{"id":1235,"date":"2023-09-11T13:58:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T13:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1235"},"modified":"2023-09-11T14:02:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:02:47","slug":"7-quick-and-easy-meal-ideas-to-try-entering-the-busy-fall-months-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1235","title":{"rendered":"7 Quick and Easy Meal Ideas to Try Entering the Busy Fall Months, Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Did you see our last blog, where Amanda went over four great dinner ideas when you\u2019re short on time and motivation (<\/span>both of which I seem to be short on\u2026.a lot<\/span><\/i>)?\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t read it yet, stop what you\u2019re doing and <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a> to check it out.<\/span><\/p>

All caught up?\u00a0 Great!\u00a0 Because I\u2019m here with three MORE ideas to help you get dinner on the table fast.\u00a0 And when I say dinner\u2026I mean, get <\/span>something<\/span><\/i> on the table.\u00a0 You\u2019ll see:)<\/span><\/p>

Dinner #5: Deconstructed Dinner<\/b><\/p>

Ok\u2026.let me explain.\u00a0 I\u2019m not great at winging dinners, but I can follow a recipe.\u00a0 But lots of times I get held up when I\u2019m missing one or 2 ingredients, or it takes too long (<\/span>I\u2019ve literally been in the middle of a recipe and realized this is never going to be done on time, fun!<\/span><\/i>).\u00a0 That\u2019s where deconstruction comes in!\u00a0 It\u2019s basically taking an idea, think lasagna, and making a quicker, easier version of it.\u00a0 I love stuffed peppers, but making the filling, roasting the peppers, stuffing the peppers, cooking them AGAIN, yeesh!\u00a0 Who\u2019s got time for that?\u00a0 How about making the filling like normal, but throwing some diced peppers in it and calling it a day? No oven required, only 1 pan used, and cut the time in half.\u00a0 SOLD!!!!\u00a0 Check out this recipe <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Another deconstructed dinner is sushi.\u00a0 I\u2019ve wanted to try and make my own sushi for YEARS, I even bought the kit that\u2019s been sitting in my cabinet for almost as long, but in the meantime, lets try and make it deconstructed.\u00a0 Take the base ingredients:\u00a0 rice, seafood (cooked or not), veggies, and some yummy sauce (store bought is fine!- <\/span>these <\/span><\/a>look good) and let everyone make their own bowl (not roll!\u00a0 Get it!).\u00a0 So don\u2019t get discouraged it, get creative and deconstruct those recipes that you\u2019re missing an ingredient for, time, or skill to make.<\/span><\/p>

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Dinner #6: Breakfast for Dinner!<\/b><\/p>

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This is a classic!\u00a0 Some people hate breakfast, but not me, I love it!!!\u00a0 And I will eat it any time of day.\u00a0 So if I get to have it again, I\u2019m game!\u00a0 Eggs are super easy and FAST!\u00a0 Keep it simple with scrambled eggs and some toast with a side of fruit.\u00a0 Make it a little fancier and try a frittata or egg bake.\u00a0 Try our DIY egg bake and use whatever cheese, meat, and veggies you\u2019d like, or have lying around.\u00a0 Pro tip: It\u2019s a great way to get rid of those veggies that are on their last leg.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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If you\u2019re not in the mood for eggs, or fresh out, try some pancakes or waffles.\u00a0 Throw some fruit in your pancakes and waffles for an antioxidant kick.\u00a0 And if it\u2019s a really busy, rough night, cereal works really well too:)\u00a0 We\u2019ve all been there!<\/span><\/p>

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Dinner #7: Picnic Style Dinner<\/b><\/p>

I have done this on occasion and my kids love it!\u00a0 Check out our last blog (click the link above), idea #4 was sandwiches, so take it one step further and make it a picnic.\u00a0 Go all out and move it to the living room with a blanket and disposable plates.\u00a0 This would work great with leftovers.\u00a0 Turn the grilled chicken into chicken salad.\u00a0 Take the leftover pasta and make a quick pasta salad with Italian dressing.\u00a0 Chop up some fruit.\u00a0 Serve it all on a tray – self serve style.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Want it a little fancier?\u00a0 Try a charcuterie dinner.\u00a0 My husband and I used to do this all the time before kids, it was such a nice Friday night dinner.\u00a0 Easy, no cooking, more relaxing.\u00a0 With kids, it still works, but we just changed the options a little.\u00a0 Some Raisin Rosemary Crisps from Trader Joe\u2019s for us, and Wheat Thins for them.\u00a0 Carrots and hummus for everyone, a few different cheeses, everyone has a favorite.\u00a0 Grapes and trail mix.\u00a0 Literally, anything!\u00a0 It\u2019s a lot of fun to watch the kids explore and taste while I get some delicious blue cheese all to myself, cause we know they aren\u2019t eating that!<\/span><\/p>

Need a little help or inspiration?\u00a0 Check out Food Network\u2019s <\/span>Essential Guide to Building a Charcuterie Board<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

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Bonus Tips!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

So now that you have 7 quick and easy meal ideas heading into the busy fall months, here are some bonus tips to help you get meals (and clean up) done even quicker!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>