We all have those weeks where we feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Between work, taking care of your family and keeping up with duties around the house, preparing a healthy meal every night can feel like an impossible task. During weeks where things seem especially busy, it can help to have a few easy and quick recipes on hand. If you are looking to add some healthy and simple recipes to your rotation, keep reading for some suggestions.

Meals that your family can assemble on their own are some of our favorites for busy nights. These recipes require minimal preparation, most of which can be done ahead of time, and are perfect for families with picky eaters. Here are a few of our favorites self- assembly meals:

Of course, we have to talk about the crock pot when discussing easy recipes. There is nothing more hands off than a meal made in a slow cooker. Not to mention that you can do the minimal amount of preparation required for the meal when you are making breakfast or packing lunches in the morning. This way you don’t have to dirty your kitchen more than once a day. So put away your steel pans and try these crock pot recipes for busy families:

Use these easy dinner recipes on the weeks where you feel overwhelmed or overtired. You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to get a healthy and enjoyable meal on the table for your family. And, you may even find your kids asking for taco bars and at home pizza nights on a weekly basis!

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