One of the most dreaded tasks for a busy mom is coming up with meal ideas that everyone is happy with. Here are 10 quick and easy meal ideas to help plan lunch and dinner in less time.

1. Spaghetti is one very easy meal to prepare. It is basically boiling some noodles and adding sauce. You can add some variety to this simple meal by adding other ingredients such as hamburger, sausage or vegetables.

2. Tacos are not only tasty but are so convenient. They are also great because you can prepare everything ahead of time and simply warm up the meat and pull out the toppings at meal time.

3. What kid doesn’t like mac and cheese? Make it a meal by adding other ingredients such as diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, sliced hot dogs or hamburger.

4. Keep some pizza shells and shredded cheese in your freezer and some pizza sauce in your pantry and you have the ingredients for pizza. Fresh baked pizza from the oven will be a treat that everyone will love. Make it different by adding pepperoni, ham, sausage or your favorite veggies.

5. Kabobs are a quick and easy meal that no one will believe is quick and easy. You can do all of your preparation the night before and cook your kabobs at meal time.

6. Hot dogs are so easy and quick and perfect for those hectic evenings when your schedule is book full. You can always use light franks or turkey franks if you are health-conscious.

7. Salads are always quick to prepare. Another great feature is that they can be customized to each family members taste.

8. Grilled cheese and tomato soup is a all time classic. There is nothing better than eating a warm grilled cheese sandwich with some tomato soup.

9. Tortilla wraps are a great alternative to the average sandwich. You can use your favorite sandwich ingredients and wrap the tortilla shell around it. This is a great choice when you are on the go.

10. Leftovers is not always a bad thing. If you are preparing something that can freeze well double the recipe and serve at a later date.

Quick and easy meals does not always mean drive through. I hope that these ideas will help save you time in the kitchen and give you more time to do things you enjoy.

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