Just as we’re getting into the groove of summer snacks and grilling outdoors, it’s time to think about transitioning into back-to-school dinners. I don’t know about you, but I want them to be quick, easy, and delicious. To help all of us parents out, I’ve gathered 101 (yes 101!) recipes that are perfect for the busy weeknights ahead of us. Enjoy!
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101 Quick & Easy Back-to-School Dinners
Chicken With Bacon and Water Chestnuts
30 minutes, start to finish
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Skinny Fajitas
40 minutes, start to finish
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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
25 minutes, start to finish
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Easy Beef and Broccoli
20 minutes, start to finish
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Cumin Roasted Zucchini and Fennel With Couscous
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Karen Biton-Cohen
Easy Cheesy Chicken-Potato Enchiladas
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Sarah Caron
Meatball Biscuit Sliders
30 minutes, start to finish
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Fish and Corn Tacos
30 minutes, start to finish
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Thai Chicken Basil Stir Fry
20 minutes, start to finish
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Southwest Chicken Skillet
35 minutes, start to finish
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Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni
25 minutes, start to finish
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Easy One Skillet Lasagna
30 minutes, start to finish
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Creamy Tarragon Shrimp With Penne
15 minutes, start to finish
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Tortilla Chip Crusted Pork Chops with Avocado Lime Sauce
20 minutes, start to finish
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Falafel Feta Salad
35 minutes, start to finish
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Sweet Sticky Coconut Quinoa Bowl
35 minutes, start to finish
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Crescent Roll Hot Dog Pockets
20 minutes, start to finish
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Skillet Egg Bake With Leeks, Swiss Chard and Feta
35 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Karen Biton-Cohen
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
35 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Christina Stanley
Sweet Potato Fries With Chili and Cheese
30 minutes, start to finish
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Fish Taco Salad
20 minutes, start to finish
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Taco Stroganoff
25 minutes, start to finish
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Gluten-Free Potato Cheeseburgers
35 minutes, start to finish
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Sweet Red Pepper Soup
35 minutes, start to finish
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Sloppy Burger Grilled Cheese
30 minutes, start to finish
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Turkey Quesadilla With Brie, Baby Kale and Apples
30 minutes, start to finish
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Grilled Peach and Chorizo Pizza
35 minutes, start to finish
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Hawaiian Chicken Burgers
35 minutes, start to finish
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Grilled Miso Glazed Shrimp
15 minutes, start to finish
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Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles
30 minutes, start to finish
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A Healthier Santa Fe Frito Pie
30 minutes, start to finish
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Baby Bok Choy With Crispy Garlic-Orange Sesame Sauce
20 minutes, start to finish
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Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Migas
35 minutes, start to finish
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Vegetable Mint Stir Fry with Tofu Noodles
20 minutes, start to finish
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Crispy Baked Fish With Creamy Dill Sauce
30 minutes, start to finish
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Healthy Meatballs
30 minutes, start to finish
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Tilapia Melt
20 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
Heirloom Apple Pizza
15 minutes, start to finish
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Honey-Soy Glazed Tofu, Broccoli and Brown Rice
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
Veggie Quesadillas in Foil
10 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Kelsey Banfield
Honey Mustard Chicken
40 minutes, start to finish
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Homemade Corn Dogs
15 minutes, start to finish
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Egg Marinara With Peas
10 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Rachel McFarland
Light Chipotle Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas With Pineapple Pico de Gallo
15 minutes, start to finish
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15-Minute Mexican Blackened Salmon
15 minutes, start to finish
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Shrimp and Zucchini Sauté
20 minutes, start to finish
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Honey Orange Tilapia
25 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
Parmesan and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Veggies
35 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Rachel McFarland
Honey Mustard Chicken Stir Fry
30 minutes, start to finish
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One Skillet Spicy Ranch Chicken
25 minutes, start to finish
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Best 10-Minute Chicken
10 minutes, start to finish
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Green Bean Pasta With Cherry Tomato Marinara
30 minutes, start to finish
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Open Face Cheesy Roast Beef and Veggie Melts
10 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Sarah Caron
Panko Crusted Fish Sticks
20 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Christina Stanley
Penne With Asparagus, Zucchini and Feta
35 minutes, start to finish
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Parmesan Rosemary Chicken
30 minutes, start to finish
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Pasta and Beans
20 minutes, start to finish
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Pea Shoot Sweet Potato Stir Fry
20 minutes, start to finish
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Pesto Crusted Rack of Lamb
40 minutes, start to finish
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Pizza Macaroni and Cheese
25 minutes, start to finish
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Pizza Noodle Casserole
25 minutes, start to finish
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PIzza Spaghetti Bake
40 minutes, start to finish
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Red Pepper Nachos With Sausage
25 minutes, start to finish
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Portabella Chorizo Pizza
25 minutes, start to finish
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Poor Mans Burrito
5 minutes, start to finish
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Gluten-Free Quinoa Crusted Chicken
25 minutes, start to finish
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30-Minute Red Quinoa Vegetarian Chili
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
Pork Chops With Fruit Salsa
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Christina Stanley
The Best Vegetarian Enchilada Ever
30 minutes, start to finish
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Quinoa Salmon Burgers
20 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Christina Stanley
30-minute Chicken Stew
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
Salmon Burgers
25 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Linette Gerlach
Gluten-Free Savory Veggie Pancakes
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
Sesame Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry
25 minutes, start to finish
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Rosemary Tomato Frittata
30 minutes, start to finish
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Parmesan Chicken Tenders
20 minutes, start to finish
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Quick Bagel Pizza
5 minutes, start to finish
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Shrimp Pasta Bagna Cauda Style
30 minutes, start to finish
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Avocado Chili Lime Chicken Burgers
35 minutes, start to finish
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Baked Coconut Shrimp
35 minutes, start to finish
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BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza
25 minutes, start to finish
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Bang Bang Chicken Stir Fry With Quinoa
25 minutes, start to finish
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BLT Chicken Braid
35 minutes, start to finish
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Blueberry White Pepper Lamb Chops
30 minutes, start to finish
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Bok Choy Risotto
25 minutes, start to finish
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Broccoli Cheese and Chicken Quiche
35 minutes, start to finish
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Broiled Cilantro Chimichurri Dover Sole
35 minutes, start to finish
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas
20 minutes, start to finish
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Cheddar Dijonb Baked Pretzel Chicken Tenders
30 minutes, start to finish
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Cheese Ravioli With Lemon-Basil Butter Sauce
25 minutes, start to finish
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Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels
30 minutes, start to finish
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
30 minutes, start to finish
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Cheesy Bacon Taquitos
30 minutes, start to finish
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Baked Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
30 minutes, start to finish
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French Onion Chicken Sandwiches
40 minutes, start to finish
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Cherry Chipotle Meatball Sliders
40 minutes, start to finish
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Chicken and Bean Taquitos
35 minutes, start to finish
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Chicken Penne Alfredo
30 minutes, start to finish
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Chicken Ramen Soup
20 minutes, start to finish
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Corn Caprese Panzanella Salad
35 minutes, start to finish
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Creamy Peanut-Coconut Noodles
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Karen Biton-Cohen