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Recipes by Ease of Preparation

Cooking wholesome meals for your family doesn’t have to be complicated! 

Here you will find recipes by ease of preparation, whether you need meal ideas in 30 minutes or less, a no bake dessert, or Make Ahead/Meal Prep ideas.

Penne chicken piccata pasta with diced chicken, lemon wedges, and herbs, mixed in a creamy sauce, served in a white dish with a black serving spoon.

One Pan Chicken Piccata Pasta

Shredded beef barbacoa in a white bowl, garnished with chopped cilantro and two lime slices.

Slow Cooker Barbacoa

A piece of seasoned, cooked cod is lifted by a metal spatula above lemon slices, garnished with chopped herbs.

Lemon Butter Cod

A bowl of white rice topped with shredded chicken, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

A hand holds a taco filled with shredded seasoned carnitas, with more shredded meat scattered in the background.

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Sautéed, golden-brown chicken pieces garnished with garlic and herbs, being stirred with a black spatula in a pan.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

A plate with glazed teriyaki tofu cubes topped with sesame seeds and green onion, served with steamed broccoli and white rice.

Teriyaki Tofu

A bowl of rice topped with grilled corn, seasoned chicken pieces, avocado slices, lime wedges, crumbled cheese, and a light drizzle of sauce.

Street Corn Chicken Bowl

Plate of buffalo chicken bites garnished with chopped green onions, served with celery sticks and a cup of ranch dressing.

Buffalo Chicken Bites

A close-up of a spoonful of cheesy orzo pasta mixed with ground meat, tomato sauce, and spinach, with melted cheese stretching from the spoon.

Baked Orzo

A burger bowl filled with ground beef, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, lettuce, sliced red onions, pickles, roasted potato wedges, and a serving of creamy sauce.

Burger Bowl

Spoon holding cooked, seasoned chicken bites in a skillet, garnished with chopped herbs and garlic.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

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