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Parent Talk  Share your advice!

My dinnertime carpool schedule makes it tricky to prepare a whole dinner from scratch, but I'd prefer not to get takeout every night! Can anyone suggest any quick meals I can put on the table in a pinch?

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Meals in a pinch

When I did my dinner time carpool, Here is what I did. The night before I would Make spag for diner. The next night (car pool) I just reheated the sauce then the noodles. It actually tasted beter than the night before. You can also try grilled cheese sand with a can of soup. ( the next time you make soup make a little extra and freeze. then just place in the fridge the night before your carpool.)

Posted by Laura S, 3/10/10 at 1:29 PM

Parent Talk--Crock Pot

My suggestion for dinner in a pinch is my go to favorite--"Salsa Chicken" place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot and cover with salsa (the amounts depend upon the size of your family-typically one breast per person, one jar of salsa per 4 breasts) and cook on low for 8 hours. Once you return, shred the chicken in the crock.
The shredded chicken can be served a variety of ways--in tortilla shells, over rice, pasta, etc. You can top it with cheese, or get creative and top it with sour cream, ranch dressing, etc.
Leftovers are good too!

Posted by Amy Swartz, 3/11/10 at 3:05 PM

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