Dinner on the Double Easy recipes for busy parents (that your kids will actually eat!) BY UMO CALLINS . PHOTOS BY FOTO ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY. With school in full swing, many families are shifting their focus to quick and easy family dinners. If you’re like me, you’re thinking about transitioning to the fall schedule with a change of routine, going to bed and waking up earlier, and extracurricular activities. Another shift for many families is more concentration on meal planning and meal preparation. With many activities during the school year for my family of five, we plan dinners ahead, with a focus on easy, simple and nutritious meals. This helps us minimize dining out frequently and ensures everyone gets the nutrients we need. Here are my favorite quick and easy dinner ideas to prepare for my family on busy weeknights.
UMO CALLINS, HER HUSBAND AND TWO OF THEIR THREE KIDS PREPARE DINNER TOGETHER.
Air Fryer Taquitos These are so tasty and a great option for Taco Tuesday with a twist. Plus, they are customizable with your tortillas, protein and fixings of choice. You can also make them meatless with beans in place of the meat. We love adding diced bell peppers. INGREDIENTS: • 4 tortillas of choice • 1 cup prepared protein of choice (like chicken, steak or beans) • Mix-ins of choice, like cheese or diced bell peppers • Cooking spray • Garnishes like salsa, guacamole or avocado DIRECTIONS: 1. Divide the protein among the 4 tortillas, placing down the middle. Add mix-ins as desired. 2. Roll into a taquito. 3. Place taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer, ensuring they are not touching. Mist with cooking spray. 4. Cook at 400 degrees for 6 to 14 minutes, depending on how crispy you like them. 5. Serve with preferred garnishes.
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