12 Moms Share Their Easiest Go To Dinner Ideas For Busy Tired Nights

Good thing I have friends who are in the same boat as I am and are willing to share their best ideas for weekday dinners that are quick, kid-friendly, and even fairly healthy. Click on for 12 great ideas for nights when dinner needs to be quick and easy. That’s pretty much every night, right? Image via iStock.com/sturti “I start by making scrambled eggs (three eggs per person) and frozen sausage (three links per person). Then I make whole wheat toast with mashed avocado on top, sprinkled with salt and pepper. I’ll usually do a side of fruit too, something that doesn’t take prep work like bananas or oranges. It is really satisfying and fast.” — Susan Y., Ames, Iowa “Just get a loaf of French bread or flatbread at the grocery store, a jar of pizza sauce, the toppings your family likes, and done. I bake it at 350 degrees and it cooks fast since you don’t need the crust to bake too. Serve with a bagged salad and you are good to go.” — Tami S., Portland, Oregon More from The Stir: 6 Kid-Friendly Family Dinners for Under $5 “Just take a flour tortilla and spread on a layer of cream cheese (plain or garden veggie is good). Then put down some slices of deli ham and cheese (Swiss or cheddar are our faves). I like to add a pickle but one kid won’t eat those, so you can skip it. Roll it up and then slice in half. Serve with a big bowl of mixed fruit, and dinner is done!” — Andrea P., Albany, New York “I serve it with some vegetables that my kids probably won’t eat, just so I feel better about myself.” — Carolyn F., Tucson, Arizona “I get three or four kinds of crackers, and then lay out a spread of toppings: peanut butter, almond butter, cheese, pepperoni, tomato slices, deli meat, etc. I let everyone make their own creations and call it good. Usually I’ll do some fruit or raw veggies with dip to go along with it. Easy!” — Grace R., Grand Rapids, Michigan “While the quesadillas are cooking, I throw in a bag of steamed broccoli. Done!” — Marzia B., Indianola, Iowa More from The Stir: 10 Finger Foods Kids Will Devour for Dinner (Photos) “I make a pan of fish sticks and then make a bag of coleslaw mix. While the fish sticks cook, I slice a lime and some avocado. When the sticks are done, I give the kids fish sticks, fruit, and sliced avocado. The adults get tacos with sticks, slaw mix, avocado slices, and a splash of lime. Yum!” — Bethany W., Gilbert, Arizona 1.5 cups apple juice 2 cups baby spinach 1 apple: cored and chopped (you can leave the skin on) 1/2 avocado, chopped Blend together until smooth. The avocado makes it so creamy!" — Zoe T., San Diego, California More from The Stir: 11 Text Messages From Moms Who Are So Over Making Dinner (PHOTOS)

title: “12 Moms Share Their Easiest Go To Dinner Ideas For Busy Tired Nights” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-05” author: “Veronica Jardine”

Good thing I have friends who are in the same boat as I am and are willing to share their best ideas for weekday dinners that are quick, kid-friendly, and even fairly healthy. Click on for 12 great ideas for nights when dinner needs to be quick and easy. That’s pretty much every night, right? Image via iStock.com/sturti “I start by making scrambled eggs (three eggs per person) and frozen sausage (three links per person). Then I make whole wheat toast with mashed avocado on top, sprinkled with salt and pepper. I’ll usually do a side of fruit too, something that doesn’t take prep work like bananas or oranges. It is really satisfying and fast.” — Susan Y., Ames, Iowa “Just get a loaf of French bread or flatbread at the grocery store, a jar of pizza sauce, the toppings your family likes, and done. I bake it at 350 degrees and it cooks fast since you don’t need the crust to bake too. Serve with a bagged salad and you are good to go.” — Tami S., Portland, Oregon More from The Stir: 6 Kid-Friendly Family Dinners for Under $5 “Just take a flour tortilla and spread on a layer of cream cheese (plain or garden veggie is good). Then put down some slices of deli ham and cheese (Swiss or cheddar are our faves). I like to add a pickle but one kid won’t eat those, so you can skip it. Roll it up and then slice in half. Serve with a big bowl of mixed fruit, and dinner is done!” — Andrea P., Albany, New York “I serve it with some vegetables that my kids probably won’t eat, just so I feel better about myself.” — Carolyn F., Tucson, Arizona “I get three or four kinds of crackers, and then lay out a spread of toppings: peanut butter, almond butter, cheese, pepperoni, tomato slices, deli meat, etc. I let everyone make their own creations and call it good. Usually I’ll do some fruit or raw veggies with dip to go along with it. Easy!” — Grace R., Grand Rapids, Michigan “While the quesadillas are cooking, I throw in a bag of steamed broccoli. Done!” — Marzia B., Indianola, Iowa More from The Stir: 10 Finger Foods Kids Will Devour for Dinner (Photos) “I make a pan of fish sticks and then make a bag of coleslaw mix. While the fish sticks cook, I slice a lime and some avocado. When the sticks are done, I give the kids fish sticks, fruit, and sliced avocado. The adults get tacos with sticks, slaw mix, avocado slices, and a splash of lime. Yum!” — Bethany W., Gilbert, Arizona 1.5 cups apple juice 2 cups baby spinach 1 apple: cored and chopped (you can leave the skin on) 1/2 avocado, chopped Blend together until smooth. The avocado makes it so creamy!" — Zoe T., San Diego, California More from The Stir: 11 Text Messages From Moms Who Are So Over Making Dinner (PHOTOS)

title: “12 Moms Share Their Easiest Go To Dinner Ideas For Busy Tired Nights” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-08” author: “Kevin Gayle”

Good thing I have friends who are in the same boat as I am and are willing to share their best ideas for weekday dinners that are quick, kid-friendly, and even fairly healthy. Click on for 12 great ideas for nights when dinner needs to be quick and easy. That’s pretty much every night, right? Image via iStock.com/sturti “I start by making scrambled eggs (three eggs per person) and frozen sausage (three links per person). Then I make whole wheat toast with mashed avocado on top, sprinkled with salt and pepper. I’ll usually do a side of fruit too, something that doesn’t take prep work like bananas or oranges. It is really satisfying and fast.” — Susan Y., Ames, Iowa “Just get a loaf of French bread or flatbread at the grocery store, a jar of pizza sauce, the toppings your family likes, and done. I bake it at 350 degrees and it cooks fast since you don’t need the crust to bake too. Serve with a bagged salad and you are good to go.” — Tami S., Portland, Oregon More from The Stir: 6 Kid-Friendly Family Dinners for Under $5 “Just take a flour tortilla and spread on a layer of cream cheese (plain or garden veggie is good). Then put down some slices of deli ham and cheese (Swiss or cheddar are our faves). I like to add a pickle but one kid won’t eat those, so you can skip it. Roll it up and then slice in half. Serve with a big bowl of mixed fruit, and dinner is done!” — Andrea P., Albany, New York “I serve it with some vegetables that my kids probably won’t eat, just so I feel better about myself.” — Carolyn F., Tucson, Arizona “I get three or four kinds of crackers, and then lay out a spread of toppings: peanut butter, almond butter, cheese, pepperoni, tomato slices, deli meat, etc. I let everyone make their own creations and call it good. Usually I’ll do some fruit or raw veggies with dip to go along with it. Easy!” — Grace R., Grand Rapids, Michigan “While the quesadillas are cooking, I throw in a bag of steamed broccoli. Done!” — Marzia B., Indianola, Iowa More from The Stir: 10 Finger Foods Kids Will Devour for Dinner (Photos) “I make a pan of fish sticks and then make a bag of coleslaw mix. While the fish sticks cook, I slice a lime and some avocado. When the sticks are done, I give the kids fish sticks, fruit, and sliced avocado. The adults get tacos with sticks, slaw mix, avocado slices, and a splash of lime. Yum!” — Bethany W., Gilbert, Arizona 1.5 cups apple juice 2 cups baby spinach 1 apple: cored and chopped (you can leave the skin on) 1/2 avocado, chopped Blend together until smooth. The avocado makes it so creamy!" — Zoe T., San Diego, California More from The Stir: 11 Text Messages From Moms Who Are So Over Making Dinner (PHOTOS)

title: “12 Moms Share Their Easiest Go To Dinner Ideas For Busy Tired Nights” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-14” author: “John House”

Good thing I have friends who are in the same boat as I am and are willing to share their best ideas for weekday dinners that are quick, kid-friendly, and even fairly healthy. Click on for 12 great ideas for nights when dinner needs to be quick and easy. That’s pretty much every night, right? Image via iStock.com/sturti “I start by making scrambled eggs (three eggs per person) and frozen sausage (three links per person). Then I make whole wheat toast with mashed avocado on top, sprinkled with salt and pepper. I’ll usually do a side of fruit too, something that doesn’t take prep work like bananas or oranges. It is really satisfying and fast.” — Susan Y., Ames, Iowa “Just get a loaf of French bread or flatbread at the grocery store, a jar of pizza sauce, the toppings your family likes, and done. I bake it at 350 degrees and it cooks fast since you don’t need the crust to bake too. Serve with a bagged salad and you are good to go.” — Tami S., Portland, Oregon More from The Stir: 6 Kid-Friendly Family Dinners for Under $5 “Just take a flour tortilla and spread on a layer of cream cheese (plain or garden veggie is good). Then put down some slices of deli ham and cheese (Swiss or cheddar are our faves). I like to add a pickle but one kid won’t eat those, so you can skip it. Roll it up and then slice in half. Serve with a big bowl of mixed fruit, and dinner is done!” — Andrea P., Albany, New York “I serve it with some vegetables that my kids probably won’t eat, just so I feel better about myself.” — Carolyn F., Tucson, Arizona “I get three or four kinds of crackers, and then lay out a spread of toppings: peanut butter, almond butter, cheese, pepperoni, tomato slices, deli meat, etc. I let everyone make their own creations and call it good. Usually I’ll do some fruit or raw veggies with dip to go along with it. Easy!” — Grace R., Grand Rapids, Michigan “While the quesadillas are cooking, I throw in a bag of steamed broccoli. Done!” — Marzia B., Indianola, Iowa More from The Stir: 10 Finger Foods Kids Will Devour for Dinner (Photos) “I make a pan of fish sticks and then make a bag of coleslaw mix. While the fish sticks cook, I slice a lime and some avocado. When the sticks are done, I give the kids fish sticks, fruit, and sliced avocado. The adults get tacos with sticks, slaw mix, avocado slices, and a splash of lime. Yum!” — Bethany W., Gilbert, Arizona 1.5 cups apple juice 2 cups baby spinach 1 apple: cored and chopped (you can leave the skin on) 1/2 avocado, chopped Blend together until smooth. The avocado makes it so creamy!" — Zoe T., San Diego, California More from The Stir: 11 Text Messages From Moms Who Are So Over Making Dinner (PHOTOS)