Erin Parker of The Speckled Palate

16 days ago

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1 min read

Easy dinners for the chaos at back-to-school

Three crunchy tacos lean on each other's side on a white platter.
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Hello Reader!

Real talk: back-to-school is bonkers. We're two days in, and it is a huge adjustment as we figure ourselves out.

Having a list of quick and easy recipes to make for your family will make a huge difference as you settle into new routines.

These delicious recipes come together quickly and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. (Most of the time. Hopefully. πŸ˜†)

These recipes are not only time-saving but are packed with flavor to keep your family energized throughout the school year.

Quick and Easy:

  1. ​Classic Beef Tacos​
  2. ​4-ingredient Caprese Chicken​
  3. ​Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches​
  4. ​Buffalo Chicken Casserole​

For the Pasta Lovers...

  1. ​Lemon Shrimp Pasta​
  2. ​Chicken Pesto Pasta​
  3. ​Beef Taco Pasta Salad​

Set it, forget it and dinner's (mostly) ready when you get home!

  1. ​Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Mustard Coleslaw​
  2. ​Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice​
  3. ​Slow Cooker Pot Roast​

What's Happening This Week...

  • Brainstorming: I cannot wait to get back into the kitchen and start developing recipes again. Any requests for fall or winter recipes? Click reply to this email and let me know.
  • Shopping: The half cup tray and the cookie dough tray are two favorites of mine that have gotten use in my non-kitchen this summer. They're currently on sale!
  • Listening: I love an audiobook whenever I go on a walk or am driving in the car alone. I especially enjoyed this thriller recently.
  • Wearing: It is still a million degrees here in Texas, and I am still loving this dress in two different colors.
  • Making: It's tricky to make a lot of things when you don't have a huge kitchen. That being said, this crostini recipe is one of my all-time favorite summer recipes. It's been made twice in the last month, completely on the grill.

I hope that at least one of these recipes helps you out in the coming weeks! And I hope that your back-to-school (if you or a loved one is going back to school) or the start of fall and the impending change of seasons is gentle.

Happy cooking,
Erin

Howdy! I'm Erin.

At The Speckled Palate, you'll find easy recipes and drinks that call for simple, fresh ingredients that hopefully inspire you to invite your people into your home for super low-key gatherings. Buy me a cup of coffee.

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