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    5 Quick + Easy Dinners for Weeknights

    School nights got you in a rush?! Try out these 5 Quick + Easy Dinners for weeknights!

    My oldest daughter just started school, both my husband and I work full time and both of our girls are in dance classes. Needless to say, we don't have a ton of time every night.

    Quick and easy meals that the whole family love are life savers during this time. It's not impossible to put a delicious meal on the table in 30 minutes or less.

    Let me help you!

    homemade big mac tacos with a side of special sauce

    Big Mac Tacos

    Homemade Big Mac Tacos are always a huge hit! These tacos have all the same delicious flavors you know and love from a Big Mac but even better!

    Flour tortillas with toasted sesame seeds filled with ground beef, melted American cheese, special sauce, lettuce, pickle and red onion. SO GOOD!

    These Big Mac Tacos come together so quickly and get devoured by adults and kids alike! They're one of our favorite dinners and will be made on repeat all school year long.

    Gigi Hadid pasta recipe in a bowl topped with cheese and fresh basil. Two more bowls of pasta to the side with sliced baguette and crushed red pepper in a small round dish.

    Gigi Hadid Pasta

    Gigi Hadid Pasta is a spicy vodka pasta that is well worth the hype! Super creamy, spicy and a little sweet, topped with parmesan cheese.

    Don't worry, if you or the kids don't like spicy food you can omit the crushed red pepper or just keep it on the side. There's also a substitute for the vodka if you're not able to have vodka.

    This pasta is like comfort in a bowl. Something I could eat every day.

    This Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe comes together really quickly and makes a great weeknight dinner.

    taco bell crunchwrap supreme

    Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

    Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe is one of the yummiest quick dinners to make! An even tastier take on a well known classic.

    Flour tortillas stuffed with taco meat, a crunchy tostada, Tajin seasoning, cheese sauce, taco ranch, lettuce and tomato. The best!

    These are surprisingly quick to make and I'm not sure if my kids or my husband likes them more!

    Whenever you have your next Taco Bell craving, try making Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supremes at home!

    pork burgers on a tray with all the ingredients and chips

    The Ultimate Pork Burger

    The Ultimate Pork Burger is a long time favorite. This recipe was inspired by a restaurant my husband and I visited in New Orleans, Cochon Butcher.

    It's a pork burger with special sauce, onion, lettuce, American cheese and pickles. Similar to a pork Big Mac.

    We're obviously fans of Big Macs in this house, haha. This recipe is super yummy though and gets made all summer long on the grill then all fall and winter inside the house.

    This works so well for weeknights and can be served with chips or fries. I like dipping my chips or fries in the extra sauce!

    Dorito taco salad with dressing

    Dorito Taco Salad

    This Dorito Taco Salad Recipe will become one of your new favorites! This salad is packed with so much goodness and a homemade dressing so good you could drink!

    Lettuce, taco meat, salsa ranch, corn salad, chili beans, avocado, red onion, pepitas, white cheddar, cotija and Cool Ranch Doritos.

    The kids love this because well...anything I tell them they can eat with Doritos they love. And we love this because it's packed with flavor and comes together quickly.

    The dressing can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for at least a week.

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    Welcome to In Krista's Kitchen where you'll find delicious dinners and desserts with restaurant flavor that you can make in the comfort of your home. You can find dinners, desserts, sides, brunch recipes and breakfast recipes for any occasion. I'm here to help you create meals and desserts packed with flavor! These recipes range from easy to slightly more experienced home cooks. I'll give tips and tricks and am always available through email to answer any cooking questions you have!

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    Summer Recipes

    • Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad with a sweet and smoky Chipotle Strawberry Vinaigrette on a large salad platter with serving utensils aside.
      Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble dessert in cups.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
    • A slice of Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate Ganache and flaky sea salt on a stack of plates.
      No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
    • A slice of No Bake Chocolate Pie on a plate with a fork.
      No Bake Chocolate Pie
    • Marinated olives in a bowl with rosemary and orange peel.
      Marinated Olives
    • Spicy Mac and Cheese on a plate, topped with pepper and a fork.
      Spicy Mac And Cheese
    See more Summer →

    Dinners

    • A pork burger on a brioche bun with special sauce, onion, pickle and lettuce.
      The Ultimate Pork Burger Recipe
    • Loaded Steak Nachos recipe topped with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and jalapenos.
      Loaded Steak Nachos Recipe
    • Falafel on a pita with schug sauce, tomatoes, feta and cucumber.
      Falafel Pita
    • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl on a small cheese board.
      Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
    • Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme with cheese sauce, ground beef, tomato and lettuce.
      Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe (Copycat)
    • Creamy Lobster Pasta recipe in a large bowl.
      Creamy Lobster Pasta
    See more Dinner →

    Desserts

    • Banana Bread with Streusel Topping topped with maple glaze.
      Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
    • Banana Coffee Cake with maple glaze being drizzle over the top.
      Banana Coffee Cake
    • A slice of carrot cake with a ton of cream cheese frosting.
      Almond Carrot Cake
    • Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread half sliced on a platter.
      Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
    • Soft Molasses Cookies with chewy crackly tops.
      Soft Molasses Cookies
    • Molasses crinkle cookies on a wire rack.
      Molasses Crinkle Cookies
    See more Desserts →

    Sides

    • Harissa Hummus in a bowl surrounded by pita pieces.
      Harissa Hummus
    • Arugula Pear Salad in a bowl topped with nuts and sherry dressing.
      Arugula Pear Salad
    • A slice of Blueberry Cornbread on a plate topped with honey butter and honey drizzling over the top.
      Blueberry Cornbread With Honey Butter
    • Sourdough stuffing with herbs in a baking dish.
      Sourdough Stuffing
    • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with parmesan cheese on a plate with a fork.
      Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
    • Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole in a skillet with a spoon.
      Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

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