Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

Lately, dinner time has been all about keeping things quick, easy, and stress-free. Today, I’m showing you a few simple meals that are perfect for weeknights and don’t require a lot of fuss. Let's dive on in!

Recipe 1: Ham, cheese, and egg quiche

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 10–12 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Prepare the crust

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll out your pie crust and place it in a cast-iron casserole pan. Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.

2. Prepare the filling

While the crust bakes, scramble the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Chop the ham and shred the cheese.

3. Assemble the quiche

Spread ham and cheese evenly over the baked crust. Pour the scrambled eggs on top, smoothing with a fork if needed.

4. Bake

Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and lightly golden on top.

Slice and enjoy with fresh fruit, like bananas.

Tip: Don’t worry if your crust isn’t perfect—this is a family meal, not a showpiece!

Recipe 2: Sloppy Joe sliders

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Salt to taste
• Slider buns

Steps:

1. Cook the beef

Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Drain any excess grease.

2. Make the sauce

Add mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and salt. Stir and cook until the mixture reaches a thick, cohesive consistency.

1. Boil the potatoes

Cover diced potatoes with water, salt generously, and cook until soft. Mash with butter and a bit of milk.

2. Prepare the pork chops

Mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge pork chops in the mixture. Heat olive oil in a skillet until shimmering but not smoking. Fry pork chops 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

3. Make the gravy

Collect drippings from the pork chops, place in a skillet, and whisk in 1/2 cup flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until thickened.