The days following a long holiday weekend can be tough to say the least. Let us help make the return back to reality a little bit smoother by checking one thing off your to-do list: meal planning. We've rounded up a handful of recipes that are all quick, easy or a combination of the two.
Start your day with a hearty breakfast bowl to power through the week. It's packed with plenty of superfoods, most of which can be prepared ahead so you need only 15 minutes tops to assemble. Tempted to order takeout for dinner? Recreate the classics at home in a pinch with a few technique tips that cut down on cooking time. Chicken Milanese can be made in an air fryer, spaghetti Bolognese gets the shortcut treatment with store-bought sauce and even teriyaki beef comes together in an hour flat when the meat is sliced super thin. And if there's anything that will help keep your post-vacation spirits high, it's this no-bake strawberry shortcake icebox cake.
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What to cook this week
Running low on time? Casey Barber suggests using prepared foods, like pre-cooked lentils, to make breakfast even more convenient — while still reaping all the benefits of these energizing ingredients.
Give chicken Milanese a healthy makeover by crisping it up in the air fryer. You'll skip the hassle of deep-frying, speed up the cooking process and still enjoy all the golden brown, breaded deliciousness.
Have your pie and eat it too with this easy recipe from Checka Ciammaichelli. The "crust" is made by simply pressing spaghetti against the bottom of a pan, then topping it with cheese and sauce.
According to Riley Wofford, every component of this meal is packed with tons of flavor. The rice is cooked with coconut milk, the beef in a sticky-sweet sauce and the tender broccoli blanched to perfection.
Keep your oven off and your home cool with this refreshing no-bake icebox cake. Fresh strawberries get blended together with cream cheese, sour cream, lemon and vanilla for a bright summery bite.
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