11 Foods for Husbands to Cook: Celebrating Equality in the Kitchen

1. One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies

A simple, flavorful dish of chicken and vegetables cooked in one pan.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange chicken and veggies on a baking sheet.
  3. Melt butter with garlic, drizzle over everything.
  4. Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked.

2. Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Hearty, rich pasta perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Parmesan for topping

Instructions:

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic, add beef until browned.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce, simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Serve over spaghetti, sprinkle with Parmesan.

3. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow-cooked pulled pork made easy in the oven or slow cooker.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions:

  1. Cook pork in slow cooker on low 6–7 hours (or oven 300°F/150°C for 3–4 hours).
  2. Shred pork, mix with BBQ sauce.
  3. Serve on buns.

4. Honey Garlic Salmon

Sweet, savory, and quick salmon recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix honey, garlic, and soy sauce; pour over salmon.
  3. Bake 12–15 minutes until cooked through.

5. Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Quick, colorful, and healthy stir-fry perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef strips
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a skillet, cook beef until browned.
  2. Add vegetables and soy sauce, stir-fry 5 minutes.
  3. Serve over rice or noodles.

6. Chicken Fajitas

Flavorful, easy-to-make Tex-Mex classic.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • Tortillas

Instructions:

  1. Sauté chicken until browned.
  2. Add onions, peppers, and seasoning; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Serve with warm tortillas.

7. Veggie & Cheese Omelette

Perfect breakfast-for-dinner option.

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped vegetables
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Whisk eggs, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook eggs in skillet, add vegetables and cheese.
  3. Fold and serve.

8. Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Sweet and savory chicken with rice and veggies.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup steamed vegetables

Instructions:

  1. Cook chicken in skillet until browned.
  2. Add teriyaki sauce, cook 3 minutes.
  3. Serve over rice with vegetables.

9. Sloppy Joes

Comfort food classic that’s quick and satisfying.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions:

  1. Brown beef in skillet.
  2. Add ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Serve on buns.

10. Shrimp Scampi

Elegant yet simple seafood dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Cooked pasta

Instructions:

  1. Sauté garlic in butter.
  2. Add shrimp, cook 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add lemon juice, toss with pasta.

11. Beef Tacos

Family-friendly taco night made easy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Taco shells
  • Lettuce, tomato, cheese

Instructions:

  1. Brown beef, stir in taco seasoning.
  2. Serve in shells with toppings.