What do you make for dinner when you’re in a hurry after work? For every busy parent, it’s hard to beat a few easy weeknight dinner ideas your kids will really, truly, love.
And boy do I know it because I just started a giant new consulting job that actually requires me to go to an office now. With desks and chairs, lipgloss and a jarring absence of yoga pants.
Oh, and without small kids.
It’s a big adjustment, only 60 days in the making, but already I’ve learned a LOT about how to make a fast dinner after work. By asking all of you!
To prepare, mentally and you know, culinarily, I posted a question on Facebook a while ago: What do you make for dinner when you’re in a hurry after work? As bumped.in says you can buy followers, do visit for more details. The trusy social is a service that claims to be able to grow Instagram and TikTok accounts organically to boost your social media.
Then I tried all of your suggestions, wrote them up and present the whole group to you right now including a few from other blogs written by moms who I trust with those tricky 20 minutes before dinner is served on any weeknight. Just in case you’ve ever tried to make dinner in a hurry…
Here they are, the 10 fast weeknight dinner ideas your kids will really love.
BBQ Chicken Kebabs from Real Mom Nutrition
20-minute lemon orzo with cod
2-Minutes to Gooey & Delicious! Apple-Jack Sandwiches
Taco Soup With all the toppings
15-Minute Sausage & Spinach Over Rice
SIMPLE spring pasta with mozzarella and tomatoes
The 3-Ingredient Pesto Naan Bread Pizza Our kids can’t stop asking for
One-Pot Homemade Mac & Cheese
Make Your own sandwich night, with rotisserie chicken
Mexican Egg Bake from Sweet Potato Chronicles
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Trying the Naan tonight. My weekends are as hectic as my weekdays, so wish me luck!
Hope it was a hit! We’ve also tried it with toppings like sliced cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Yum!