School starts back for my boys August 5. That’s way too early. We didn’t have enough Summer? Did you?
I know it’s different around the country, generally here we get out the third or fourth week in May and typically start back the first or second week in August. The kids get about eight weeks off. When I was in school, we got 12 weeks off! My boys are envious of that. That’s about the only thing they’re jealous of though, they can’t imagine life without the Wii, DS or Pokemon! Sometimes I tell them I didn’t have cable TV and cartoons only played on Saturday mornings just to really freak them out!
So, school starts back and all heck breaks loose! Ballgames, homework, projects, scouts, fundraising (bleck :p, fundraising! – I wish I had a dime for every dollar I fundraised for someone else!! I need to fundraise for myself!!) Ok, sorry, so I put together 25 Thirty Minutes Week Night Meals (and they’re not from Rachael Ray!) for your busy week nights. I hope this helps ease the transition back to school!
If you’re a mom with a little one starting school for the first time you may want to read these post.
Mom’s Survival Guide to Back to School I and Mom’s Survival Guide to Starting School II
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- 20 Minute One Pot Pasta Carbonara
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- 20 Minute Pork Chop Rice
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- One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta
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- Nashville Hot Chicken Meatball Sandwich
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- Mongolian Beef Meatballs
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- Tex Mex Skillet Pasta
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- Green Goddess Pasta Salad
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- Jefferson Place Steak Bites
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- Steak Escape Steak Sandwich
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- Southwest Chicken Wraps
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- Shrimp and Vegetable Foil Pack Dinner
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- New Orleans Sausage Shrimp Crawfish Pasta
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- New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp pasta recipe
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- Shrimp Vegetable Fried Rice
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- Barbecue Shrimp
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- Shrimp and Grits
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- the country club
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- Spaghetti Carbonara Shrimp
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- Fish Tacos with Mango Lime Coconut Salsa
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- Fish Tacos with Mango Avocado Relish
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- Walking Tacos
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- Avocado Filled Canned Tuna Ceviche Salad
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- Boy Scout Bacon Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwich
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- Low Calorie Breakfast Sandwich
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- Salami Pepperoni Ham Ranch Melt Sandwich
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- Turkey Strawberry Brie Sandwich with Balsamic reduction
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Ida Camacho says
It’s fantastic to see such a useful post. You touched on a topical issue.
Marty Walden says
Hi, Paula! You’re one of my top 3 favorites from our Home{work} Wednesday link party and I’m featuring you there and on my fb page. Thanks for linking up!
Paula says
Thank you so much! Going over now!
Martha@A Family Feast says
WOW – back to school so early!! This is a great collection of recipes! Pinned!
Paula says
Yes, they’re into the 2nd week and I still miss them! 🙁
Therena says
These are awesome, just what I needed….I’m not a fan of cooking, so quick meals are my friend! Thanks so much!
Paula says
I like baking, I cook because I have to 🙂 and I really have no patience so unless I have a group to talk to and entertain, I get board just in the kitchen myself, that’s why I like quick meals.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Great round-up! Everybody can always use some more dinner ideas! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #24!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
What a great post Paula! Love the recipe ideas 🙂
So glad you linked up to The Weekend re-Treat on The Best Blog Recipes!
Wanted to stop by and pin while I was here tonight 🙂
Shauna
http://thebestblogrecipes.com/
Paula says
Thank you, Shauna, and thanks for sharing!
Miz Helen says
Hi Paula,
What a great collection of meals. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Diana Rambles says
Great collection!
Jennifer @ Quest of a Chunky Mommy says
WOW! All of your meals look awesome. I found you on Saturday Share Fest. Thanks for sharing.
Paula says
Thank you so much!! I just found that party, so excited to join.
Nicole says
These look awesome! I’m going to have to try some of these. With a busy schedule, thirty minute meals are just the thing I need!
Paula says
I feel the same way. It gets so crazy with use once school starts. Thanks for stopping by.
Brooke says
What a great round up! These look so yummy, and you can’t be 30 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy your weekend!
Paula says
Thanks Brooke, have a great weekend too!
Adelina Priddis says
Thank you so much! We don’t go back until the 21st, but we are also moving this coming week. Which also means registering for school, plus my oldest is going to 1st, so I’m pretty new to this all still. I’m going to come back and read those other posts as well.
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday
Paula says
It’s tough on us too, I still get sad when mine go back. It gets so crazy for us with activities and projects. Hope your move and school goes well for you!
Heather @ French Press says
we’re back on the 12th! GREAT roundup
Impulsive Addicy says
Perfect! Thank you for posting!!!
Paula says
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Great roundup, Paula! I like that you utilized inlinkz.
PS, I’ve been getting traffic from this! 🙂
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Thanks for including my recipe, Paula!! Fantastic round up. Pinning!
Tammy says
These look like some great recipes to try! Pinned.
Debi @ That Crafty Lunch Lady says
Yes, August 5th is way to early!! I officially go back to work at my school tomorrow, so I do feel your pain. Thank you for these simple dinner ideas. I certainly need some ideas to help make my nights easier too!!
Min says
This is a great round-up, Paula! While I have no children to send to school (apparently it’s a stressful as well as blissful time of the year for moms? hehe) I have myself to gear up for the internship which starts in 3 weeks. I’m not going to have as much time to cook as I do now so I’m def going to check out some of these recipes! Thank you!
Selene Galindo says
This is so helpful to have it all on here! Pinning! 30 minute meals is about all I can manage these days!
Erin @ Table for 7 says
What a great roundup! Perfect for the start of the fast approaching school year 🙂
I wanted to invite you my weekly linky party, Share Your Stuff Tuesdays at: http://bit.ly/18KMofU Hope to see you there!
Paula says
oh, Thanks for the invite, I’ll be right over and add it to my Resource tab!
Erin @ Table for 7 says
Thank you for linking up! Hope to see you again next week 🙂
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Thanks so much, Paula. This is an awesome collection of easy dinner ideas!
Paula says
Thanks goes to you guys!! Awesome recipes from everyone! And, btw, I don’t know how you do all that you do with little ones!!!
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
My kids are no longer in school, but some nights I still want something quick and easy! Thanks so much for including me Paula 🙂
Paula says
I always want quick and easy 🙂 I tried to work on my impatience one time. That didn’t last long.
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Great round-up of meals Paula! I like the format also.
Paula says
OH great, thanks Deb. It was easier for me, but wondered how it looked to readers.
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
That is too funny. ..my kids reacted the same way when I told them about (that exact way) how we grew up! I love the format you used for all of these fabulous and fast recipes. Thank you for including my Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad. (= Pinning and sharing!
Paula says
You’re welcome, love your recipes! hehe, I like to freak the boys out sometimes 😉
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
Thank you so much for including my recipes, Paula! Already pinned and about to share to my Facebook page. 🙂
And I like the linky! I had never thought to do that!
Paula says
Carrie, it was so much quicker to put together. I was anxious to see if readers like it, but it’s had tons of views so I don’t think it bothers them.
Cindy Eikenberg says
Great round-up of fantastic dinner ideas, Paula! A great answer to the question – what’s for dinner?? Thanks for sharing – pinning and buffering! Have a great Tuesday!
Paula says
Thank you Cindy! I have to have my dinners planned once school starts and things get crazy :/ stresses me if I don’t.