Easy Healthy Dinners

Updated on August 09, 2010
S.A. asks from Overland Park, KS
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Hello~ My son is starting football this week along with school. He'll need to eat earlier and I'm running out of ideas for dinner. It's so easy to eat out, but I really don't want to all the time. I'm looking for some meals I could prepare early and when he gets home he can have his meal before heading out for football. Then, he could have a 'snack' when we get home. (ie. yogurt, fruitbar)
He's a great eater and not picking. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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D.H.

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Got a crock pot? You can make almost anything in them......and if you start them before you leave for work, depending on what it is, it will be ready for him.......make sure you get a normal crock pot......I have two.....both are different in looks and cooking...........one cooks MUCH hotter than the other one......so you might want to make something on a weekend to start and see how fast or hot it gets...........my other I can cook in it for over 12 hours and it's awesome......

Go buy you a good crock pot book and learn all the great and wonderful things you can cook in there, you will be surprised!!!!

Good Luck.....

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L.T.

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What about things like stews, lasagna, casseroles - things you can make on the weekend and either eat throughout the week or freeze in smaller portions and thaw/heat as you need them? I like to make turkey, ham, roast beef, meatloaf - slice and freeze in smaller portions. They are quick to thaw and and quick to heat up. They can be used for hot meals or for sandwiches. Have prepared salads and washed fruit on hand for quick and healthy sides.

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C.C.

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Its all about planning ahead. I work so I plan my meals a week at a time. I shop for meats and fish and add sides like fresh corn, spinach for salads, any fresh veggies in season. Everyday before I leave for work I take out frozen meat and decide what sides I will need and how much time it will take to make. I come home, meat is thawed, I cook the corn make rice or whatever all under 1/2 hour.There are two website that I have that send me healthy recipes daily and they are easy. ( mydailymoment recipes and Lifescript healthy appetite).

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J.W.

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Hey S.!

I hear ya girlfriend! I've got a great solution for you and everybody else out there!

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J.K.

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My husband's just started night-school, and I just "fix his plate" from what we're having, and he eats it the next night.

Beyond that, every male loves a great sandwich:)

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