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Tuesday, 03 May 2011 / Published in Cooking Ideas, Crockpots, Meal Tips, Pasta Dishes, Rice Dishes, Working Moms

Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for Working Moms

Working moms are often tired after spending a long day at work, and the last thing on your mind when you come home is what you are going to feed your family. You want to rest and relax after the daily grind, but hungry children and husbands can’t wait. Rather than falling back on frozen dinners or even worse, fast food, you can find some quick and simple recipes that only take a short time to prepare.

Pasta Dishes

Pasta dishes are an excellent choice, and you don’t have to get fancy to make pasta taste great. Spaghetti is a natural and easy option. You simply have to boil the pasta, open a jar of marinara sauce, and you are ready.

With just a little more effort though, you can add some zest to the meal. Consider adding cooked and drained ground turkey or chicken to the sauce for a bit of protein. It is healthier than ground beef and it tastes just as good. You can also add sausage chunks to the sauce.

You might also want to take some leftover chicken, cut it into strips, and use it. Consider changing up the type of sauce as well. Alfredo sauce is just one of the many options available.

Rice Dishes

Another easy dish is rice, especially when you utilize a rice cooker. The steamer will do all of the work for you. Since no one wants to eat just rice, consider cooking up some ground chicken or turkey and adding a bag of frozen vegetables to it. It is an easy version of stir fry that takes only minutes to make, and it tastes great served over rice. A little bit of low sodium soy sauce helps to add some flavor. Many children even like to use ketchup on it!

Slow Cooking

A Crockpot, or slow cooker, is probably one of the best inventions for the busy mom. With the slow cooker, you will be able to make a host of different types of food, including chili, stew, and soup. You can get up in the morning before the kids and put everything into the slow cooker. Start it when you leave in the morning, and your main dish will be ready when you get home. Cook up some veggies, add some sliced bread on the side, and you have a healthy and tasty meal in no time.

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