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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Over the years I have gotten faster and it has become easier.  But it took years to slowly build up a collection of mental recipes.  I find that if I use a new recipe it takes me ages bc I have to actually look at it slows me down tremendously since I’m checking and rechecking.   Maybe start with identifying 4 dinners that appeal to your tastes (as one PP said if you like sandwiches that is fine!  If your kids won’t eat them as a sandwich, serve it deconstructed.

I do a lot of quesadillas (super super easy and fast, flour tortilla, 1 slice of cheese of your choice, extra protein if you like, heat in skillet and fold in half.  Flip. Done)

Taco Tuesday (browned turkey meat, taco seasoning - I now make my own mix but there are packets that are fine).

Chicken (bake for 30 min @400 with a sauce and then shred). Serve with pasta.

Sautéd chicken and rice (ricer cooker for rice, pound chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.  Sauted on skilled 2-3 minutes each side.  You can use oil but butter also adds a nice flavor.  You can quickly grill too.

Burgers (I do turkey, 1 lb turkey, 1/2 cup ricotta, 2 t worrchester, 2 t mustard, 1/2 t salt, 1 cup bread crumbs.  Mix and form into patties)

If I’m feeling motivated I also prep and marinade on Sundays for the week and then grill.  One marinade I liked recently was 1/4 cup oil, juice from 1 lemon, 1/2 t of turmeric, garlic, cumin and coriander, 1 t salt,
1 t. Sugar)

I try to chop veggies when I get home from grocery story so that it’s easier to cook those but my kids prefer raw spinach anyway so I often do a handful of raw spinach for them as their veg.  Maybe setting them up for bad habits?  But easy!
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If I’m stumped for dinner, one hit here is  to cut chicken breasts, fillet style, dredge them in some flour, salt and pepper and sauté in a little melted butter.  I do a knorr pasta side and steam some veggies.  Super fast![/quote]

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