Despite September’s promise of fresh starts and autumn’s abundance, children are limping along. back to schoolcommuting to the office and battling late-summer fatigue doesn’t necessarily leave you feeling refreshed or having plenty of time.
But with increasingly busy schedules and increasing responsibilities, we still have to find time to prepare and eat three meals a day. You might get tired just thinking about it.
Efficiency is paramount at this point. In addition to making your cooking more efficient, you also need to make an effort to multi-tasking. There’s nothing better than an easy dinner that uses leftovers to make a great desk lunch.
Alexa Waibel’s Roasted white beans and tomato pasta Certainly fits the bill. Just boil the pasta, roast some canned beans and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, and mix everything together. It’s ready in 30 minutes and can be reheated easily, making it perfect for busy seasons. But don’t just take my word for it, take our reader Catherine’s word for it.
This is my son’s favorite dinner to make when he’s at soccer practice at night. It will warm you up nicely! Rush home from work, supervise homework, check piano practice, make sure the kids have packed a change of clothes, spikes, balls, water, start practice, get home, take it out of the fridge and warm it up. just fix it. Enjoy with a crunchy salad. Hmm.
I’m thinking of Hetty Louis McKinnon too. Tofu and Brussels sprouts with hoisin tahini sauce, a vegan five-ingredient recipe (salt and olive oil not included) that punches above its weight and yields so generous a serving that many readers chose to halve it. . But listen, don’t! You’ll be very grateful in the future, especially around noon the next day.
When it comes to investing in your future, there may be no better asset than your second-day meal.Ari Slagle Zucchini salad with mint and feta cheese Check this box because letting it sit in the fridge for a while allows the pumpkin to better absorb seasonings like za’atar. Served with farro or topped with chickpeas, it’s a hearty meal that reminds you of slow, simple summer — summer.