomes your go-to fix.
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Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

This Instant Pot tortellini soup is full of veggies and cheesy pasta, ready in half an hour. It’s one of those easy comfort meals you’ll keep in your back pocket.
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Stuffed Shells (with Ricotta)

Stuffed shells with ricotta and marinara come together without much effort and bake until bubbly. It’s an easy comfort food you’ll want to make more than once.
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Maple Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan

Maple Dijon chicken sheet pan dinner comes with roasted bacon and veggies—all done on one pan. It’s made for busy nights and makes sense to bring back often.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips-Quick and Easy

Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips on a white plate with white sauce. — Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips-Quick and Easy. Photo credit: Chicken Air Fryer Recipes.

These air fryer chicken strips are juicy, crisp, and cook in 20 minutes. They’re a reliable, quick fix for any night when dinner needs to happen fast.
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Chicken Stir Fry

A white plate with chicken and mushrooms in a sauce. — Chicken Stir Fry. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Stir-fries like this come together fast with whatever ingredients you’ve got. It’s a great way to make something fresh without starting from scratch every time.
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Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Skillet chicken thighs with bacon and green beans are done in 20 minutes, all in one pan. It’s fast, hearty, and worth repeating when dinner needs to be easy.
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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Roasted Lamb

A photo of a sheet pan Mediterranean roast lamb with chickpeas and cherry tomatoes. — Sheet Pan Mediterranean Roasted Lamb. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Roasted lamb with vegetables on a sheet pan is done in 20 minutes and keeps things simple. It’s a solid way to bring flavor to the table without making a mess.
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Air Fryer Mongolian Beef

Closeup of crispy beef in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds. — Air Fryer Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Mongolian beef in the air fryer is sweet, savory, and done in 20 minutes. It’s the kind of meal you’ll want to make again when takeout doesn’t sound fast enough.
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Spicy Vegan Noodle Soup

Spicy ramen noodle soup comes together in 10 minutes with bold flavor and simple ingredients. It's an easy win when you want something fast and hot.
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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Steak and broccoli stir-fry is fast, filling, and ready in 20 minutes. It’s the kind of meal that makes sense to keep on regular dinner rotation.
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Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner

A picture of ketchup over cheesy onion and ground beef skillet dinner. — Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Cheeseburger skillet dinner mixes beef and tomato sauce for a quick, hearty meal. At just 20 minutes, it’s one of those easy go-tos that keeps getting made.
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Chicken Miso Soup

Chicken miso soup comes together quickly with broth, miso, and simple add-ins. It’s a fast, light dinner that works anytime you're short on time.
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