One Month of Quick and Easy Meals!
Fortunately, you don’t have to plan your own meals. We’ve done the planning for you! Check out this roundup featuring one month of quick and easy meals!
I think we’ve all been there: It’s 5:30 p.m. and you have no idea what to make for dinner. Caught between your hungry kids and your empty cupboard, you resort to ordering a pizza…for the third time this month.
Along with being unhealthy, eating out a lot can really do a number on your bank account, especially if you have kids. The best way to avoid this is to plan to make dinner at home. But who has time for meal planning?
Tips for Efficient Meal Prep
Meal prepping can save you time and keep you from reaching for that takeout menu. Here are some practical tips to make meal preparation a breeze:
- Plan Your Meals for the Week: Spend some time every weekend planning meals for the upcoming week. This way, you know exactly what to buy and avoid unnecessary grocery trips. Plus, it helps in sticking to your budget!
- Batch Cook Essentials: Prepare large batches of staples like rice, pasta, or quinoa and store them in the fridge. These can serve as bases for multiple meals throughout the week, cutting down on cooking time significantly.
- Chop Vegetables in Advance: Dedicate an hour to wash, peel, and chop vegetables after your grocery shopping. Store them in airtight containers, so they’re ready to use whenever you need them. This small step can dramatically speed up your cooking process on busy nights.
Incorporating these efficient meal prep strategies will help you whip up quick and easy meals without the stress. Happy cooking!
Resources to Make Quick and Easy Meals:
Get ideas for even more quick and easy meals with these great cooking resources!
- Food Network Magazine Great Easy Meals: 250 Fun & Fast Recipes
15-Minute Meals: 35 Quick and Delicious Healthy Recipes that are easy to cook
- One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More
More Amazing Meal Ideas:
- 5 Quick, Easy, and Cheap Meal Ideas
- Quick Meal Ideas for Busy Families
- Meals to Cook in a Microwave
- Weeknight Meals in 20 Minutes or Less
- Taco Inspired Meals
One Month of Quick and Easy Meals!
Check out these great meals that are super fast and easy to make!
In a short amount of time you can have a super simple meal for the family!
Check out the flavor of this chicken skillet recipe!
I love the flavor of pork and apples together in this dish.
One pot meals are so simple and easy to make!
The kids will love when you add this to your monthly meal plan!
Start this recipe for Crockpot Beef Tips with Gravy in the morning and enjoy a hot dinner with no fuss!
You will love the ease of this meatloaf!
This Three Cheese Chicken Florentine looks complicated, but it comes together in about half an hour!
These Meatball Pizzaballs look delicious! And they're so fun looking that your kids will love to try them!
I could probably make these 3 Ingredient Chicken Tacos anytime, even if my cupboard is bare. Super easy!
Talk about a super simple way to make hamburgers!
This Chicken and Vegetable Coconut Curry is a quick and delicious way to enjoy Indian food at home!
Use store-bought ravioli to make this Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna simple to make!
This Quick and Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is creamy, comforting, and convenient!
All of the flavors of this goulash come together perfectly!
Use buffalo sauce to make this rich Buffalo Chicken Bake!
Fill up your bowl of this simple chili recipe!
Use tortilla shells to house these 30 Minute Taco Cups. Kids will love them!
Your kids will eat these fun Southwest Pork Taco Boats up!
I've tried this recipe for Honey Baked Chicken and it is so good. And you only need a few ingredients. Win!
This recipe for Baked Pork Chops in a creamy gravy makes a complete dinner if you add egg noodles and a salad!
Let your slow cooker do the work of making these Cool Ranch Crockpot Chicken Tacos!
These are sure to be a hit with the kids!
Use the crock pot to make the perfect soup recipe!
Melted cheese and marinara sauce makes this Easy Italian Chicken Bake delicious!
Got frozen chicken in the freezer? Use it to make this Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake!
These Peachy Pork Chops use peach jam to make a rich sauce. Yum!
Kids will love this Easy Nacho Bake. It's made from kid-friendly ingredients!
Nothing is easier than cooking everything in one pot like you can do with these One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls!
This recipe for Crockpot BBQ Chicken would make a fantastic weekend dinner.
This Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Braid looks beautiful, but can you prep it in just a few minutes?
