Take theme nights one step further and meal plan a whole theme week! Choose a cuisine you like, such as Asian, and make a dish from that country or region each night. It's a great way to explore new flavors.
After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful and tangy pork dish. Now, every time I make it for my family, it reminds me of those special visits. Everyone who tries it loves it. -Cherry Williams, St. Albert, Alberta
This is a simple pad thai loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It’s quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia
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This flavor-rich slow-cooker beef and broccoli dish is a family favorite. It requires little prep on your part—toss most of the ingredients in the slow cooker and by dinner you'll have a ready-made meal that's both hearty and flavorful.
These popular Vietnamese pork lettuce wraps are light and tasty, easy to make and filled to the brim with delicious flavor. Bonus: from start to finish they're ready to eat in well under 1 hour.
My whole family loves this Szechuan chicken. My husband prefers it without peppers, but he is happy to let others have his! I use the ginger paste that comes in a tube and pre-shredded carrots to save time. —Christine Snyder, Boulder, Colorado
While traveling in Thailand, my husband sampled a local version of this tasty soup from street vendors. We have tried many variations, and this comes the closest to his recollection. We double the recipe so we have lots of leftovers. —Donna Noecker, Plano, Texas
Our easy Korean kimchi fried rice recipe bulks up leftover white rice with spicy, pungent kimchi. When topped with a fried egg, it makes a quick, filling meal.
Originally Published: August 12, 2020
Emily Racette ParulskiAs a senior editor, Emily manages Taste of Home’s newsletter and promotions team and edits digital content. She has been writing and editing food and lifestyle content professionally for more than a decade. When she’s not working, Emily can be found in her kitchen baking something sweet or enjoying a scoop of frozen custard somewhere in Milwauk.
