April 20 Minute Dinners: What to Cook (April 17)
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April 20 Minute Dinners are on the menu this week for quick, delicious weeknight meals that also happen to be healthy and nourishing. From plant based burrito bowls, to quick skillet dinners, pasta, tacos and more!
Regardless of how organized you are, there are weeknights when dinner needs to happen... fast. Schedules vary and change... and people you need to feed become "hangry!"
I get that. I have a son who by 4pm was already asking... "What's for dinner?" as he rushed in from basketball practice and was on his way out the door to something else.
This is the week for quick, healthy dinners in 20 minutes (or even less)!
7 Tips for Quick Weeknight Dinners
For those of us whose lives demand quick dinners, this is for you! I recently came across an article from the Today Show detailing tips for getting dinner on the table quickly. Number 7 is... "Get creative." I agree, but I might also add... consult online menu plans for plenty of ideas too!
7 tips to make weeknight meals faster and easier
- Prep dinner in the morning. For easy weeknights, dinner plans should begin in the morning.
- Start using your slow cooker.
- Practice "double dipping."
- Double or triple recipes.
- Start collecting recipes. (Agreed!)
- Organize your frozen leftovers.
- Get creative!
April 20 Minute Dinners Menu
Monday's dinner is a plant based cauliflower rice burrito bowl with some quick tips for getting dinner on the table in minutes. Serve with greens and guacamole.
Tuesday's dinner is a quick taco skillet dinner that's juicy, delicious, and ready in minutes. Add all your favorite condiments and, of course, a big salad too to round out the meal.
Wednesday's dinner is a celebration of all things antipasto with a baked smothered chicken that also happens to be healthy... and so delicious I'm already counting the days! Serve with a salad and perhaps your favorite grain.
Thursday's dinner is a quick and easy salmon dinner with April flavors. I'm serving with Mandarin Orange Salad with Thai Crunch Salad Dressing.
Friday's dinner should always be a fun and easy dinner... in my book at least! We're serving a quick and easy pasta that's packed with veggies and easy to adapt to what you have left in the refrigerator.
Treats: I can't get lemon out of my mind these days... and these easy cookies are calling my name. I'm baking a double batch to freeze for quick treats... and gift to friends.
Have a beautiful week!
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April 20 Minute Dinners: What to Cook (April 17)
- Monday: Cauliflower Rice Veggie Burrito Bowl
- Tuesday: 20 Minute Chicken Tacos
- Wednesday: Antipasto Baked Smothered Chicken
- Thursday: Citrus Soy-Glazed Salmon with Watercress
- Friday: 20 Minute Sausage Pasta
- Treat: Easy Lemon Cookies
April 20 Minute Dinners: What to Cook (April 17)
Cauliflower Rice Veggie Burrito Bowl
A quick and easy Riced Cauliflower Veggie Burrito Bowl a simple but delicious weeknight dinner!
Tuesday: Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tacos
Quick 20 minute grilled chicken tacos topped with pico de gallo and creamy cilantro sauce. These spicy tacos are perfect for weeknight dinners and are sure to please the entire family.
Antipasto Baked Smothered Chicken
"We like the touch of heat that pepperoncini give to this briny chicken, but if you really want to turn up the spiciness, swap them for hot cherry peppers."
Thursday: Soy Glazed Salmon with Watercress
This Citrus Soy Glazed Salmon with Watercress is an easy, 20 minute, healthy meal that's incredibly delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or quick and easy weekend meal.
Friday: 20 Minute Sausage Pasta
This Sausage Pasta with Broccoli and Zucchini is a 20-minute wonder that’s easy to make with simple ingredients. Delicious, quick and easy, and full of simple flavor.
Easy Lemon Cookies
Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies are a soft and chewy cookie to fall in love with. Old fashioned, homemade, zesty with fresh lemon, and oh-so-wonderful.
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