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    I Was Too Tired to Cook Another Night… Then These 5 Recipes Saved My Sanity (And My Kids Actually Ate Them)

    Published: Jun 3, 2025 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

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    Look, I get it. It’s 5:47 PM, you just got home, and everyone’s asking what’s for dinner while you’re still wearing your work clothes. These 5 recipes? They’re the real MVPs of weeknight survival. I’m talking about meals that come together while you help with homework, taste like you actually tried (even though we both know you didn’t), and somehow make enough that tomorrow’s lunch is sorted too.

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    • Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole
    • Creamy Baked Ziti
    • Frito Taco Pie
    • Sloppy Joe Sliders
    • Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

    Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

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    Featuring tender egg noodles, creamy sauce, and the satisfying crunch of onions, this Old-Fashioned Tuna Casserole recipe is a quick dinner solution that’s packed with comfort, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia! Great as a weeknight dinner with plenty of leftovers for lunch!

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    Creamy Baked Ziti

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    Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Baked Ziti recipe, a perfect blend of tender noodles, rich, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese. It’s an easy, five ingredient family-friendly meal that brings classic Italian flavors to your table in a casserole-style dish everyone will love! 

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    Frito Taco Pie

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    This savory Frito Taco Pie recipe is a classic casserole-style dish that combines taco meat, cheese, and sour cream nestled between layers of fluffy crescent rolls and topped with crunchy corn Fritos. This easy-to-make dish is comfort food at its finest and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! 

    SEE FULL RECIPE HERE

    Sloppy Joe Sliders

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    Sloppy Joe Sliders are perfect for a family friendly weeknight dinner or to serve as a party snack! Tangy, sweet, and flavor packed sauce combined with ground beef, cheese, and served on slider buns! Serve with fries, pasta salad, chips, or potato salad!

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    Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

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    Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy twist on the classic American favorite! With a garlic butter crust, homemade sloppy joe meat mixture, and melted cheese, its comfort food at its finest! Perfect to enjoy as an appetizer, snack, or dinner option!

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    Welcome to The Cookin' Chicks…I am so glad you've stopped by! I am Kristin, a busy mom of 3, a wife, and a family chef! There are three things that motivate me each day - Family, Faith, and FOOD! I, along with the occasional help of friends and family, want to share my food creations with you! So, I invite you to join me around my dinner table through the recipes that I will share with you here. I hope you will enjoy the journey as much as I do!

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