LunchThis 45-minute Greek turkey meatball bowl meal can be prepared in a pan and pot. Each meatball bowl includes browned turkey meatballs, cooked quinoa, raw vegetables, feta cheese and olives, and tzatziki for a simple and filling meal.
Snacks & AppetizersMake 24 cookies to take as snacks: Shape the cookies now, let them set, and portion them out for easy snacking. Oatmeal peanut butter no-bake cookies are chewy and peanut butter flavored due to the oats. No baking is needed, other than 30 minutes of cooling and setting time.
BreakfastReady in 30 minutes, traditional French toast requires only basic ingredients, such as eggs and milk, and stale bread to make a full breakfast or brunch meal. Soak slices of stale bread in egg custard with added sweetener before cooking until the crust is brown and the interior is soft and springy.
DinnerGround beef is a main component in this dish. Fresh ground beef adds taste and texture to the casserole and complements the mushroom sauce. Cheddar Bay biscuit mix and shredded cheddar cheese form the topping. Butter and herbs add further seasoning and taste to the casserole topping.
LunchPrepare in advance combinations of seasoned ground beef and rice and other ingredients to serve in bowls during the week. Top bowls with green onions and sesame seeds. Recipes like this garlic and ginger ground beef bowl recipe for ground beef and rice bowls suggest adding optional steamed broccoli or other vegetables and topping with soy or hoisin sauce. Reheat the ground beef and rice mixture separately and serve over new vegetables.
Snacks & AppetizersCook all 30 cookies at the same time in one saucepan. Let portioned mounds cool and firm on the lined tray before saving some for future enjoyment. No-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies are rich and chewy due to quick oats.
BreakfastForty minutes and one baking dish are needed to make this French Toast Casserole, a quick and easy breakfast. French bread cubes are baked in a mixture of butter and brown sugar to create a breakfast dish with a caramelized brown sugar topping that mimics the flavor of French toast but doesn't require standing at the stove.
BreakfastQuick Pesto and Scrambled Eggs with Toast recipe features pesto and scrambled eggs with toast. Three ingredients are included in this breakfast recipe. Try the Quick Pesto and Scrambled Eggs with Toast recipe for a quick breakfast with few ingredients. Pesto provides additional flavor to the scrambled eggs. Toast adds texture to this breakfast recipe.
DessertsFor a cake to be prepared ahead of time, bake the two cake layers together and freeze if needed for storage. Smooth ganache frosting can be added to fully cooled cake layers. The Chocolate Ganache Cake has a moist crumb and rich chocolate ganache frosting that drips over the sides of the cake.
DinnerUse freshly purchased refrigerated cheese ravioli in place of lasagna noodles to form cheesy pockets. Baked ravioli lasagna contains cheese ravioli and other ingredients, including ricotta cheese and marinara sauce, covered with melted mozzarella cheese.
Snacks & AppetizersFresh mozzarella sticks are recommended for this recipe because of their melting properties and flavor. Gluten-free-breaded mozzarella sticks hold their shape. Gluten-free baked and fried mozzarella sticks make a delicious snack with a crispy, seasoned coating and melted cheese center.
DessertsPrepare a make-ahead dessert: Funfetti Cheesecake requires 30 minutes of preparation, then bakes and chills while you work on other projects. The dessert includes a homemade graham cracker crust and a tangy cheesecake filling topped with sprinkles and whipped cream.
