One of the most dreaded tasks for a busy mom is coming up with meal ideas that everyone is happy with. Here are 10 quick and easy meal ideas to help plan lunch and dinner in less time.

1. Spaghetti is one very easy meal to prepare. It is basically boiling some noodles and adding sauce. You can add some variety to this simple meal by adding other ingredients such as hamburger, sausage or vegetables.

2. Tacos are a great meal that is both quick and easy. One great thing about serving tacos is that each family member can decide what they want to top their taco with.

3. What kid doesn’t like mac and cheese? Make it a meal by adding other ingredients such as diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, sliced hot dogs or hamburger.

4. Pizza is always a quick and easy meal that everyone loves. Don’t waste money at the pizza shop. Get that fresh baked taste at home in under 20 minutes. You can buy frozen pizza crusts and store them in the freezer as well as shredded cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or ham. Purchase your favorite pizza sauce and store it n your pantry.

5. Kabobs are a quick and easy meal that no one will believe is quick and easy. You can do all of your preparation the night before and cook your kabobs at meal time.

6. Hot dogs are so easy and quick and perfect for those hectic evenings when your schedule is book full. You can always use light franks or turkey franks if you are health-conscious.

7. Salads are always quick to prepare. Another great feature is that they can be customized to each family members taste.

8. Grilled cheese can be more than just cheese and bread. Add some variety by adding ham, bacon, pepperoni or tomato. You can also use different types of cheeses.

9. If you are on the go tortilla wraps will be a great choice. They are easy to prepare and can be eaten while on the go.

10. Leftovers can be frozen and stored to serve later when you are short on time or you can use the leftovers and create a whole new meal, such as a soup or casserole.

Quick and easy meals does not always mean drive through. I hope that these ideas will help save you time in the kitchen and give you more time to do things you enjoy.

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