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Whether you have 20 minutes or a pot, these dinners will save your night (and your sanity).
1. Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp
Creamy, garlic, and done in 20 minutes. It feels like something you order in a restaurant, but it’s faster than delivery and everyone always asks for a few seconds.
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2. Korean ground beef and rice bowl
Total workday hero. Ground beef, sweet and savory sauce and warm rice gathered together in 20 minutes. Bonus: Reheat it tomorrow like a dream lunch.
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3. Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Do your kids hate pie crusts? Then, this recipe is perfect for them! All the comfort of pot pie is not work. This shortcut version uses simple ingredients and still provides comfort food one night on a weekday.
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4. Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tender
Crispy, juicy, baked or fried. These are the hit songs for kids and adults, and you don’t need to drive to finish your dinner!
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5. Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Want you to know what your child will eat? This casserole has all their favorites! Creamy noodles, bacon and cheese. Plus, it’s ready in less than an hour!
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6. Cheeseburger slider
Get ready quickly and disappear even faster. These sliders are perfect for when you want something fun, stuffed and totally easy. I always double the recipes because my kids love these so much!
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A simple dinner quickly blended together. Everything was roasted on a pot and seasonings were made to achieve the right amount of flavor. Easy to prepare, easy to clean, and always a stable weekend choice.
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8. Easy Beef Theater
Fast, delicious, and made with simple ingredients you may already have. This homemade version beats takeaway and blends together in 30 minutes
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9. Marry me chicken pasta
One of the most popular recipes on the site, and that’s for good reason! It is creamy, delicious, and placed in a pan with minimal preparation.
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Quick tips for busy nights
- Keep some staple foods. Pre-cooked rice, frozen vegetables and chopped cheese can turn any of them into a full meal.
- If possible, double it. Recipes like sliders and stir-fry well heated and used for lunch the next day.
- Select your shortcut. Use pre-sliced vegetables or bagged salad kits to reduce preparation time.
- Start with what you have. Most of these recipes are flexible and you can easily exchange protein or vegetables if needed.
How to store and use leftovers
Most of the leftovers in these recipes were great and the next day tasted better.
- exist refrigerator: Store in sealed containers for up to 3-4 days.
- In the freezer: For longer storage space, freeze in each section and reheat as needed.
- Heating tips: Add soup, sauce or water to prevent food from drying out. The microwave, stove or fryer all work according to the recipe.
Simple bonus: Sliders, stir-fry and pasta dishes were especially good for lunch the next day.
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