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    Home » Roundups

    10 Easy Weeknight Meals That Don’t Require a Recipe

    Published: May 8, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Not all recipes require much of a step-by-step process. When you are short on time, patience and need the simplest solution to satisfy yourself and others, turn to these simple meals that you can make while on autopilot. This collection presents meals that involve ingredients without much procedure. Combining breads, fresh veggies, various cheeses and essentially layering them, you got tasty meals without any sweat. You barely have any instructions to read! Let's celebrate the evenings that start short but end amazingly!

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    Caprese Flatbread

    Photo Credit: I Heart Vegetables

    This Caprese flatbread is made with juicy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and fresh basil for a tasty twist on Caprese salad. A delicious and vibrant meal for weeknights when you are short on time. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Caprese Flatbread

    Cajun Egg Salad

    Photo Credit: Flavorful Eats

    This Cajun Egg Salad is a simple but delicious concept to try. This recipe features the creamy egg salad you know and love, with the flavorful addition of bold Cajun spices.  A fun twist on an old classic!

    Get the recipe: Cajun Egg Salad

    Meatball Subs

    Photo Credit: Freezer Meals 101

    These Meatbull Subs are super simple for weeknight meals. You can even prep ahead all of the ingredients and store them in the freezer until you need them. Juicy meatballs, marinara sauce, oozing cheese, on bread. You can't go wrong!

    Get the recipe: Easy Meatball Subs Recipe

    Biscuit Pizzas

    Photo Credit: In The Kids Kitchen

    These Biscuit Pizzas are so easy to create at home, and kids love them! Making them the perfect midweek treat for the family. So convenient because you can make them with canned biscuit dough baked in a muffin tin!

    Get the recipe: Biscuit Pizzas

    Pesto Tomato Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Two Kids And A Coupon

    This Pesto Tomato Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich is bursting with flavor and simple to put together. Melted cheese, pesto flavors, and tomato come together in this caprese-style grilled cheese. You have to try it!

    Get the recipe: Easy Pesto Tomato Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Shrimp Tacos

    Photo Credit: Amandas Cookin

    These Shrimp Tacos are loaded with just the right amount of spice thanks to chipotle and chili powder. Juisy and easy to make you can top them with fresh salsa, avocado slices, and crunchy cabbage.

    Get the recipe: Shrimp Tacos

    Tomato Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Small Town Woman

    This Tomato Sandwich is a super simple recipe to make that uses just six simple ingredients. Full of flavor, you can enjoy this sandwich in the summer and recreate it quite simply at home.

    Get the recipe: Tomato Sandwich

    Garlic Butter Pasta

    Photo Credit: Amandas Cookin

    This Garlic Butter Pasta is one of the easiest 30-minute stovetop meals you can make that still packs a flavorful punch! Serve it as a side dish or main course with either chicken, shrimp, or steak.

    Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Pasta

    Ham and Cheese Sliders

    Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

    These Ham and Cheese Sliders are simple to make and perfect for a weeknight meal idea. Ham and cheese is a favorite combination and something the whole family will love. Plus, you can experiment with different fillings too.

    Get the recipe: Healthy Ham and Cheese Sliders 

    Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

    Photo Credit: Amandas Cookin

    This Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe has just the right amount of heat with a rich and creamy cheese sauce made right on the stovetop in under 30 minutes. You have to try this!

    Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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