dinner in 30 minutes · Fast meal · Help for busy moms

When You Don’t Think You Have Time to Make Supper

When you need to eat at home (and it’s the best place for so many reasons), what are some menu options that are fast, nourishing and delicious? I’m going to share a few of my go-to ideas for supper on busy days/weeks.

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Chicken · dinner in 30 minutes · Fast meal · Weight watchers

Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

How tempting are fried chicken tenders, whether at a restaurant or at home? Crispy on the outside and tender white meat inside make them almost irresistible! UNLESS you find a baked version that still gives you a delicious, crispy coating and moist white meat in each bite! This is actually a Weight Watchers recipe that I found and love! Look at this plate piled high with the tenders…

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dinner in 30 minutes · Fish · Main dish.

Balsamic Baked Salmon with Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Our little raised bed garden is producing about a pint of Cherry Tomatoes each day. right now. They are so good that I can’t bear to see one go to waste! Their sweet flavor makes them a great snack all on their own, but they’re also good baked into savory recipes!.

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Beef · dinner in 30 minutes · Main dish.

An American Favorite – Salisbury Steak

Recently I went to the kitchen to fix supper and I suddenly thought about an old favorite recipe, and the craving for it caused me to immediately change my menu for the night! It’s one of those comfort-food kind-of-dishes that is delicious, easy and filling, yet so simple that I had everything for it on hand already! It’s also ready in under 30 minutes!!

What did I make?  Salisbury steak.!  If you’re thinking about the frozen dinner variety, think again.  This is meaty, plump and bursting with flavor as well as plenty of gravy to cover the meat and/or any potato you might eat with it.

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dinner in 30 minutes · Fast meal · Fish

Crispy Fish with Lemon Dill Sauce

When I need a quick meal idea, I love to make fish. It thaws quickly and it cooks quickly. I found a great, healthy way to make crispy fish without frying it. The recipe came from none other than my favorite source – Cooking Light! The Panko crumbs give it its crunch and the lemon dill sauce adds a great flavor to the fish! Here’s the easy recipe…

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