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[quote=Anonymous]Prep as much as possible the night before. Make things that don't take long to cook.

This week we had:
Burrito bowls: chopped chicken into cubes the night before.  Chopped veggies the night before. Stored both in Tupperware in the fridge.   Arrived home at 5:30. Cilantro lime rice mix in the instant pot for 5 minutes. Chicken & taco seasoning in a hot skillet. When almost cooked, add veggies (bell pepper, onion,  corn,  zucchini).  Canned beans heated in the microwave. Shredded cheese & sour cream.  Dinner on the table by 6.

Prep later that night for the next day:
Pulled individual salmon portions from the freezer the night before (Costco) to thaw overnight.  Cut broccoli into florets. Cut veggies for a salad.
2nd night: salmon on one tray and broccoli on another tray,  400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat dinner rolls and assemble salad. Dinner on the table 30 minutes after I get home. 
Etc.

Also lots of repurposing leftovers, like roasting a whole chicken (or two) on the weekend, and using the extra on pasta with cream sauce and asparagus. Or cook several large steaks, and use the leftovers cold on a steak salad. [/quote]

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