Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 23, 2020
Right now many of us are trading our dressy clothes for comfy loungewear, choosing messy buns over makeup and getting back to basics – from afternoon walks to family movie nights on the couch.
Why not keep it casual in the kitchen, too? From burgers to cookies, here are 7 simple yet delicious dinners and desserts that will fit right in – and fit in the palm of your hand.
7 Home-Cooked Handhelds
1. Smokehouse BBQ Burgers. Smoked Cheddar. Peppered bacon. Crispy onion strings. Ditch the drive-thru for these fresh-off-the-grill smokehouse burgers, ready at home in less than 20 minutes.
Serve with sweet potato fries and fresh fruit (or grilled corn-on-the-cob once it’s in season this summer)!
2. Mom’s Favorite Mexican Molletes. Take a new twist on Mexican night with these delicious “molletes” – open-faced sandwiches topped with creamy refried beans, seasoned beef and Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Southwestern Chicken Wraps. Loaded with tender chicken, black beans, shredded cheese and sweet corn, these zesty wraps are packed with all kinds of fresh flavors.
Add chips and salsa, and you’ve got a quick and complete weeknight dinner!
4. Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Best. Pulled pork. Ever. This one is a family favorite, and all you have to do is throw a few ingredients into the slow cooker. By dinnertime, you’ll have perfectly slow-simmered pork.
Parents: if you’re homeschooling right now, check out some of these other simple slow cooker recipes, too. They are lifesavers!
5. Bayou Street Tacos. Little tortillas. Big flavor. These easy street-style tacos are bursting with crunchy slaw, fresh cilantro, queso fresco and savory beef. Perfect for summer weeknights!
6. Bruschetta Chicken Sandwiches. All the classic tastes and textures of bruschetta – all on a toasted ciabatta roll.
Layered with mozzarella, tomatoes, lettuce and balsamic mayo, these grilled chicken sandwiches pair perfectly with fresh veggies or kettle chips for a bistro-style dinner.
7. Lemon Crinkle Cookies. Sweet. Sunny. Simple. So bright and citrusy, these lovely lemon cookies are topped with swirls of light, fluffy frosting.
Bake a batch this week for afterschool snacks for the kids – or afternoon coffee breaks for you!
Remember, you can find tons of other easy and delicious recipes for burgers, tacos, sandwiches and more on Tastefully Simple’s website. (And you can search for ideas based on whatever’s in your pantry, too.)
We’re always here to give you a hand!
– Jen