Zelia Thorne

Zelia Thorne
Zelia Thorne
Weeknight dinners, chicken and comfort food

Hundreds of recipes by Zelia Thorne – fast dinners, chicken, sauces and desserts.

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Most of Zelia Thorne's recipes are meant for the evenings when dinner has to be on the table without much fuss. The largest share sits in Quick Meals: baked mac and cheese, feta tomato pasta, sautéed mushrooms in garlic butter, crispy oven-baked kale chips and protein balls that need ten minutes. Chicken has its own big corner too, from slow cooker Marry Me chicken and braised thighs to chicken Marbella and a homemade taco seasoning.

Alongside the dinners come sauces and dips such as roasted salsa verde, baba ganoush and guacamole, plus noodle and pasta dishes. Sweet recipes are well represented in Desserts, with banana bread made with Greek yogurt, light vanilla cake and Bengali rasgulla. Many of the recipes are familiar restaurant or family-table favorites rebuilt for a home stove, and some take a popular copycat idea and simplify it.

If you cook on weeknights and want dependable, uncomplicated dishes with a bit of variety, browse the latest recipes below and pick one for tonight.

Latest recipes:

Sunny Side Up Egg in 4 Minutes

Sunny Side Up Egg

4.72 (36 Ratings)

A Sunny Side Up Egg gives you a liquid center and set whites. Using a lid traps steam to cook the tops without overdoing the yolk. Ready in 4 minutes.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Beef Chuck

Slow Cooked Beef Stew

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Tough meat often ruins dinner. This Beef Stew uses high-heat searing and a slow simmer to break down connective tissues for fall-apart tender beef.

Homemade Lasagna with Beef and Sausage

Lasagna with Beef and Sausage

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Egg-bound ricotta keeps the layers from sliding. This Lasagna is for anyone wanting a budget-friendly meal that tastes like a high-end Italian dinner.

Mac and Cheese Bar with Sharp Cheddar

Mac and Cheese Bar

4.38 (26 Ratings)

Use a modified roux for this Mac and Cheese Bar. Warmed milk prevents lumps in the cheese sauce and maintains a creamy texture, taking 28 min total.

Creamy Homemade Great Northern Beans

Creamy Great Northern Beans

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Savory Great Northern Beans with a rich taste. Smashing a few beans into the broth creates a creamy base without any heavy dairy. A budget-friendly dinner.

Soft-Baked Grey Cookies with Activated Charcoal

Grey Charcoal Cookies

4.53 (15 Ratings)

Most charcoal treats taste like ash. Bake Grey Cookies with Activated Charcoal for a sweet, soft treat; check the Recipe Quick Specs for timing.

Hearty Blend Tomato Soup with Roasted Veggies

Hearty Blend Tomato Soup

4.59 (27 Ratings)

Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, and garlic make this Hearty Blend Tomato Soup. See the Quick Recipe Specs for a thick, smooth result in 55 min.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars with Rice Cereal

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein

4.52 (21 Ratings)

Check the quick recipe specs for a fast start. This No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein treat is for anyone needing a high-protein snack on the go.

Creamy SunDried Tomato and Spinach Soup with Ravioli

SunDried Tomato Spinach Soup

4.50 (2 Ratings)

A rich and zesty Creamy SunDried Tomato and Spinach Soup. We explain the trick behind the texture to ensure a thick finish. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners.

Roasted Vegan Cauliflower Soup: ParsleyChive Swirl

Vegan Cauliflower Soup

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Plant-based food lovers will adore this Roasted Vegan Cauliflower Soup with ParsleyChive. The guide to how this method works ensures a rich, toasted flavor.

Creamy Cabbage Soup Vegetarian with Yukon Gold Potatoes

Creamy Cabbage Soup Vegetarian

5.00 (1 Rating)

Creamy Cabbage Soup Vegetarian is a rich and soothing meal. This guide features an ingredient deep dive to help you customize flavors. Ready in 45 minutes.