(Note this was posted late, but still relevant as I struggle for quick meals).
As I count down the weeks until I return to work (3 weeks), I am getting more concerned about getting healthy dinners prepared for my family at night. Even now, it is hard to get ready. The baby wants to feed at about the same time my toddler and husband get home. I am frantically giving final cooking instructions while balancing the baby and as the toddler hovers around us.
As I count down the weeks until I return to work (3 weeks), I am getting more concerned about getting healthy dinners prepared for my family at night. Even now, it is hard to get ready. The baby wants to feed at about the same time my toddler and husband get home. I am frantically giving final cooking instructions while balancing the baby and as the toddler hovers around us.
So I am doggedly searching for recipes that I can either make quickly, make ahead or use the crockpot.
Here are one weeks results:
Sunday - Ravioli (frozen) with bottled pasta sauce - this is a quick one and I can saute any vegetables that may be on hand (broccoli, eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini).
Monday - Quick and easy mac and cheese with broccoli, from Cooking Light magazine - this is the best and quickest Mac and cheese recipe I have found so far. Will definitely be moving it into weekly rotation. Note: I did not include the 1 slice cooked bacon in the milk mixture, which probably makes it even richer.
Cook pasta (8 oz) and add broccoli (2c) during last 1 minute. Heat a mixture of 1.5c 1% milk, 2Tbl flour, 1tsp fresh thyme (I used dried), 2tsp Dijon mustard, 2tsp Worcestershire, 1/8tsp salt and crumbled cooked bacon slice. Bring to a boil, cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in 1cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add cheese sauce to drained pasta and broccoli.
Tuesday - One pot veggie curry rice - this is one of my go to meals I learned in the Peace Corps. I use any vegetables lying around, frozen peas, tablespoon curry powder and 2 cups rice. Add water according to rice directions and simmer for 30-45 minutes. This is better if I am working from home and can start the simmering before everyone else gets home. Will need salt and pepper to taste. My husband adds hot sauce.
Wednesday - Broccoli beef with bottled Teriyaki sauce - I am not usually a big beef fan, but it ads protein to a veggie stir fry. I buy the stir fry beef packet and a branded teriyaki sauce that has extra seasonings included. Serve over Quinoa and the prep and cook is less than 30 minutes.
Tuesday - One pot veggie curry rice - this is one of my go to meals I learned in the Peace Corps. I use any vegetables lying around, frozen peas, tablespoon curry powder and 2 cups rice. Add water according to rice directions and simmer for 30-45 minutes. This is better if I am working from home and can start the simmering before everyone else gets home. Will need salt and pepper to taste. My husband adds hot sauce.
Wednesday - Broccoli beef with bottled Teriyaki sauce - I am not usually a big beef fan, but it ads protein to a veggie stir fry. I buy the stir fry beef packet and a branded teriyaki sauce that has extra seasonings included. Serve over Quinoa and the prep and cook is less than 30 minutes.
Thursday - chicken fajitas
This is one of our go to meals, as long as you have some defrosted chicken. Diced chicken can be cooked rather quickly. Then heat up beans and tortillas and you are ready to go. Sautéed onions and peppers are a nice touch and avocados, if you have them around.
Friday - leftovers
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