Simply Delicious

Four low-effort dinners that practically cook themselves

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Mississippi Chicken Kebabs

Inspired by our reader-favorite Mississippi Pot Roast, these six-ingredient skewers are great for cookouts or weeknight dinners.

ACTIVE 30 MIN. - TOTAL 1 HOUR

SERVES 6

2 (1-oz.) envelopes ranch dressing mix

2 (1-oz.) envelopes au jus gravy mix (such as Knorr)

1 (16-oz.) jar whole pepperoncini peppers, divided

½ cup canola oil, divided, plus more for grill grates

3¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch cubes

2 red onions, cut into 1½-inch pieces

12 (10-inch) skewers

Chopped parsley, for garnish

1. Stir together ranch dressing mix, gravy mix, ¼ cup pepperoncini brine, and ¼ cup oil in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces, and toss to coat; cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Thread chicken, pepperoncini peppers, and onion pieces onto skewers. Drizzle with remaining ¼ cup oil.

3. Place kebabs on oiled grates; grill, covered, turning every 2 minutes, until a thermometer inserted into chicken registers 165°F, about 10 minutes total. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Farm Stand Pasta Salad

Fresh herbs and warm-weather vegetables shine in this adaptable recipe.

ACTIVE 30 MIN. - TOTAL 40 MIN.

SERVES 8

12 oz. uncooked rotini or fusilli pasta

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp. honey

2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for pasta water

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

½ tsp. black pepper