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7 Quick and Easy Dinner Time Ideas

It’s 6:00 p.m. the kids are hungry, homework needs to be done, you’re stressed and then they ask… “Mom, what’s for dinner?”

It’s not easy juggling our busy lives while trying to feed our families a hot nutritious dinner everyday.  These 7 quick and easy dinner ideas will help take the stress out of family meal times.

1 – Plan a Menu – This does take a little organizing ahead of time but it’s definitely worth the effort.  Find a few minutes during the weekend and plan your meals for the upcoming week.  Write a quick menu, do your shopping and stick the menu on your fridge.  Every morning quickly glance at it and take out the foods that need thawing and plan ahead how much time you need to prepare the meal.

2 – Befriend the Crockpot – Okay, this little invention may not be the coolest kitchen gadget around but it can definitely be a lifesaver.  With a little planning you can have a nutritious dinner ready before the kids can even say “mom…”

3 – The Casserole is Back – Similar to the crockpot but great for days when you forget to plan ahead.  Casseroles work great with leftovers or just about any items you can find in your pantry.  Throw together some pasta, tuna, corn kernels, peas and cream for a quick meal.  Casseroles made with rice or potatoes are just as easy.  Keep a few easy recipes on hand and add or omit ingredients according to what you have in your pantry.

4 – Easy, Versatile, Pasta – By far the easiest way to quickly throw together a healthy family dinner.  To avoid boredom try to avoid the usual jar of sauce and pasta dinner.  Try this, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over very low heat and add one crushed garlic bulb, stir for about a minute and add a can of drained crab meat, the juice of one lemon and a little salt and pepper to taste, and finally add a little chopped cilantro or parsley.  Serve over your pasta with some garlic bread on the side for a delicious meal in minutes. 

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