12 Easy Dinners Perfect for Back-to-School

Back-to-school is busy! Whether you’re going in person or virtually, I’m sure that as soon as you hit that first day of school, your calendar suddenly looks a lot more full.

Often, that makes getting dinner on the table harder. Easy becomes the name of the game.

If you’re looking for some new, easy dinners for back-to-school, I’ve rounded up a dozen of my favorites!

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Chickpea Tikka Masala

Another meatless Lenten Friday here, and I’m really excited to share this super easy, super flavorful vegan meal with you all!

Chickpea Tikka Masala

This slow cooker meal is pretty much a dump-and-go.

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8 Great Ways to Use Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving is officially over, but chance are your fridge is still full of remnants from yesterday’s meal.

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I’m not a fan of eating the same meal over and over, so I always re-purpose my leftovers into new creations. Here are eight of my favorite ways to re-imagine Thanksgiving leftovers!

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Basil Burgers with Sundried Tomato Mayonnaise

I am in total denial that it’s Labor Day weekend. Where did my summer go?!

The bucket lists we created at the beginning of the summer still have a lot that needs to be checked off, so we’re spending the long weekend concentrating on family time and checking off a few last items. Oh, and there will be plenty of grilling.

If you’re looking for something fun-but-easy to make this weekend, these burgers are a great candidate – especially if you have a whole bunch of basil to use up. The addition of the basil makes these fresh and perfect for the end of summer.

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Basil Burgers with Sundried Tomato Mayonnaise
(adapted from Taste of Home)
Serves 6

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (the dried kind – not packed in oil)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
Fresh mozzarella, for serving
Hamburger buns, for serving

Add the dried tomatoes to the water and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Drain and add the tomatoes to a food processor, along with the mayonnaise. Process until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Break up the ground beef over the spices, and mix until well combined. Divide into 6 equal balls, and form into patties.

Grill over medium-high heat for approximately five minutes per side.  Add mozzarella during the last minute and allow to melt.

Serve on buns with sundried tomato mayonnaise.

 

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16 More Meatless Dinner Ideas for Lent

65+ Meatless Meals for Lent

Find my updated list of Meatless Meals for Lent here!

 

Last year, I kicked off Lent by sharing a roundup of meatless meal ideas. Part of Lenten obligation for us is abstaining from meat on Fridays, and over the past few years I’ve made it a project to shake us from our usual menus of cheese pizza and pasta with tomato sauce. I’ll be sharing new, meatless dishes on Fridays during Lent again this year – but I’m kicking off again with a roundup of our favorite meatless meals of the year to give you some inspiration.

Whether you’re observing Lenten Fridays or just looking for some new meatless dishes to work into your rotation, these are all great options. And you can check out the roundup I shared last year of 16 Meatless Dinner Ideas for Lent here.

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Pizza Cobbler

Apple and Cheddar Panini

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Citrus Curry Dressing

Easy Roasted Eggplant

Buffalo Cauliflower “Wings”

Zucchini, Chile and Red Onion Fritatta

Roasted Vegetable and Hummus Tart

One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Berry Kiwi Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dressing

Layered Vegetarian Tostadas

Crispy Eggplant Sandwiches with Roasted Garlic Ricotta Spread

Roasted Vegetable and Black Bean Burritos

Potato Enchiladas

Barbecue Quinoa Salad

Bubble-Up Pizza

Korean Vegetable Pancakes with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce