Oh my word—so much cooking lately.

It’s been a busy month in the kitchen. Since January 1 I’ve been sharing nearly daily step-by-step recipe videos on Instagram. If you visit my Instagram page and check the highlights, you’ll find over 80 full walkthroughs of simple, approachable dinners. Below are 15 of the most popular recipes that come together quickly and are great for weeknight meals.

Most of these dishes are ready in about 30 minutes and don’t demand a sink full of pots and pans—perfect for easing the dish duty at home. We test and cook constantly, so making meals that are fast and low-fuss has been a top priority. Also, don’t forget I previously shared 125+ pantry-based meals for more quick ideas.

15 Favorite Dinner Recipes You Can Watch Step-by-Step

Squash Pasta Skillet with Brown Butter and Goat Cheese

Watch the step-by-step video in my Instagram highlights.

Hot Honey Pretzel Crusted Chicken Fingers

See the full preparation in the Instagram highlight for this recipe.

Sheet Pan Lime Shrimp Fajitas

Watch the step-by-step video in my highlights to make these fajitas in one pan.

Curried Tomato Tortellini Soup

This cozy, spiced soup is shown step by step in my Instagram highlights.

Korean Beef Bowls

Watch the full process in the highlight for this flavorful, fast bowl.

Maple BBQ Salmon

Follow the step-by-step video in my Instagram highlights to make glazed salmon quickly.

Homemade Spaghettios

See the simple, nostalgic recipe made from scratch in the corresponding highlight.

Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Peppers

This all-in-one sheet pan dinner is shown step by step in my highlights.

Peanut Noodles with Roasted Broccoli

Watch how to roast the broccoli and toss it with a simple peanut sauce in the video highlight.

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan

See the quick technique for turning spaghetti squash into a comforting Parmesan-packed dish in my highlights.

Pasta Frittata

This clever use of leftover pasta becomes a simple, hands-off frittata—watch the step-by-step clip in my highlights.

Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Vegetables

All roasted on one pan—see how it comes together in the highlight video.

Honey Mustard Chopped Chicken Salad

Watch the quick assembly and dressing technique in the corresponding highlight.

Spicy Sausage, Kale and Whole Wheat Pasta Soup

This hearty pasta soup is shown step by step in my Instagram highlights.

Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Perfect for breakfast or dinner—watch the full sheet pan method in the highlight for this recipe.

These recipes are designed to be straightforward, flavorful, and suitable for busy nights. If you’re looking to refresh your dinner rotation, try a few of these step-by-step videos for hands-on guidance and quick results.