Tell me something: Is it me, or are the holidays absolutely flying by this year? I know, we all say this every year, but something about the way Christmas falls this time around – on a Monday, yielding a long weekend of holiday reverie – makes the whole month of December feel even more compressed. I’m sure I can’t be alone in this … right?
For me, one way to save some time and carve out a few minutes to myself is to rely on my easiest, heartiest and most comforting meals this time of the year. I have no problem sacrificing creativity for comfort food during the holiday season; it’s a trade-off I’m more than willing to make.
So if you’re like me, pressed for time and looking for the easy path wherever you can find it at the moment, you’re in need of some fast-cooking, quick-to-the-table meals to take the stress out of your evening dinner routine. Here are some of my favorites that I lean on every single year. Maybe they’ll become some of yours too! Have a go-to of your own that you’d like to share? Drop it in the comments!
Crockpot Cowboy Stew: This dish is always a crowd-pleaser and yields leftovers for days!
Backyard BBQ Chili: A treat for gameday, a lazy day or any day!
Easy Instant Pot Hoppin’ John: Add a little Cajun flair to your day – any day! – with this impossibly easy Hoppin’ John recipe.
Vegan Hamburger Helper: A childhood comfort meal, re-created! It comes together in a snap.
Instant Pot Old Faithful: This infusion of black beans and rice is relied on so heavily in our home that we call it simply Old Faithful. It’s always there for us!
Instant Pot “Tuna” Noodle Casserole: After going vegetarian more than 20 years ago, I never thought I’d have tuna noodle casserole again, but this recipe proved me wrong.
Vegan Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches: These sandwiches feel so decadent, and yet they take no time to put together. Serve them up for breakfast or brunch – or breakfast for dinner!
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