3 weeknight meals

This article was originally published in September 2014

Back to school means back to busy weeknights. Make your days less hectic by planning meals in advance. Here are three easy, tasty ideas to get you started. Get even more recipes >>

 

1. Chicken Tortilla Soup

This flavorful, filling soup comes together in a flash and is accented with a medley of fresh toppings. It makes a great family dinner and it doubles easily — it’ll keep well for a few days in the fridge. Get the recipe >>

Make it a meal:

PCC Black Bean & Corn Salad

Find it in the PCC Deli or make it yourself.

Marie Callender’s Organic Corn Bread Mix

 

2. Curried Ratatouille

Take advantage of late-summer produce with this twist on ratatouille. Eggplant, zucchini and cherry tomatoes mingle with cumin, coriander and turmeric for an Indian-inspired dish. Get the recipe >>

Make it a meal:

Organic Basmati Rice

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IndianLife Naan

 

3. Pasta con Piselli

Super simple yet hearty, this dish gets a boost of extra flavor from pancetta. Add seasonal vegetables, such as cooked peppers, eggplant, tomatoes or zucchini, for an extra helping of produce. Get the recipe >>

Make it a meal:

PCC Hearty Greens Caesar

Find it in the PCC Deli or make it yourself.

The Essential Baking Co.
Bake-at-Home Rosemary Loaf

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