The kids are filled with a variety of emotions as they prepare to start another school year: excitement and nerves. They may also feel a little sad that summer is over. But I think the main pressure is to stay organised. Filing out paperwork, purchasing school supplies and preparing to spend busy evenings with homework and extracurriculars.
Planning easy and comforting meals is one of the most important things that I can do for my family and myself. It’s not the right time to force my family to try new dishes. We’re all dealing with too much newness at the moment. We don’t have to eat the same thing every day. I make minor changes to our favourite dishes. I add new spices, make a different stir-fry, or buy unique pasta shapes.
Here are some dinners you can make in less than 30 minutes. They will surely improve everyone’s mood. Let’s rely on these family favourites that are easy to prepare to keep us all together.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
Coating chicken breasts with flour is brilliant. This helps to keep moisture in the chicken and creates a crunchy crust. This dish is finished off with a lemon butter pan sauce, which will impress everyone at the dinner table.
Burger Salad
You can turn the patty and toppings into a salad. Use your favorite lettuce and any tomatoes you have. Enjoy the best-tasting burger ever.
Chop Suey
This Chinese American classic is easy to make with your wok. Stir-fried vegetables and chicken thighs with a sauce from the pantry will make you want to lick your plate. Serve with rice.
Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon
This family meal may sound like it would require several pans to poach salmon in a curry sauce, but all you need is a microwave. Serve with chopped herbs and jasmine rice.
Skillet Cacio e Pepe Tortellini With Wilted Greens
Skip the boiling water and make a simple dinner even simpler. Frozen tortellini is cooked in a skillet using olive oil. Add your favorite greens, such as chopped kale or baby spinach, then top with cheese.
Easy Beef Bulgogi
A weeknight favourite is salty-sweet beef. Cecilia Hae Jin Lee, the recipe developer, says that Bulgogi is a popular Korean restaurant dish of marinated and grilled meat. It’s easy to make it at home. For best results, look for marbled beef and heat the cast iron pan to a high temperature. Serve with rice and banchan.
Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta
Miso can add a flavorful twist to your pasta. The white miso, made of fermented soy beans, adds umami to the pasta without overpowering it. It’s usually found in the refrigerator section of a supermarket, near tofu.
Creamy Chicken Florentine
This skillet chicken recipe, which is quick, easy and creamy, is a new way to prepare chicken breasts. The sauce is enhanced with spinach, so there’s no need to prepare a salad.
Shrimp in a Sheet Pan with Asparagus
Shrimp and asparagus are both known for their speedy cooking. Garlic butter sauce served on top transforms this dish into a delicious family meal. Serve with rice or pasta.
BLT Wraps
Take advantage of the warm weather and ripe tomatoes to make easy meals for back-to-school. Leftovers can be used for lunches. Add turkey slices for a more hearty meal.
Creamy Cavatappi
This is mac and cheese, but it’s not as fancy as you might think. There’s no roux here, just a creamy cheesy pasta sauce that you can make right on your stovetop. Set a timer when the pasta reaches a boil to avoid accidentally overcooking it.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers
Gnocchi is unlike any other pasta. Roasting the gnocchi on a sheet pan cooks it without becoming too moist. Quick-cooking veggies ensures that everything is ready at the same time.
Easy Pork Fried Rice
Fried rice is an easy and quick option to make on a weeknight. This recipe uses frozen vegetables and pork loin, so there’s hardly any chopping. The rice should be made on the weekend to allow it time to dry and chill before frying.
Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
This easy meal gives slider buns a buttery boost. The buns are brushed with compound butter before being baked until the cheese and ham melt. Combine it with crunchy carrots, and dinner will disappear within minutes.
Air Fryer Salmon
Air fryers are great for tater-tots, but they can also be a lifesaver on frantic weeknights. Salmon filets with skin will reduce the chance of overcooking. No air fryer available? This easy brown sugar salmon is a great alternative.
Leave a Reply