Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed
Marcus Reed
Weeknight Dinners & Skillet Comfort Food

Marcus Reed, dinner recipe curator – fast, hearty weeknight dinners.

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Marcus Reed's recipes start from a simple question: what can get on the table when the evening is already full? Expect honey garlic chicken breast, Mediterranean grilled chicken with lemon, black bean chili made in the Instant Pot, beef tacos on a budget and bean and cheese burritos that come together in about 15 minutes. Most of his work sits in Dinner, with a couple of quick options in Lunch.

What ties the recipes together is practicality. Marcus favors one-pan and one-pot methods, pantry staples and familiar ingredients, so a recipe rarely sends you to a specialty store. Steps are kept short and clear, timings are realistic for a weeknight, and many dishes make enough for leftovers or an easy second meal. Flavor comes from simple techniques and bold seasoning rather than long ingredient lists.

If you are tired of deciding what to cook on a Tuesday, browse his recipes and pick one that fits the time you actually have.

Latest recipes:

Protein-Packed Edamame Thai Curry

Edamame Thai Curry

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Busy parents will love this Edamame Thai Curry. The quick recipe specs highlight how this one-pot meal creates a rich, protein-packed dinner in minutes.

Protein-Packed Vegan Edamame Curry

Edamame Curry with Coconut Milk

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 20 minutes, this Edamame Curry is a hearty plant-based meal. The guide includes a section on making the curry to ensure a rich, aromatic result.

One Dish Chicken Feta Bake with Kalamata Olives

One Dish Chicken Feta Bake

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Cherry tomatoes, feta, and olives make this One Dish Chicken Feta Bake. This 40 min meal includes a guide on ingredient roles and budget swaps.

Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas in 40 Minutes

Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Includes a quick recipe specs section. This Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas is for busy families wanting a hearty Feta chickpea tomato bake for dinner.

Hearty Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

4.50 (2 Ratings)

This Instant Pot Vegetable Stew is a hearty Instant Pot vegetarian stew for busy nights. Use our budget swap table to customize. Ready in just 1 hour.

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry

4.80 (5 Ratings)

This Instant Pot Chickpea Curry is a hearty Indian meal. Try this vegan Instant Pot Chickpea Curry with our budget swap table. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili: Instant Pot

4.00 (2 Ratings)

This Black Bean Chili is a hearty winner. Try our Instant Pot Black Bean Chili with Ground Beef recipe. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 40 minutes!

Mediterranean Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.67 (3 Ratings)

This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is a hearty Mediterranean meal. Use this Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe with our budget swap table. Ready in 45 minutes.

Inexpensive Beef Tacos in 25 Minutes

Inexpensive Beef Tacos

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Inexpensive Beef Tacos made with a spice bloom. This cheap beef tacos recipe includes a budget swap table for easy beef taco recipe alternatives.

Low Cost Pasta Meal: One-Pot Beef Pasta

Low Cost Pasta Meal: One-Pot

4.33 (3 Ratings)

This Low Cost Pasta Meal is a hit with the kids. Try these cheap pasta recipes for the family and use our budget swap table to save more. Ready in 30 min.

Simple Bean Chili with Ground Beef

Bean Chili for 8 Servings

5.00 (3 Ratings)

This Bean Chili is a hearty dinner favorite. Try this easy bean chili recipe with our budget swap table to save more. Ready in 65 minutes.

Cheap Egg Fried Rice in 20 Minutes

Egg Fried Rice

5.00 (4 Ratings)

This Egg Fried Rice is a simple egg fried rice recipe that tastes like takeaway. Use our budget swap table to save more. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Crispy Roasted Vegetarian Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Crispy Vegetarian Sheet Pan Gnocchi

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Get a crisp outer shell with this Vegetarian Sheet Pan Gnocchi. These crispy baked gnocchi are effortless. Use our budget swap table. Ready in 35 minutes.

Black Bean Burger in 30 Minutes

Black Bean Burger

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Black Bean Burger is savory and smoky. Use this Vegan Black Bean Burger Recipe for a Homemade Black Bean Burger Patty. Includes a budget swap table.

Meatless Pasta Primavera in 35 Minutes

Meatless Pasta Primavera

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Meatless Pasta Primavera with crisp vegetables. Use this vegetarian pasta primavera recipe for Meatless Monday. See our budget swap table. Ready in 35 min.

Vegetarian Taco Skillet with White Rice

Vegetarian Taco Skillet

4.50 (2 Ratings)

This Vegetarian Taco Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal. Great for Meatless Monday Recipes. Use our budget swap table for easy changes. Ready in 40 minutes.

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast in 30 Minutes

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast features a sticky honey garlic sauce for chicken that's ready in 30 minutes. Includes a budget swap table. Try it today!

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

4.00 (2 Ratings)

This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a hearty meal. Try this creamy Tuscan chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes. See our budget swap table. Ready in 40 minutes.

Ultra-Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

5.00 (4 Ratings)

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs use baking powder for a fried crunch. This oven baked chicken thighs recipe includes a temperature chart. Ready in 55 min.

Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe in 30 Minutes

Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe

4.50 (2 Ratings)

This Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe delivers a glossy glaze in minutes. Enjoy a healthy lemon chicken recipe with our budget swap table. Ready in 30 minutes.

Quick Healthy Salmon Dinner: Lemon Garlic Sheet Pan

Quick Healthy Salmon Dinner

4.00 (1 Rating)

This Quick Healthy Salmon Dinner is a high protein salmon recipe for any night. Use our temperature chart for a Simple Healthy Salmon Dinner in 25 minutes.

Cheesy Ground Beef Potato Skillet: Crispy and Hearty

Ground Beef Potato Skillet

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Ground Beef Potato Skillet is a hearty meal. Try this cheesy ground beef potato skillet for a cozy dinner. Use our budget swap table to save.

Quick Beef and Gravy: Savory and Rich

Quick Beef and Gravy

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Get Quick Beef and Gravy on the table in 20 minutes. This homemade beef and gravy uses tender beef tips and gravy for a hearty meal.

Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta: Velvety and Rich

Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta: One-Pot

4.75 (4 Ratings)

This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta is a winner. Try this one pot cheesy ground beef pasta skillet for velvety results. See the budget swap table. Ready in 30 min!

Kid Friendly Taco Skillet: Hearty and Cheesy

Kid Friendly Taco Skillet

4.75 (4 Ratings)

This Kid Friendly Taco Skillet is a winner. This Beef Taco Skillet with Rice is an easy taco skillet meal. Plus a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 30 min.

Chicken Tenders: Ultra-Crispy and Homemade

Chicken Tenders in 33 Minutes

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Get juicy Chicken Tenders with a Panko crust. This Homemade Chicken Tenders Recipe uses a buttermilk soak. Check our common mistakes checklist for success.

Mac and Cheese: Ultimate Easy Recipe

Mac and Cheese

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Mac and Cheese made from scratch is a family favorite. This Homemade Mac and Cheese is silky and rich. Use our step-by-step timing guide for perfect pasta.

Picky Eater Pizza Bites: Gooey and Golden

Picky Eater Pizza Bites

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Picky Eater Pizza Bites are the perfect kid-friendly pizza bites for toddlers. Includes a common mistakes checklist for a molten center in 30 minutes.