Back To School Recipes: A Roundup of Meals for Your Family
ByMartin EarlReading Time: 3 minutes
The start of school means a new routine and scheule for most families, and that adjustment can be hard. One of the most difficult things can be finding time for home-cooked meals. But don’t worry, with these recipes from a few of our friends, you’ll be able to keep the table properly spread, even with backpacks all over the dining room floor. Take a look!
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The Best Meatloaf
Meatloaf is easy to make and pays off with out-sized dividends in tastiness and comfort. What could be better after a hard day of school and activities than a hot plate of delicious meatloaf? Not much! And this recipe from Natasha's kitchen gives you the temps you need to succeed every time.
Is fresh, homemade bread even possible in our modern, busy world? Not only is it, but it can be artisan sourdough! Follow this recipe and schedule from Maurizio Leo at the Perfect Loaf for artisinal sourdough baked fresh, every day at home. Whether you use it for bagged-lunch sandwiches or to sop up the sauce with dinner, you'll be glad you made it!
Just because you're weeknight cooking doesn't mean you leave your pellet smoker alone. Cook these delectable smoked chicken thighs with yummy maple-glazed squash—a whole sheetpan's worth! Get the temps for success for this family-style meal, and enjoy an easy night of cooking thanks to GrillGirl!
Meaty, quick-cooking steak tacos with elote-inspired dip/salsa will bring a smile to everyone's face. This recipe from TheSchmidtyWife does not disappoint! Use your Thermapen ONE for perfect steak, and the rest will follow.
Do we have too much chicken on this list? No way! Especially not since we haven't included this gem yet. Breaded, crisped, and sauced, it's like your favorite American Chinese takeout, but made at home. The recipe from FitFookieFinds gives you the temp tips you need for perfect doneness. Give it a try!
With a little planning—and the right recipes—weeknight dinners don’t have to feel like another item on your to-do list. These easy, flavorful meals are perfect for keeping everyone fed and happy, even when homework, practice, and busy schedules are in full swing. So grab your favorite pan, preheat the oven, and make weeknights something to look forward to again.
Martin is the Culinary Editor at ThermoWorks. After receiving a degree in physics and a graduate degree in the history of science, he went back to school for a classical culinary education. Having worked in the culinary world as cheese monger, baker, assistant butcher, prep cook, sous chef, and, eventually, executive chef. He believes temperature makes all cooking better, and better cooking makes for a happier life.
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