One of the biggest problems with cooking is that we have to dedicate so much attention to it. When we feel like we have to keep an eye on something in case it burns in a matter of seconds, while also having to keep the kids entertained, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. This is why we have to make cooking easier for ourselves by having a number of staple meals that we know can do their thing. Here’s some inspiration to get you started.
Pizza
While it’s a family favorite, pizza is one of those things that, thankfully, you can leave in the oven and there is very little risk of it burning, as long as you keep it at a low temperature. You might get fed up with having pizza every weekend, but if time is of the essence, there’s always things like these homemade pizza sticks that can inject a bit of fun into pizza time!
The One-Pot Wonders
The meals that you can put into one pot and let them do their thing are an absolute lifesaver. There’s two approaches here. You can either go for:
- Crockpot meals. The great thing about crockpot meals is that you can just put all the ingredients into one pot and leave it to cook over a long period of time. It’s been a lifesaver for many parents who are out all day and need a healthy and wholesome meal at the end of it. It’s just about making sure that you know what your kids will and will not eat. Chili is an amazing solution that is full of protein and fiber, but you can also invest in some microwavable rice that rounds off a full and satisfying meal.
- One-skillet meals. You can also use one pot on the stove and add all of the necessary ingredients. For example, if you’re cooking chicken, you can instantly stir in a pre-prepared sauce or even better, still make your own! One-skillet meals are an amazing solution because, although there’s a little bit more observation than meals you can put in the oven, the washing up is next to nothing!
Grilled Cheese
The fact is that we will hit times when we don’t want anything too sophisticated. After a long and busy day, or there have been a few surprises that have set us back, we need something that is quick, effortless, but still gives us that feeling of satiety. The great thing about a grilled cheese sandwich is that it’s the perfect opportunity to put almost anything in there.
You can jazz up your grilled cheese sandwich with tomato ketchup, olives, different meats, and it can instantly bulk out your mealtime. It is super lazy, and during long and cold winter nights, it’s the perfect thing that will warm you up, especially if you are cooking for a big family and there is barely anything at home!
It is so hard to create a winning meal that’s healthy and delivers the goods while also being incredibly low maintenance. But these options will be a massive lifesaver, so get inspired and make things easy on yourself!
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I always have ingredients on hand for a slow cook meal and a good grill cheese sandwich so much more.
I am so agree with you! These are the best options! I always have on hand all the ingredients for grilled cheese and I love slow cooker meals!
I love cooking pot meals, it’s the best set it and forget it method of cooking!