Keep it Quick, Keep It Healthy & Keep It Quick Dinner List
Is this too much to ask? I just want a nice little list to refer to when my brain doesn't want to think about what to make, I want/need to keep within my grocery budget, and I don't have the time to spend an hour making a meal.
I will update this as I find secret meals that meet this trifecta! Most are just going to be listed out, no recipe necessary, or if need some instruction will link to the recipe.
- Red Beans and Rice w/ bagged salad
- BBQ Chicken drumsticks and grilled asparagus/green beans
- Fish Packets Night - Individual fish filets, place each on a large square of parchment paper. Wrap it up into a packet & bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Everyone LOVES opening their packets on their plates. See Trader Joe's list for their freezer rice
- Asian style:
- Sauce (teriyaki, hoisin, even just soy sauce will work)
- Bell peppers, spinach, onions, mushrooms
- Dill/Lemon:
- Pats of butter, sprinkle with dill, minced garlic & sliced lemons.
- Easy Nutty Chicken - We always have tenders or breasts in the freezer. This is pretty simple...
- Dip - Dip the chicken in 1 of the following:
- Dijon
- Honey Mustard
- Mayo (yep it's a little fatty)
- Coat in one of the following that have been ground up (hint - your kids will love smashing the nuts). Mix in chopped parsley for a good color mix)
- Walnuts
- Hazelnuts
- Pecans
- Remember to season.
Go-To Freezer Meals
Want to ensure that you don't jump to takeout when you're in a moment of cooking hatred (is that too strong? I think not.) Keep some of these on-hand for your "Let's pretend I'm not cooking right now, because I DO NOT want to cook meals.
- TJ's Frozen Orange Chicken and Instant Brown Rice, with Edamame (keep in the pod for fun, interactive eating for the kids)
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