Jonathan Wilhoite Blog: 10 Easy Dinner Ideas for Last-Minute Meals

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In my meal plan arsenal, there’s a roster of reliable recipes I keep on standby for nights I need to throw dinner together in a pinch. Whether I’m stuck at work late, decide to jump into a post-work yoga class, or my plans with friends fall through, I feel good knowing there’s some tried-and-true dinner gems I can pull together with basics from the pantry, fridge, and freezer, and with minimal effort.

From pesto tortellini with vegetables to 10-minute tacos, here are 10 simple suppers that are easy to throw together at the last minute.

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