If You, Like Me, Have Little Time (Or Energy) To Cook These Days, These Are The Approachable Meal Ideas That I Rely On

Baked eggplant Parm that yields days of leftovers, cheaters' taco bowls, and more low-stress recipes I swear by.

March 8, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Edward Anderson

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Hi, I’m Hannah, and I love to cook.

I have always cooked most nights of the week because I really enjoy it.

Now that I’ve gotteninto the swing of motherhood, I’m finally back to cooking.

Grilled fish beside a salad and drinks on a dining table

So here are some of the go-to meals I’ve been making on repeat as a new mom.

Adult holding a sleeping baby in a carrier beside a bowl of cereal with fruit

A plate of spaghetti with broccoli, garnished with basil and Parmesan, on a marble surface

Two bowls of salad with assorted toppings including shrimp, beef, mushrooms, and a poached egg

Pot of homemade chicken noodle soup with vegetables and tortellini on the stove

A person holding a plate with a Mediterranean salad topped with pita, olives, and feta

Plate of ravioli with Brussels sprouts and pancetta topping

Bowls of fried rice topped with fried egg

Person holding a plate of grilled prawns

Lettuce wraps filled with meat and vegetables, side of noodles and spinach

Plate with fish and Greek salad with feta cheese, olives, cucumber, onion, and bell peppers

A bowl of mac 'n' cheese with broccoli and tomatoes on a marble surface

Oval platter of food with salmon, green beans, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and boiled eggs

A freshly baked lasagna with melted cheese and basil leaves in a white baking dish

Plate with two meatballs in sauce, a side of spinach, and a piece of flatbread

A plate with salad, avocado, lime wedges, shrimp, and tortilla chips on a table

Plate of shrimp orzo with broccoli served on a table