Delicious, easy, and filling. Exactly what you need for this chaotic week!
Is summer seriously already over?? It’s hard for me to believe it.
If you’ve got kids, there’s a decent chance you’ve been counting down the days. Look, we love our offspring. But managing the extended break without childcare is pretty overwhelming for most families. Even if you can find and afford a summer camp, the hours, the shuttling, the cost…
Anyway, we probably don’t have to tell you.
Back to school week can also be a stressful and overwhelming time, as everyone struggles to adjust to a new routine and schedule. All the more reason not to sweat dinner. And yet you want to cook something that feels like it appropriately marks the transition. Something that feels different from what you’ve been eating all summer.
These 7 recipes are poised to help you thread the needle!







Still need more ideas? We get it.
Baked mac & cheese is a great option the whole family will love. If you’re still feeling summer, these great summer recipes are easily scaled to fit your household. Turkey tips are an overlooked yet simple dish that’s healthy and works for even picky eaters. It’s also hard to go wrong with sloppy Joes, a dish I always associate with school-night dinners at home. But why stop there?
Here are four recipes our Food Fanatic community loves around back to school week: