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6 Easy Meals to Make on Those Nights You're Stuck Super Late At the Office
No matter what you do, we can all agree that our jobs are, in their own ways, demanding. Sometimes they require late nights spent at the office, and other nights, it's events, galas, meetings, and drinks with clients. And when you get home, the last thing you want to spend your precious Me Time doing is creating a meal from scratch. That's when it's time to whip up one of these easy, no-fuss meals, pronto.
Because I'll let you in on a little secret: Dinner time on those nights you don't leave the office until the cleaning crew is flicking off the lights doesn't mean the only option you're left with is Seamless. Sure, Seamless is all, "You can have your cake and eat it, too." But your kitchen is all like, "Well, you can have your cake, eat it too — and on top of all that, you can bake the damn thing!" You see where I'm going with this, don'tcha?
The trick to a dinnertime menu that excites instead of exhausts you is knowing what to make that’s quick, easy, and (arguably most important) delicious. And trust me, knowing what to get is pretty easy after feasting your eyes on these simple dishes. The best part? They're all ready in less than an hour!
So, how ‘bout you save that Seamless delivery for 3 a.m. on Saturday night when you’ll really need it, k?
Chicken Schnitzel
Baked by Rachel makes it so easy to kill it in the kitchen — especially when you’re on limited time. Chances are you’ve got 99 percent of these spices on hand anyway. Bonus points if you microwave some mac ‘n cheese on the side.
Image: Baked by Rachel
Kale, Bacon, and Egg Sandwich
Breakfast for dinner will never stop being a valuable option when you’re in a pinch and aren’t sure what to make. And this healthy take on the traditional bacon and egg sandwich from The Kitchn is just what your achy body needs. You’ve got your protein, your veggies, your meat, and your starch (and we won’t tell if you smother this lil’ guy in ketchup, either).
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Warm Pasta with Crushed Grape Tomatoes and Olives
It’s one of those throw-whatever-you’ve-got-in-the-fridge recipes, but that doesn’t make this Endless Simmer dish any less heavenly.
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Lightened Up Kale Caesar Salad
For those nights that you really can’t stomach turning on the stove, this easy, refreshing dish from Table for Two will satisfy your need for something creamy without assaulting your waistline. Pretty sure that’s a win-win in our book.
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Grilled Cheese… for Grown Ups
Oh, yeah, you read that right. A dish made with us blue collar workers in mind. We’ll take two, please. (Thanks, Wild Greens and Sardines!)
Image: Wild Greens and Sardines
Pot Roast with Rutabaga & Parsnips
This slow cooker lifesaver won’t just take care of dinner tonight — it’ll carry you through the whole week (that is, if you’re cool with copious amounts of leftovers). You don’t even need to waste a minute when you get home with dicing, slicing or sautéing, either — just pop everything in the Crockpot before you leave. Big Girls Small Kitchen, remind us again what we did without you?
Image: Big Girls Small Kitchen
