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Category: Weeknight

“Easy Evening Meals” – The “Weeknight” category at ChampsDiet.com is perfect for busy evenings. These recipes are quick, simple, and satisfying, ensuring that even on the busiest nights, you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. From one-pan wonders to 30-minute meals, these dishes are designed to minimize time in the kitchen while maximizing flavor.

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Easy Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
BreadsQuick breadsWeeknight

Easy Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons cinnamon1...

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Juanita Roberts' Blueberry Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Juanita Roberts’ Blueberry Cake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar1 eggs1 cup softened butter3 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2...

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Corny Cornbread
BreadsQuick breadsWeeknight

Corny Cornbread

Ingredients: 4 cups frozen cream-style corn4 cups frozen whole kernel corn1/2 cup margarine, softened1...

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Cheese Ball with Pesto
AppetizersSpreadsWeeknight

Cheese Ball with Pesto

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce1/2 cup grated...

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BreadsHealthyWeeknight

Batter Rolls

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 cup water1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast1 1/2 cups...

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Hearty Stuffed Artichokes
< 4 hoursVegetablesWeeknight

Hearty Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 lb ground turkey1/2 lb lean ground beef1...

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Choucroute Garnie (Sauerkraut and Meat)
< 4 hoursTime to makeWeeknight

Choucroute Garnie (Sauerkraut and Meat)

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, salt and peppered to taste4 cooked sausages, of your choice8...

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Baked Garlic with Blue Cheese and Rosemary
AppetizersOvenWeeknight

Baked Garlic with Blue Cheese and Rosemary

Ingredients: 6 heads garlic3 tablespoons butter, cut into slices1/4 cup olive oil1 (14 1/2...

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Tofu with Key West Barbecue Sauce
BeansSoy/tofuWeeknight

Tofu with Key West Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu2 tablespoons white flour2 tablespoons cornmeal1 1/2 teaspoons poultry...

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Rum Raisin Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Rum Raisin Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats, Uncooked1/4 cup nuts, Chopped3 tablespoons brown sugar, Packed3...

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Sock-It-To-Me Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Sock-It-To-Me Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) packages yellow cake mix1 cup sour cream1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4...

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Sweet Cream Cheese Noodle Kugel
Pastarice and grainsWeeknight

Sweet Cream Cheese Noodle Kugel

Ingredients: 8 ounces broad egg noodles2 cups sour cream8 ounces whipped cream cheese8 ounces...

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French Onion Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

French Onion Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium sweet onions2 tablespoons butter8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms2 cups shredded swiss...

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Mary's Zucchini Bread
BreadsFor large groupsWeeknight

Mary’s Zucchini Bread

Ingredients: 3 large eggs1 cup vegetable oil2 cups grated zucchini2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups...

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Boneless Pork Chops with Gravy
MeatPorkWeeknight

Boneless Pork Chops with Gravy

Ingredients: 1 bottle Italian dressing ( I used Kraft Light)6 -8 boneless pork chopsflouroil1...

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Herb Salami Roll Ups
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Herb Salami Roll Ups

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas8 ounces cream cheese with herbssliced salami Directions: Spread each tortilla...

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Harvest Pumpkin Bread
BreadsFor large groupsWeeknight

Harvest Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon...

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Best Ever Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesVegetablesWeeknight

Best Ever Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 7 -8 medium potatoes1/2 cup butter8 ounces sour cream2 tablespoons minced onions1 tablespoon...

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Grandma's Beans
BeansSide dishesWeeknight

Grandma’s Beans

Ingredients: 1 can kidney beans1 can pork and beans8 ounces bacon1 can tomato sauce2...

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Almond Mocha Cake
< 4 hoursFor large groupsWeeknight

Almond Mocha Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped almonds1 1/4 cups strong coffee1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup...

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Grandma Norns " Bear Soup" Minus the Bear
Kid FriendlySoups & stewsWeeknight

Grandma Norns ” Bear Soup” Minus the Bear

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package beef stew meat1 large onions, choppedsalt and pepper1 (6...

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Easy Tiramisu Dessert
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

Easy Tiramisu Dessert

Ingredients: 9 slices poundcake ( enough to cover bottom of 11×7 baking dish)3/4 cup...

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Western Beans
BeansSide dishesWeeknight

Western Beans

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon...

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AppetizersKid FriendlyWeeknight

Barbecued “Lil Smokies”

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon...

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Poppy Seed Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Poppy Seed Cake

Ingredients: 1 yellow cake mix1 cup oil1 1/2 packages instant butterscotch pudding mix (...

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Sugarless New York Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Sugarless New York Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs4 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon Equal sugar substitute2...

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Krystal's Spinach Enchiladas
MexicanNorth americanWeeknight

Krystal’s Spinach Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 packages spinach, chopped1/2 onions, chopped1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced ( or canned)1...

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Carrot and Zucchini Chocolate Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Carrot and Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: 2 cups flour2 cups sugar1/4 cup cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1...

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Pacific Marinated T-Bone Steak
PotluckVegetablesWeeknight

Pacific Marinated T-Bone Steak

Ingredients: 350 g beef t-bone steaks2 tablespoons paprika1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme4...

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Dijon and Honey Pork Chops in Foil Packets
MeatPorkWeeknight

Dijon and Honey Pork Chops in Foil Packets

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick1/2 cup sliced carrots1/2 cup...

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Onion Bacon Cheese Stuffed Baked Potatoes
PotatoesVegetablesWeeknight

Onion Bacon Cheese Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 cup onions, chopped ( white,red,or combination)1...

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Bill Knapp's Au Gratin Potatoes
PotatoesVegetablesWeeknight

Bill Knapp’s Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 cups potatoes, diced, boiled and chilled1/2 cup butter1/4 cup flour2 cups milk1/2...

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Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked and diced1 (32 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs1/3 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons sugar2 1/2 cups unsweetened...

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15-minute Jello Trifle
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

15-minute Jello Trifle

Ingredients: 1/2 frozen pound cake, cut in cubes1/4 cup orange liqueur or 1/4 cup...

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South of the Border Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

South of the Border Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn, drained15 ounces...

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Bran Date Bread
BreadsOvenWeeknight

Bran Date Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unbleached flour, Sifted1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup...

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The Best Twice Baked Potatoes
OvenSide dishesWeeknight

The Best Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes8 slices bacon3/4 cup sour cream1/4-1/3 cup milk ( or...

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Cinnamon Bread
BreadsHealthyWeeknight

Cinnamon Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1/4 cup shortening1 cup sour milk ( put 1/2...

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Breakaway Vegetable Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsWeeknight

Breakaway Vegetable Bread

Ingredients: 3 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup margarine, melted1/2 lb bacon, cooked...

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Halushki
< 4 hoursSide dishesWeeknight

Halushki

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 teaspoon salt2 medium onions1 cup margarine1/2 cup butter1 (16 ounce)...

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Texas Bean Bake
BeansOvenWeeknight

Texas Bean Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces1/2 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1/2...

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Acorn
Side dishesVegetablesWeeknight

Acorn, Butternut Squash and Parsnips Gratin

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried...

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BreadsDiabeticWeeknight

Zucchini Bread – Plain

Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached flour1 cup Splenda sugar substitute ( sugar substitute)5 teaspoons baking...

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Five Star Tiramisu
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

Five Star Tiramisu

Ingredients: 2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted1 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese1 1/2 cups...

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chocolate eclairs
DessertOvenWeeknight

chocolate eclairs

Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk1 vanilla beans2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons flour6 egg...

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Sour Cream Bundt Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Sour Cream Bundt Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup margarine3 eggs, separated1 cup sugar1 cup sour cream1 3/4 cups flour,...

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BeefMeatWeeknight

Beef in Red Wine

Ingredients: 6 lbs sirloin tip roast or 6 lbs steamship round3 cups dry red...

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Ricotta Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Ricotta Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons all-purpose flour16 ounces cream cheese15 ounces...

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Almond Fudge Banana Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Almond Fudge Banana Cake

Ingredients: 3 Dole Bananas, peeled ( extra-ripe medium)1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup margarine, softened3...

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Cinnamon Pull Aparts
BreadsKid FriendlyWeeknight

Cinnamon Pull Aparts

Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread doughcinnamonlight brown sugarsugar1/4-1/2 cup melted butter or 1/4-1/2 cup...

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Marmalade-Mustard Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishWeeknight

Marmalade-Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons honey1/2 tablespoon curry powder2 teaspoons...

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BreadsEggs/dairyWeeknight

Cheddar Bread Ring

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups bread flour2 tablespoons sugar, Granulated1 packet active dry yeast or...

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Hash Browns Beef Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealWeeknight

Hash Browns Beef Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 ounce) cans...

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CandyDessertWeeknight

Martha Washington Candy

Ingredients: 2 boxes confectioners’ sugar ( sifted)1/2-1 cup butter ( softened)1 can sweetened condensed...

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Kugala
PotatoesVegetablesWeeknight

Kugala

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, diced9 large white potatoes, grated2 tablespoons flour6 eggs, beaten1/2 cup...

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Cherry Tomatoes on Provolone Garlic Bread
< 4 hoursSide dishesWeeknight

Cherry Tomatoes on Provolone Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 2 pints cherry tomatoes2 scallions, coarsely chopped (white part only)1/4 cup parsley, finely...

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City Chicken (But It's Not Chicken!)
MeatPorkWeeknight

City Chicken (But It’s Not Chicken!)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork, cut into cubes1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4...

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AppetizersSpreadsWeeknight

Banana Peppers ala Dave

Ingredients: 14 -15 seeded and chopped banana peppers1 can diced tomatoes1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons...

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ChocolateDessertWeeknight

Death by Chocolate Bombe

Ingredients: 1 square BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin2/3 cup whipping cream6 squares...

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