Referred to as YO-YO (You’re On Your Own) night in some households.
And that’s whywe askedour audience what they make when they just don’t feel like cooking.
Here are a few recipes that you’ve got the option to make in a pinch.
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Add canned chili, veggies, leftovers as you wish," was an idea from Ceci Suhre.
We havetopping suggestionsso the whole family can choose their own during the weeknight rush.
This recipe is easy and adds just a little bit of punch to the typical chicken.
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Serve it on top of salad or pair with rice or potatoes.
Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce
Frozen meatballs are a fan-favorite.
We love the idea of turning them into sliders for a surprisingly delicious weeknight meal.
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Of course no grilled cheese dinner would be complete without a bowl oftomato soup.
French Toast
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Breakfast for dinner was a popular opinion for many of you.
(Even cereal came up multiple times!)
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Many readers suggested pancakes or French toast as a nice option that’s fairly easy to pull together.
Tuna Salad
We love our salads in the South.
And many of them are light on greens and filled with spoonfuls of creamy mayonnaise.
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Tuna is a great dinner option, whether served as a sandwich, salad, or topped on crackers.
This sandwich is a great option to make with leftovers you have in the fridge.
Chicken And Fontina Panini
Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up.
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They’re easy to customize to different tastes and come together in no-time.
The ultimate lazy dinner.
Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs
When in doubt, pull out the Instant Pot.
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Deviled Eggs
Leave it to the deviled eggs to come through when you’re in a pinch.
Homemade Chicken Salad
It’s always a good time to serve homemade chicken salad.
Serve it atop a pile of greens, layered high on a sandwich, or scooped on toasted baguettes.
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Need we say more.
It needn’t be a game day to enjoy a tailgating go-to for dinner.
In fact, chances are the whole family will love the idea of loaded nachos for Wednesday dinner.
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Whip up a tray in no time and let everyone dig in.
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