October 20 Minute Dinners: What to Cook (Oct 18)
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October 20 Minute Dinners Week: Easy dinners, ready in 20 minutes or less, and absolutely perfect for chilly October nights. Family-friendly favorite dinners made in minutes.
From a fall-twist on mac and cheese to tacos, piccata, roasted salmon, and a Friday night favorite, skillet enchiladas.
And… a 3 ingredient treat that anyone can make!
Here’s what we’re cooking this week.
October 20 Minute Dinners
I mentioned the fall twist on everyone’s favorite classic mac and cheese. It’s on the menu for Monday, made in the Instant Pot, and ready in minutes. It’s one of my favorite fall quick and easy dinners.
For Tuesday, we’re making super easy Chicken Tacos, served with your favorite taco toppings.
And on Wednesday, we’re making a restaurant-quality dinner, but made in 20 minutes. Serve over pasta and with a green salad.
Thursday’s seafood choice is a healthy walnut and rosemary encrusted salmon with high reviews. Serve with a grain or roasted potatoes to round out the meal.
Lastly, we’re making a Friday favorite, enchilada skillet lasagne, that will have everyone coming to the table… without being asked twice!
The treat this week is a simple 3 ingredient cookie that’s so easy, I keep making them for the freezer.
Have a great week!
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October 20 Minute Dinners: What to Cook (Oct 18)
Monday: Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Tuesday: Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tacos
Wednesday: Chicken Piccata Pasta
Thursday: Walnut Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Friday: Enchilada Skillet Lasagne with Chorizo
Treat: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
October 20 Minute Dinners: What to Cook (Oct 18)
Monday: Instant Pot Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a simple, easy take on classic comfort food. And a genius way to add more vegetables to any meal.
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."
Wednesday: Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta
"The entire dish can be made in under 20 minutes with the ingredients that you most likely have on hand! Serve with freshly made pasta and you have a complete, great-tasting gourmet dinner."
Thursday: Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
"Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Pair this easy salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes or quinoa."
Friday: Enchilada Skillet Lasagne with Chicken and Chorizo
"This Enchilada Skillet Lasagne (or lasagnA if you're outside of the UK!) is a super simple lasagne alternative, made with chicken and chorizo in a spicy tomato sauce. Using corn tortillas instead of pasta means you can have this dinner on the table in 20 minutes!"
Treat: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
This incredible simple 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe is a go-to, delicious treat you'll make often. Cookie cravings satisfied in minutes!
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