🍎 School’s In, Stress Is Out! Back-to-School Recipe Roundup

Published 20 days ago • 1 min read

Hello busy families and savvy home chefs!

School is back in session for us this week. If you're in the same boat, I know that dinner is on your mind.

I asked some of my fellow foodies to recommend their very best back-to-school recipes for you! Below, you'll find a lineup of 7 easy, crowd-pleasing dinners to help you with the dinnertime crunch between school and practice.

Easy Cheeseburger Pie – Cozy, crustless, and weeknight-fast from my friend Jessica at Primal Edge Health.
Kielbasa Pasta – One-pot, creamy comfort in under 40 minutes, from Deliciously Home Cooked.
Chicken Meatball Parmesan Casserole – Cheesy, saucy, and crowd-pleasing from my very sweet friend Gwen at A Sweet Thyme.
Spinach Bacon Egg Cups – Grab-and-go breakfasts (or snacks!) that freeze well from chef Molly at Vanilla Bean Cuisine.
Salmon Escabeche – A bright, light, make-ahead protein for busy nights from Kitchen Serf.
https://kitchenserf.com/salmon-escabeche/
Pizza Stuffed Peppers – All the pizza vibes, but a veggie forward recipe from Tammy (the cocktail queen) at Trop Rockin.
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole – A cheesy bake that kids (and adults) love from yours truly. Use chickpea pasta for extra protein!

Tips to Keep Your Weeknight Flowing

Batch and Freeze: Double down on Meatball Parmesan Casserole or Egg Cups for next-day convenience.
Double-Duty Ingredients: Use leftover marinara from the Pizza Casserole over the Stuffed Peppers for menu efficiency.
Add Veggies in Disguise: In the Pepperoni Casserole, puree squash or zucchini into the sauce to make it a full meal for picky eaters.
Plan Ahead: Salmon Escabeche is even more flavorful when made a day early. The stuffed peppers can be assembled ahead of time, then baked after school.

I'm hoping these recipes bring a bit of ease to your busy week!

As always, I'm happy to help! Just reply to this e-mail and I'll help you plan meals that work with the time you have available.

See you in the kitchen,

Michelle
BlackberryBabe.com

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