Shredded rotisserie
chicken breast. There
are so many options with
just this one ingredient, from
soup to superquick chicken
tikka masala to chicken salad.
—BROOKE MINORE
On my drive home, I call
my wife and ask her to
take out steaks from the fridge.
On the way into the house, I light
the grill, then I season the meat.
Dinner’s ready in 45 minutes.
— DAV I D S C OT TI
We do breakfast for
dinner. It’s quick, cheap,
and always a hit with the whole
family. Whether it’s pancakes,
French toast, or eggs, it
always makes for a fun night.
—BRITTANEY FREEMAN
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One of my
favorite
shortcuts is to steam
different vegetables
in the microwave. You
can find all types of
recipes for steaming
flavorful vegetables.
It helps to cut the
time in half, especially
when I’m cooking
vegetarian dishes.
—MARYANNE
MCGETTIGAN
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I make a pot
of beans and
a pot of rice or farro
for dinner, and I’ll have
the leftovers for taco
or burrito night. Or
I’ll make a quick soup
another night.
—CHERYL HOOVER
One-pot
pastas have
been a game changer
for us. I was skeptical
at first, but my
husband changed my
mind. They’re so easy!
—DAGMARA
KLESMITH
Menu planning.
I plan meals
for the week and
post the menu on the
fridge. The night
before, I assemble the
ingredients so I can
cook when I get home.
Weeknight lifesaver!
— H AY LE Y S M ITH
I MEAL-PREP DINNERS ON
SUNDAY, AND I MIX IT UP
EACH WEEK SO OUR FAMILY
DOESN’T GET BORED.
SOME FAVES ARE ITALIAN
MEATBALLS AND TACOS.
—kirstin mains
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