Dinner crunch time can be chaos; too many times we just want to give up and get fast food or order pizza or Chinese. If you are on a first-name basis with a pizza delivery person at your house, try these ten easy recipes that I love.
With just a little bit of work, you can develop your own list of recipes that you can make without even thinking. If your family loves pasta, for instance, stock up on dried pasta and bottled pasta sauce that you like. Try bottled or refrigerated cheese, pesto, and alfredo sauces for a change of pace. Have fun!
1. Tortellini with Peas and Parmesan
Linda Larsen
I love this recipe; but it has to be made with tiny baby early peas. Try different types of grated cheese in this easy recipe; Muenster or swiss would be a good choice.
2. Grilled Salmon Sandwiches
Linda Larsen
Once again, try different types of cheese in this super-easy sandwich spread. One of the best things about this recipe is that the spread stays fresh for a few days in the refrigerator. (The best thing is the taste!)
3. Meatballs with Orzo
Linda Larsen
Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta. If you don't have plum tomatoes on hand, just omit them from the recipe.
4. Swiss Eggs
Linda Larsen
This baked egg dish is super easy. Chop some fresh tomatoes and mix with some garlic and fresh or dried basil and top the hot eggs with a cool salad.
5. Alpine Meatballs
Linda Larsen
Rice, frozen fully cooked meatballs, some swiss cheese and condensed cream of mushroom soup combine for a hearty and easy casserole.
6. Ravioli Salad
Linda Larsen
Stop at the grocery store on your way home and pick up some fresh veggies from the salad bar, then this delicious hot and cold salad will be ready in about 10 minutes.
7. Grilled Steak with Avocado Tomato Salad
Linda Larsen
When steaks are on sale in your supermarket, stock up and store them in your freezer. A few minutes thawing in the microwave and this elegant entree can be on the table quickly.
8. Pesto Chicken Packets
Linda Larsen
Fire up the grill and throw these easy one dish meals for dinner in about 20 minutes. You don't have to use all the ingredients this dish lists - use what you have on hand. You can also bake this in the oven.
