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"Go-To" Meals

When You Don't Have the Time
-- By Liz Noelcke

You open the fridge and panic sets in. The cupboards elicit a similar response. Same for the pantry. You have no time and have to come up with dinner – and fast. But what will satisfy your hunger without requiring an hour of prep time? In the final hope that something new and exciting will appear, you open the fridge door one last time.

Take a moment, take a deep breath and relax. Before you speed off to the drive-thru as an “easy” solution to fixing dinner, consider this: there are countless "Go-To" Meals that will make cooking swift and simple. When you’re at a loss for time and ideas, you can turn to these without much thought. They'll fuel your body with the nutrients you and your baby need to get through the day. They are also great when you are feeling a little nauseous because they aren't too spicy and should be easy for your stomach to handle.

Go-To Meals allow you to put in minimal effort while maximizing taste and nutritional value. These meals are quick, easy, and can be a staple in your diet. Only a few ingredients are required, so preparation and clean-up don’t cut deeply into your hectic schedule.

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Member Comments About this Article
"Easy and quick pasta:

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
16 oz can generic tomato sauce
4 portions cooked pasta

Mix the ground beef and tomato sauce, serve over the pasta. It takes about 10 minutes, and it is hot and satisfying.

My husband really enjoys it because it is hot and meaty." -- CANDICEMCC2
"The combination is a little strange but my husband I swear this tastes just like a McDonald’s Hamburger!! (It has come in very handy when those cravings hit!!)

Brown Hamburger meat in a large saucepan, drain fat
Add a can of Campbell’s Chicken Gumbo Soup (don’t add water)
Let the mixture cook at medium heat until the liquid has mainly burnt off and it is the consistency of a Sloppy Joe
Squirt a bit of mustard and ketchup on it, stir

Serve on hamburger buns

Now if only I could find a ..." -- TROPSTORM66
"I've had many moments of despair like that, and to make matters worse I have a 9 yr old that needs to be nourished and a hearty eater husband. One of my favorite fixes is to cook wathever pasta I have around and throw some stripped chicken, some onions and peppers(whatever color is available) and some frozen vegetables over a tsp of hot olive oil. Season it with some salt, black pepper, and whatever spices I have available. If there is some italian salsa I puor it on the chicken, if not it's sti..." -- YEYI78
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