Every meal we cook doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming to be delicious. We all struggle to find dishes to prepare for weeknight dinners after we've completed our work day, and are tired and hungry. Here are a few recent meals we've made that take less than 45 minutes start to finish. If you have a cooking partner, you could probably serve these dinners in a half hour. Make no mistake . . . these dishes are fast and easy, but they're seriously yummy! Greek Lamb Chops (page 46-47) can be grilled or prepared in the oven. We make a "paste" from a little olive oil, roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, and rub that on the chops. A little salt and pepper and you're done. The key to this dish is to get the potatoes in the oven first, as they take a good 30 minutes to brown. This all comes together in the end with the addition of the kalamata olives, feta cheese and quartered cherry tomatoes. Drizzle some Balsamic Glaze (page 15) over this dish for a perfect finish! Another easy and fun meal is Pork and Red Pepper Stir Fry (page 40-41). There's nothing hard about this dish, and the most time consuming part is gathering and chopping ingredients. I think the key here is to have all your ingredients together before you even turn on the wok. Let the rice simmer while you're making the stir-fry, and your dinner will all come together at the same time. I like to eat this dish with chop sticks, like the ones shown below that I bought in Kyoto, Japan last year. A few simple touches can make any (and every) meal a bit more special. Bamboo placemats, chopsticks and chopstick holders, and a little candlelight turn this simple meal into one you can be proud to serve your family!