Easy Dinners in Under 30 Minutes
As another school year begins and work starts to pick up as the fourth quarter approaches, creative dinner ideas can sometimes fall through the cracks. The thought of making dinner can be daunting after a long day, but Kuhn’s Market has your back with some effortless, appetizing, and cost-effective meals that your whole family will love.A quick and easy meal article can’t be written without mentioning your practical and efficient best friend; the Crock Pot. Created in 1940, this beloved appliance became a household name and an instant classic as it became essential in the working household. Through the years, a multitude of discoveries and recipes have been created allowing the busy household to still enjoy a warm, delicious meal at the end of their day. A favorite Crock Pot recipe of ours is white chicken chili. Simply add your chicken to the base of your Crock Pot and top with some of your favorite spices. The next step is to add your chili ingredients, such as beans, corn, onion and garlic. This recipe is great because you can customize the ingredients to your liking, so feel free to omit or add to taste. Top with chicken broth, cover and cook for 8 hours on low. Once the time is up, remove the chicken to shred and add back to the Crock Pot with cream cheese and half and half for another 15 minutes and enjoy! Although this recipe takes longer to cook, the total prep time for the dish is about 30 minutes as it cooks while you are going about your day.
Another favorite at Kuhn’s Market is the easily customizable and flavorful option of pasta. Creating a meal based around pasta is amazing because you can truly tailor the recipe however you wish. Quickly grab a box of your desired pasta from Kuhn’s, a jar of your favorite sauce and some spinach. While you are waiting for your water to boil, in a medium-sized pan start to saute some onions and garlic and add a protein, such as beef or sausage. Adding meat to your sauce will contribute additional protein to your meal, essential for bone and immune health. After your meat is cooked thoroughly, add in as much spinach as you would like and cover until steamed. This method of adding vegetables is perfect to ensure that your family is getting their daily vitamins and nutrients without sacrificing taste or texture. Once your pasta is perfectly al dente, add the noodles to your flavor-packed sauce and serve.
Kuhn’s Tip: Add some washed spinach to your colander before you strain your pasta and allow the pasta water to steam the spinach for you, removing an extra step for you.
Something that will involve your family and allow room for customization is to prepare a family-style dinner based around tacos. Making tacos is a great way to switch things up with different protein and topping options. Kuhn’s Market has a variety of options to choose for your base; chicken, beef, shrimp and more. Cook your protein of choice with your favorite seasonings while you prep your toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onions and cheese. Once the meat is cooked through to the appropriate temperature, allow your family to build their own tacos, mix and match toppings, and bond over the experience. This quick meal is a great way to spend family time together while enjoying a wonderful dinner.
These are just three of many quick dinners you can prepare for your family that will ensure that neither your time or taste of your meal are being jeopardized. Be sure to stay tuned with our Weekly Recipes and if you try one of your own, tag us on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #KuhnsRecipes.