Don't know what to make for dinner? No problem! Here are some quick recipes to help ease dinnertime stress.
By Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh
Updated Jun 27, 2023What are you making for dinner tonight? What’s that, you don’t have a plan? Oh, dear… (shakes head sadly).
Just kidding—me neither! For real. You think having a full-time food blog is any kind of guarantee against meal-time disorganization? Not a chance. But that’s OK because I have a back pocket full of recipes we like to use for "The Lightning Round."
You know. For those days when traffic was ridic, your kid refused to leave the playground in a timely fashion, or you just couldn’t decide until 5:45 what dinner was going to be.
I promise, these are easy and so, so fast to put together.
A bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer is a lifesaver. This easy yet elegant dish comes together in 30 minutes.
Get the recipe here: Shrimp and Polenta>
In a dinnertime bind? Always think eggs. Nothing is quicker than this light and comforting meal.
Get the recipes here: Eggs, asparagus and cous cous
Even fish-fearing kids can warm up to the mild flavour of tilapia. This quickie dinner is light and creamy with just a little zing of lemon.
Get the recipe here: Parmesan Tilapia>
Give the people what they want: pasta! This dinner comes together in the time it takes to boil water and cook your noodles.
Get the recipe here: Fresh Tomato Pasta>
If you buy peeled and de-veined shrimp (and why wouldn’t you?) this nice, light alternative to a plain, old pasta dinner will be on the table in less than half an hour. Plus, if you’ve never roasted broccoli, you’re in for a treat.
Get the recipe here: Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli with Soba Noodles>
Shakshuka is a zesty tomato sauce topped with poached eggs and a crumble of feta. It’s so delicious, plus fun to say!
Get the recipe here: Shakshuka>
11 Sunday night dinners>
Sundays are usually when we actually have time to cook…and eat together. Here are some family-friendly meals that will have everyone running to the table.
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