Weeknight dinners need to be fast, forgiving and satisfying. The best ones rely on a short ingredient list and a method you can almost do with your eyes closed.

Stir-fries

A stir-fry is the ultimate quick dinner. Once everything is chopped, the cooking takes minutes, and almost any combination of protein and vegetables works.

Tacos and wraps

Spiced chicken, beans or vegetables tucked into a warm tortilla make a fun, hands-on meal that lets everyone build their own plate.

Pasta with a simple sauce

You are never far from dinner with a packet of pasta in the cupboard. A garlic and oil sauce or a quick tomato base turns it into a proper meal in under twenty minutes.

Egg-based dishes

Eggs are the busy cook's best friend. A frittata, a shakshuka or a simple fried rice with egg delivers a warm, comforting plate in no time at all.