Easy recipes for the back-to-school season


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As back-to-school season begins, busy schedules call for quick breakfasts and easy dinners. Simplify your life with these freezer-friendly snacks, breakfast preps, and more.


How to Cook - Easy Back-to-School Recipes

Back to School: Easy Recipes


Here are recipes for quick dinners, frozen snacks, desserts, and other treats.

Beef with broccoli in teriyaki sauce and ramen noodles

Beef with broccoli in teriyaki sauce and ramen noodles

For a quick recipe, use easy-to-cook ramen noodles and slice the steak very thin. To keep the meat juicy, don't overcook it.





Meat muffins with cheese and barbecue sauce

Meat muffins with cheese and barbecue sauce

These meat muffins—a cross between meatballs and mini meatloaf—are easy to freeze in individual portions. Make a large batch at once and freeze half for next week.



Chicken breasts stuffed with cheese and ham

Chicken breasts stuffed with cheese and ham

A weeknight dinner can be both simple and elegant, and this recipe proves it. Add the greens at the very end to ensure they retain their vibrant color when served.



Banana bread with chocolate chips

Banana bread with chocolate chips

These miniature loaves are the perfect size to make for a bake sale or keep in the freezer for after-school snacks.




Dry pancake mix

Dry pancake mix

Fresh pancakes aren't just a weekend treat. With this recipe, you'll have breakfast ready long before the school bus arrives. Cracked oats and a hint of lemon add a unique flavor.



Pizza on English muffins

Pizza on English muffins

These mini pizzas can be made ahead and frozen for after-school snacks. No defrosting required: just add your favorite toppings and bake.



Crispy sweet potato slices in the oven

Crispy sweet potato slices in the oven

They're a healthier, easier alternative to homemade fries or chips, and the perfect side dish when you have chicken or roast roasting in the oven.




Tostadas with pulled pork

Tostadas with pulled pork

Modify these tostadas to incorporate your family's favorite ingredients: add refried beans, guacamole, or a fruit salsa like mango. And if you don't have any tostadas on hand, they're easy to make with corn tortillas.



Cocoa brownie

Cocoa brownie

These easy brownies can be made with a combination of your family's favorite toppings, and everyone will be happy.



Stew with sausages, beans, and pasta in a slow cooker

Stew with sausages, beans, and pasta in a slow cooker

Using Parmesan rinds adds a deep, complex flavor to this stew. Don't throw away the rinds; they can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for use in soups, stews, and sauces during cooking. Remove them just before serving.







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