Tips for Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals

Byangela @marathonsandmotivation
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Check out these tips for quick and easy weeknight meals to make a delicious family dinner in a hurry!

Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizza Weeknights can be so hectic, especially during the summer months. I hate to sacrifice time at the beach or outside after work to be in the kitchen. As much as I enjoy cooking, I like to keep it simple in warmer weather. We typically eat later as my kids spend more time outside with the extended daylight hours. So, I came up with a few tips for quick and easy weeknight meals to share!

Tips for Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals

Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizza

Keep your Kitchen Clean

Keeping a clean kitchen can really help speed up any weeknight meal. I know the last thing I want to do is unload the dishwasher or clean out a pot when I am in a hurry! So, having things tidy and ready to go can really help to make weeknight cooking go faster.

Make a Plan

Meal planning at the beginning of the week is key! I find it very helpful to sit down on Sunday and look at everyone's schedule to determine how much time is available for cooking dinner. It is also a great time management tool to go to the store and get the ingredients for each meal in one trip.

Meal Prep

Once you have your weeknight dinner plan set, meal prep can make cooking so much easier. I take a block of time on Sunday and prep whatever I can for the weeknight meals. Chopping up fresh veggies and storing them in containers, so they are ready to go is one of my favorite time saving tips!

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Double it Up

When making meals that might take extra time, double it up! Things like lasagna or my recipe for garden fresh minestrone are perfect to make in large batches. Then, I store them in the freezer for nights when there is little time for cooking. Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizza

Make it a Pizza Night!

Pizza night is a family favorite and it definitely makes weeknight meals convenient! I recently discovered American Flatbread Pizza in the freezer section at Hannaford. Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizzaThe delicious flavors and high quality ingredients in the  pizza really caught my attention, so I had to try them out! The crust of the pizza is made from organically-grown wheat and it is so light and delicious. The sauce is made of a combination of organic veggies, red wine, and olive oil and is so tasty! I also love all of the unique flavor combinations of the varieties of these pizzas. They have become a staple in our freezer as they are so convenient, but do not compromise on quality or flavor. We always make a few varieties of pizza. It is fun to spruce them up with extra ingredients like olives, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh veggies from the garden. Here are a few samples from our pizza night last Friday. Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizza My son loves the American Flatbread Uncured Pepperoni & Uncured Bacon Pizza. He added sausage, kalamata olives, and diced pancetta. Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizza My husband and daughter are big fans of the American Flatbread Basil Pesto & Feta Pizza. They simply picked some cherry tomatoes from the garden to slice up and top the pizza. Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizza The American Flatbread Vegan Harvest is my go-to pizza choice. I sautéed some fresh garlic, bella mushrooms, and onions to put on top. It was amazing! Tips for quick and easy weeknight meals: Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Doubling recipes, Frozen American Flatbread Pizzas #ad #AmericanFlatBreadFrozenPizza

So Tell Me...

Do you have any favorite tips for quick and easy weeknight meals? Have you ever tried American Flatbread Frozen Pizzas? If so, what is your favorite variety? Do you have a favorite topping you love to add to them? Thank you so much for stopping by. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!

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  1. Oh the basil and pesto is totally something I want to try. I haven't had flat bread in forever and never in pizza form.
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  2. These are just really practical tips Angela! The double up one is probably the one I have used most in the past - same cooking time with another meal already pre-prepared. Haven't tried your pizza solution yet but it does sound really good for a quick and easy solution on week nights.
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  3. I love how easy and healthy those meals are! I'm going to try American Flatbread for sure! I need this kind of meals in my life
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  4. We meal plan every week, and it helps save so much time. And since my boys are so young, we often have leftovers that we will reheat for lunch the next day.
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  7. I'm often looking for a quick and tasty dinner. These look really great as frozen pizza! I need to find them!
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  8. Oh i am addicted to flatbread! I've never heard of this brand before but i will definitely look for it...Thanks a lot.
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  9. These looks really yummy. I wonder if I can get those frozen flatbreads here. I would love to prepare quick meals like this.
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  10. Me and my boyfriend always do meal prep on Sundays (and sometimes on Thursdays), usually for 3-4 days or for the whole week. We also block two hours of the day and start preparing. It saves us so much time during the week! As for the pizza, we always make pizza from scratch, and we usually add ketchup, ham, cheese, mushrooms, corn, and bell pepper, I put onions or garlic from time to time. Oh, and I add turmeric to the pizza dough, it's healthy, and yellow! Now I just want some pizza :)
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  12. Soups and salads are my quick go to meals. I eat both year round and simply adapt my dishes to the crops in season. I don't eat meat so I'm always exploring other options. Those pizza toppings sound great.
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  13. These quick and easy weeknight meals look delicious. I love pizza! Salads are another easy meal that can be quickly prepared during the week.
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  15. I like pizza. It always tastes good and has a million different ingredients that somehow melds perfectly. It is good hot or cold and can be eaten with satisfaction any time, day or night.
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  16. These pizzas look delish! Especially that basil pesto. I'm all about quick and easy meals, and this list is so helpful. Keeping the kitchen cleaned up is SUCH A BIG help!!
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