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Dinner:
If I were you, I would get well aquatinted with my crockpot. There’s no secret recipes or techniques involved; just stick almost anything into a crockpot and forget about it. One of my favorite crockpot friendly dishes is chicken and dumplings. There’s nothing quite like grilled chicken and wads of biscuit dough simmering in a pot of cream of chicken soup. Some of the best things are the easiest things, especially when you can stick it in glass containers for even more leftovers. It’s also a great way to gain weight, so I wouldn’t make this too often. It’s comfort food to the max. Like fish? Try salmon. It cooks for about 20 minutes in the oven and has a long range of health benefits from being heart healthy to actually improving your brain power. It’s not called a super food for nothing. Pasta is an absolute standard. It’s hassle free and is commonly found in leftover containers across the United States. You can pick up a box for a dollar. All you have to do is break the noodles and let the boiling water do the rest. Top if off with your favorite sauce and a chicken breast and you’ll look like a master chef. Unfortunately, it’s not a very low carb option. Snacks: Don’t overthink snack time; just add nuts to the shopping list. They’re protein packed and are easy to eat on the go. Nuts are also used in a number recipes. You know what else is deliciously simple? Granola bars, never leave home without them. Give them to your kids as something to satiate their appetite after soccer practice, or whatever activities they’re into. This has been my personal “meal prep how to” guide of sorts. You could find more accurate information in books, but this is way easier to read, so you’re welcome, America. |