My 5 Go-To Family Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
We are in the thick of the back-to-school season and things are getting busy in the Kane household. So in the spirit of keeping things easy, I wanted to share my 5 Favorite Go-To Dinner recipes that can be ready in 45 minutes or less and none of them require you to cook over a hot stove. As an extra bonus, almost all of these only require 1 to 2 dirty dishes. You’re welcome!
So regardless of your current busy season you can save time, energy, and feed your people well. Here are my family’s favorites!
Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan by Mary’s Whole Life - I love a sheet pan recipe because it means after I have prepped the food, I can just pop it in the oven and walk away. We don’t tolerate spice well in our family, so we omit the hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Also, I typically use Applegate Chicken & Apple Sausage and it comes out delicious!
Pro Tip: Buy frozen potatoes to cut down on extra food prep.
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas by Isabel Eats - I get so many compliments on this recipe! It’s always a crowd pleaser. You can add your favorite toppings and I usually serve with black beans and cilantro rice.
Pro Tip: If you don’t have any orange juice on hand just add a little more chicken broth, it still comes out just as tasty.
Ground Beef Stir Fry by Fed & Fit - This is like melt in your mouth beef stir fry. The flavors are so delicious and the beef comes out so tender. It pairs great with rice and any of your favorite stir fry vegetables.
Pro Tip: There are few more steps with this one so double your meat and enjoy the leftovers.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole by Gimme Some Oven - This casserole is quick and customizable, you can toss in extra veggies, try it with verde sauce or make it vegetarian and sub in sweet potatoes. It’s also easy enough if you want to get your kiddos involved in the kitchen.
Pro Tip: Save extra time and use rotisserie chicken.
Pork Tenderloin by Fed & Fit - This pork tenderloin always comes out moist and delicious. Our favorite sauce is the balsamic vinegar and rosemary. So good! Add any of your favorite sides and you’ve got a delicious dinner.
Pro Tip: Don’t skip the marinade time, I usually shoot for a minimum of 2 hours.
I hope these recipes alleviate the stress of the dreaded “what’s for dinner” meal planning and save you time in the kitchen so you can spend more time with your family.
Have a family favorite? Share in the comments below. I’m always on the look out for new favorites!
Cheers to delicious dinners!
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Melina
Melina is the founder of Melina Kane Coaching, a Professional Home Organizing Business in Texas (servicing Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Pflugerville). She loves creating effortless systems that support your everyday life. She’s an Ennegram 2 and recovering perfectionist whose never met a stranger, so come say Hi! on Instagram @cultivateyourlegacy.
