Comments on: 5 Quick Dinners for Busy Weeknights

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:40:35 +0000

the skillet chicken & broccoli is a favorite in my house, thanks to you! My daughter especially loves the leftovers for lunch. Somehow it gets better overnight! : )

By: Christi

Christi — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:37:49 +0000

How did I miss this in my reader? All those meals look delicious – we'll definitely be trying them!

By: Delightful Dwelling

Delightful Dwelling — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:29:30 +0000

Those all look so yummy, thanks for sharing. I will have to stock up on some pasta and cream to make these and they look so easy.

By: Katie @ goodLife {eats}

Katie @ goodLife {eats} — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:12:02 +0000

The bowties with cream and cinnamon waffles look especially good to me!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:54:24 +0000

I love hearing that these recipes are already being made in your kitchens! How exciting!

Kacie- What a great time-saving strategy!! I love that dish because the sauce can be made while you are heating up the pasta water. It is one of my favorites and such an elegant dinner to entertain with. Next time I will take your advice and double the sauce!

By: Kacie

Kacie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:19:06 +0000

I make your bow tie sausage pasta recipe regularly. It's always a big hit! I like to add sliced fresh mushrooms and sometimes some cooked, chopped spinach for variety.

I double the batch and freeze half the "sauce" for another time. Then, I just boil the noodles and reheat the sauce and combine. WAY easy!

I do think it's a bit time-consuming for a "busy" weeknight, unless you do the freezer version.

By: Strongrrl

Strongrrl — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:08:38 +0000

I have a super easy, healthy, yummy one! I make this at least once a week. Add a crusty bread and salad and it becomes a really special meal. You can see the recipe here: http://blog.strongrrl.com/2009/03/soups-on.html

By: Seattle Coffee Girl

Seattle Coffee Girl — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:15:36 +0000

Oh Amy, these recipes are all awesome! We love the Chicken Lo Mein recipe at our house, thanks to your blog. So easy and delicious…and toddler friendly, too!

Our favorite quick weeknight dinner is a one-pot chili that we make several times a month.

1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
32 oz. salsa, you pick your heat
2 15-oz cans pinto, black, kidney beans (use your favorites), drained
1/2 bag frozen shoepeg corn

Brown the meat, add the spices and saute 1 min, then add the remaining ingredients. Simmer 20 minutes, and dinner's ready! We like cheese, tortilla chips and sour cream with this. The salsa gives the chili lots of flavor and vegetables (we buy the chunky version), and no chopping! So easy, and so fast! Thanks for keeping it easy and delicious with the great recipes, Amy! LOVE IT!!

By: Kristie

Kristie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:23:39 +0000

These look super yummy – can't wait to try the lo mein!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:06:46 +0000

bookgirl- Hahaha! I HATE onion. There is something about that texture. I just can't seem to get over it. I am glad I am not the only one. The good news is that you don't even have to rewrite these recipes

Catherine- I am so glad you found my site through Simple Mom. Tsh is one of my favorite bloggers and friends in the blogging community. Welcome to the site!!

Trixie & Liz- Thank you so much for stopping by. It means so much!!