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These Back to School Dinners are here to make your day easier! Only 30 minutes or less separate your family from a home-cooked meal!
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Back to School Dinners
If the start of a new year has you stressed, let me help you by sharing some quick and easy dinner ideas that will make mealtime a breeze!
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With the busyness of life, who doesn’t want quick and delicious meal ideas? Especially ones that will be enjoyed by even the pickiest of eaters?! Getting back into a school routine often means that I don’t have the luxury of time or energy for those long and complicated recipes. I’m sure you feel the same!
With the help of some of my bloggy friends, I’ve gathered up more than twenty-five 30-minute meal ideas. All of them are perfect for back to school. From pasta to casseroles, Instant Pot soups, and one-pan chicken dishes – you won’t be short of meal ideas! The best part is, all of them be can make in 30 minutes or less. Quick, easy, and still delicious!
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Vegan Thai Curry (No Oil, 20 Minutes, 6 Ingredients)
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Mushroom Stew
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Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
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Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup
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One Pot Taco Beef and Rice
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Spinach & Corn Salsa Quesadillas
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Low Carb Keto Jambalaya Recipe
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Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole
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One-Pot Vegan Mac & Cheese (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
Enjoy a one-pot vegan mac & cheese that’s gluten-free, grain-free, and nut-free! The perfect quick, healthy, protein-packed dinner recipe, ready in less than 10 minutes, making it one weeknight family favorite that both moms and kids approve of!
Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!)
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