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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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Poor Man's Steak
< 4 hoursMain dishWeeknight

Poor Man’s Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup milk1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup cracker crumbs1 teaspoon salt1...

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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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Sloppy Beef
< 4 hoursKid FriendlyWeeknight

Sloppy Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef12 ounces chili sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon vinegar1 large...

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Side dishesVegetablesWeeknight

Gourmet Sweet Potato Supreme

Ingredients: 5 sweet potatoes, baked until tender1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla1...

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Angel Food Cake Waldorf
CakesDessertWeeknight

Angel Food Cake Waldorf

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cocoa3 cups whipping cream1/3 cup toasted almonds,...

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4 layer dessert

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2-1 cup butter1/2 cup pecans1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla8 ounces cream...

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Side dishesVegetablesWeeknight

Roasted Vidalias

Ingredients: 4 medium vidalia onions or 4 medium other sweet onions, each peeled and...

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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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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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Date
CakesDessertWeeknight

Date, Honey and Walnut Loaf

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dates1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/3 cup...

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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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Cinnamon Bread
BreadsHealthyWeeknight

Cinnamon Bread

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

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Butter Madeira Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Butter Madeira Cake

Ingredients: 225 g flour2 teaspoons baking powder175 g caster sugar175 g butter, softened3 large...

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Sausage Bread
BreadsQuick breadsWeeknight

Sausage Bread

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup grated swiss...

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Pampered Chef Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

Pampered Chef Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages brownie mix ( and ingredients to prepare per...

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Atkins Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Atkins Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup pine nuts1 cup macadamia nuts2 packets sugar substitute3 tablespoons butter, melted16...

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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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BreadsHealthyWeeknight

No knead rolls

Ingredients: 1 cup milk, scalded1 package yeast1/4 cup water1 eggs2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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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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Cheesecake - Low Carb
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Cheesecake – Low Carb

Ingredients: butter, for the pan2 lbs cream cheese, at room temp1 1/2 cups Equal...

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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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Banana Pound Cake the Easy Way
CakesDessertWeeknight

Banana Pound Cake the Easy Way

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/2 ounce) packages yellow cake mix4 eggs1/3 cup oil1/2 cup water1/2...

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Easy Cheese Ball
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Easy Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, soften1 (4 ounce) packages chipped beef, chopped...

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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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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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Bread Bowls
BreadsLunch/snacksWeeknight

Bread Bowls

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast2 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup water ( 105...

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Grilled Stuffed Onions in Their Skins (Foil Wrapped)
Side dishesVegetablesWeeknight

Grilled Stuffed Onions in Their Skins (Foil Wrapped)

Ingredients: 4 yellow onions ( about 2 1/2 inches in diameter, choose onions with...

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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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Escalloped Potatoes
PotatoesVegetablesWeeknight

Escalloped Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 cups potatoes, sliced thin ( raw)3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups...

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Ranch-Marinated Pork Chops
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Ranch-Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 thick cut pork chops1 cup ranch dressing3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dry...

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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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AppetizersSpreadsWeeknight

Banana Peppers ala Dave

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

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CakesDessertWeeknight

Marble Ricotta Cake

Ingredients: 1 duncan hines fudge marble cake mix1 (16 ounce) containers ricotta cheese4 eggs1...

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Upside Down Chocolate Pudding Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Upside Down Chocolate Pudding Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup bisquik reduced-fat baking mix1 cup brown sugar1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa1/2 cup...

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Icing's In The Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Icing’s In The Cake

Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix4 eggs3/4 cup oil1 cup milk1 can caramels or...

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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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Kringle (Danish Puff)
BreakfastDessertWeeknight

Kringle (Danish Puff)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup oleo1 cup flour2 tablespoons water1 cup water1/2 cup oleo1/2 teaspoon almond...

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Low Fat Lemon herb Roasted Chicken
< 4 hoursTime to makeWeeknight

Low Fat Lemon herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons minced garlic1 grated lemons, zest of2 tablespoons herbes de provencesalt and...

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Tender Pot Roasted Beef
< 4 hoursMain dishWeeknight

Tender Pot Roasted Beef

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless bottom round roast or 2 lbs rump roast, trimmed1 lemons,...

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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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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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Russian Soup
Soups & stewsVegetarianWeeknight

Russian Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking sherry2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth1 medium onions, diced1...

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CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch salt1/2 cup butter, cut in small pieces1 tablespoon...

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Spicy Eggplant (Aubergine)
< 60 minsTime to makeWeeknight

Spicy Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 lb...

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Kid FriendlyMain dishWeeknight

Cheeseburger Loaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 (2 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix1/2 cup quick-cooking oats,...

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Crunchy Pound Cake
CakesDessertWeeknight

Crunchy Pound Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar2 cups flour6 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla1...

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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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Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts2 (8...

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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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BreadsDiabeticWeeknight

Zucchini Bread – Plain

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

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Carrot Maple Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Carrot Maple Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups graham crackers ( 12 cookies)1/4 cup butter, Melted2 cups carrots,...

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Brie Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

Brie Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces cream cheese, softened5 ounces ripe brie cheese, rind removed,room temp5 ounces...

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Pastarice and grainsWeeknight

Spaghetti with Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 3 (16 ounce) cans hunt’s diced tomatoes1 (6 ounce) packages crumbled feta cheese1/2...

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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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The Ultimate Mochacinno Cheesecake
CheesecakeDessertWeeknight

The Ultimate Mochacinno Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafer crumbs2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup melted butter1 cup...

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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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One Step Pound Cake 1969
CakesDessertWeeknight

One Step Pound Cake 1969

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1...

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Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Sauce
DessertPuddings and moussesWeeknight

Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb stale bread ( loaf)1 1/3 cups milk3 eggs4 ounces evaporated milk1/4...

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Apricot-Nut Bread
BreadsQuick breadsWeeknight

Apricot-Nut Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots, chopped1 cup sugar2 tablespoons shortening1 eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup...

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SaladsVegetablesWeeknight

Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnut halves2 teaspoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground...

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