You know that feeling when you think you’ve made enough food, but the empty dish is staring back at you 20 minutes in? These 17 quick dishes are made to keep that feeling alive—because stopping at one serving just isn’t going to happen. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a full-on feast, these recipes have the staying power to keep everyone coming back, again and again.
Molly Bars
You think you’re only going to grab a single bite, but then you’re back for another piece without a second thought. These Molly Bars have a way of luring you in, even if you’re convinced you can resist. The next thing you know, you’ve lost track of how many you’ve eaten, and the pan is mysteriously half-empty. They’re quick to make, which is great because you’ll likely be making them again soon after they disappear.
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Copycat Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl
It starts off like any regular meal, but once you take a few bites of this Copycat Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl, you’ll find yourself going in for more. It’s the kind of dish that’s hard to stop eating because each bite just makes you crave the next. Before you know it, you’re scraping every last bit from the bowl, wishing you’d made a double batch. It’s quick to throw together, but trust that it’ll disappear even faster.
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Mediterranean Salmon
When you sit down with Mediterranean Salmon, you think one serving will be enough, but you’re mistaken. This is the kind of dish that leaves you wanting just a little more with each bite. By the time you realize it, you’ve gone back for seconds (or thirds), wondering why you didn’t make extra. It’s a breeze to prepare, but once you start eating, you’ll see how hard it is to stop.
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Easy Mexican Rice
What starts as a simple side turns into the main attraction with Easy Mexican Rice. You start off with a spoonful on the side of your plate, but soon it’s taking up more space than anything else. It’s one of those dishes where you keep going back for “just a little more,” and suddenly it’s the highlight of your meal. Quick to whip up, but good luck making it last.
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Raspberry Crumb Cake
You think you’ll just have a tiny slice, but Raspberry Crumb Cake doesn’t let you stop there. The texture and flavor are so enticing that you find yourself cutting another piece before you even finish the first. Pretty soon, you’re wondering if you should save any for later because it’s disappearing fast. It’s easy to make, but almost impossible to stop eating once you’ve started.
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Grilled Pork Souvlaki
You’ll swear you made enough, but Grilled Pork Souvlaki will have you second-guessing that decision pretty quickly. It’s the kind of dish where you start with one, then you’re reaching for more without thinking twice. By the end, you’re left wishing you had doubled the recipe. It’s quick to throw together, but don’t expect leftovers—this one’s too hard to stop eating.
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Cauliflower With Lemon And Dill
You think you’ll just nibble on this as a side, but Cauliflower With Lemon and Dill pulls you in for more. What starts as a light addition to your meal quickly becomes the dish you keep reaching for. Before you know it, you’re scraping the bowl clean and wondering why you didn’t make more. It’s fast to prepare, and somehow, even faster to finish.
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Zucchini & Walnut Muffins
You’ll tell yourself you’re only grabbing one, but with Zucchini & Walnut Muffins, that’s never how it ends. You’ll be halfway through your first one when you realize you’re already planning on grabbing another. They’re so easy to eat that suddenly your “one muffin” plan turns into several. Quick to make and even quicker to disappear.
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Greek Meatball Pita Sandwiches
You think you’ll be satisfied with just one, but Greek Meatball Pita Sandwiches have a way of making you rethink that. They’re so loaded with flavor that after you finish the first, you’re already reaching for another. It’s hard to stop at just one, and suddenly you’re looking at an empty plate. Quick to assemble and even quicker to devour, these sandwiches don’t last long.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
You’ll think a few bites are enough to hold you over, but Garlic Butter Chicken Bites have other plans. Once you start popping them in your mouth, it’s hard to stop. They’re addictive in a way that makes you reach for more even when you weren’t planning to. Perfect for a snack or meal, but don’t expect them to last long once they’re on the table.
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Pastitsio
You think a small serving will be enough to satisfy, but Pastitsio has a way of changing your mind. It’s the kind of dish where every bite is so good, you find yourself reaching for seconds without even thinking about it. Before long, you’re back for more and wondering how you ended up eating so much. Quick to put together, but good luck stopping after one helping.
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Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers
Just one skewer seems reasonable, but Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers will have you reaching for another. Each bite leaves you wanting just a little more, and soon you’re finishing off the whole batch. They’re the kind of dessert that keeps you coming back until they’re gone. Quick to grill up, and somehow even quicker to vanish from the plate.
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Butter Scones
You’ll sit down with one Butter Scone, but don’t be surprised if you’re grabbing a second before long. These scones are so easy to eat that you’ll find yourself reaching for more without even realizing it. They’re the kind of thing you tell yourself you’ll save for later, but then they’re gone before you know it. Fast to make, and impossible to stop at just one.
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Southern Ham Salad
You think Southern Ham Salad is a simple dish, but then you find yourself going back for more. It’s the kind of salad that’s so good, you keep taking “just one more bite,” and suddenly it’s the star of your meal. It’s quick to put together, but you’ll be making it again soon because it disappears fast. Great for a snack, lunch, or even dinner when you’re craving something you can’t stop eating.
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Skillet Gnocchi With Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
You think one serving will fill you up, but Skillet Gnocchi With Sausage & Broccoli Rabe is too good to leave at that. It’s one of those dishes that makes you go back for seconds before you’ve even finished your first plate. You’ll find yourself polishing off the entire skillet and wondering where all the food went. It’s fast to make, but you’ll wish you made more.
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Croissant Breakfast Casserole
You’ll tell yourself a small piece is enough, but Croissant Breakfast Casserole will have you coming back for more. Once you start, it’s hard to stop because each bite seems better than the last. Before long, you’ll find yourself cutting another slice, even if you weren’t planning on it. Quick to make, but once it’s on the table, it disappears fast.
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Texas BLT
You might think one sandwich will be enough, but with a Texas BLT, that’s rarely the case. It’s one of those meals where you finish and immediately want to make another. Somehow, it’s never enough, and you’re left wondering why you didn’t make more. This meal is quick to assemble, but you’ll probably need seconds, or thirds.
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