25 quick and easy recipe ideas for the busy school week

Once the school year is in full swing, we need a well-established routine juggling between work, children's homework, household chores, and of course, meals. Between delicious dishes and balanced recipes, discover our appetizing gallery which will inspire you when preparing your menu for the week!

Here is a baked dish that we never tire of, especially when the days get cooler. The gratin requires little preparation, pleases everyone, and can be kept for several days; in short, a sure value! To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: Potatoes, liquid cream, egg, grated cheese, butter, nutmeg, garlic, salt, and pepper.

School weeks can be stressful for the whole family. Now is the perfect time to whip up comforting dishes, like spaghetti bolognese. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: spaghetti, ground beef, crushed tomato, basil, shallots, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

What is quicker and easier to make than an omelet? Perfect for lunch, it can be garnished with your sauce and accompanied by a green salad. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: Eggs, sour cream, grated cheese, chive, nutmeg, and butter. In addition: tomatoes, peppers or other vegetables.

The goat-spinach tart is a delicious and quick-to-cook family dish. It can be enjoyed several times throughout the week. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: puff pastry, goat cheese log, fresh spinach, eggs, clotted cream, grated cheese, salt, and pepper.

A healthy dish, flavored with coriander and shallot or curry depending on taste, this meal can be enjoyed very well on an evening of the week. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: Cod fillet, rice, tomato, shallot, coriander leaves, olive oil, and curry.

When we're feeling a little sluggish, why not say "yes" to a fresh, summer salad, our best friend for getting some pep back? To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: arugula leaves, spinach leaves, strawberries, almonds, nuts, feta cheese, and vinaigrette.

Fajita evening is always a hit around the table, whether you are with family or friends. It's also a good option for a friendly and gourmet Saturday evening. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: wheat tortillas, red and yellow peppers, ground steak or chicken fillets, tomatoes, fajita Sauce, onion, olive oil, guacamole, salt, and pepper.

The explosion of flavors in your mouth with these gnocchi with gorgonzola-walnut sauce is unbeatable. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: gnocchi, gorgonzola, liquid cream, and walnut kernels.

Although it's an elaborate dish, it requires little preparation time. Get your cookie cutters ready! To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: salmon steaks (preferably frozen), lawyer, onion, lemon juice, dill sprigs, and lumpfish roe (optional).

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If you want, you can opt for 100% vegetarian dishes during the week, both for your well-being and that of our planet. For this dish, choose seasonal vegetables - you'll love pumpkin in the fall! To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olive oil, thyme leaf, salt, and pepper.

Some people could eat pasta for lunch and dinner without ever getting tired of it, and we understand! This salmon and herb recipe is a real treat and is quick to make. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: penne (or other short pasta), fresh salmon fillet (skinless), shallot, garlic, butter, white wine, liquid cream, chive, parsley (or dill), salt, and pepper.

Here is a revisited Lorraine quiche that will delight the taste buds of young and old! To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: pastry, cheddar, bacon, eggs, sour cream, grated cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

With its sweet taste and its beautiful autumn color, the sweet potato has won all hearts. So, of course, it has to be among our best recipe ideas. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: Yam (sweet potato), eggs, salad leaves (the one of your choice), olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.

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To perfect your dish, accompany your chicken curry sauce with rice or a few potatoes. To make it, you will need the following ingredients: chicken fillets, onions, curry, cumin, sour cream, chili pepper (optional), potatoes or rice, salt, and pepper.

We approach the meal in the healthiest way possible, with a delicious steak of fresh salmon, accompanied by peas and spinach. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: Salmon steak, fresh spinach, peas, 1/2 onion, a lemon, and 5 cl of white wine.

With work, after-school activities, and household chores, it is difficult to find time to cook. So, we opt for a good and quick meal to make: ham, egg, and cheese pancakes. Don't hesitate to buy buckwheat pancakes in the supermarket to save time in your preparation.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: for the buckwheat pancake: buckwheat flour, 1 egg, cold water, and coarse salt. For garnish: white ham, eggs, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and butter.

Treat yourself to a salad made with lamb's lettuce, tomatoes, feta, and grilled chicken for lunch. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: 100g of lamb’s lettuce, 2 grilled chicken breasts, 60g of feta, cherry tomatoes, olives, and olive oil.

Who could resist a good dish of lasagna Bolognese? It's a homemade dish that can be eaten over several days if you have any left at the end of the meal. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: lasagna sheets, ground beef, onion, clove garlic, canned tomato pulp, basil, grated cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, and béchamel (to make it at home: milk, butter, flour, and nutmeg).

Here is an idea for an original vegetarian salad for lunch or dinner: a vegetarian bowl with avocado, pumpkin, lentils, and pomegranate. A perfect harmony between sweet and savory. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: green lentils, 1/2 pomegranate, pumpkin, avocado, lemon, mint leaves, and nuts oil.

On the menu: chicken with teriyaki sauce accompanied by Thai rice. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: chicken fillets, thai rice, teriyaki Sauce (to make it yourself: soy sauce, honey, ginger, cornstarch, garlic, water, rice vinegar), sesame, and a of clove garlic.

Or what about shells and cordon bleu? To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients. For the homemade cordon bleu: turkey cutlets, county slices, ham slices, eggs, butter, flour, breadcrumbs, and salt. For the shells: shells, grated cheese, and salt.

For rainy evenings of the week, we suggest you treat yourself to pumpkin soup. This healthy and delicious meal is always a hit around the table. To make it, you will need the following ingredients: Pumpkin flesh, potato, leek, milk, butter, onion, sour cream, salt, and pepper.

And here's another healthy and balanced meal! The quinoa salad and its vegetables will be perfect for a lunch full of flavors. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: Quinoa, vegetable soup, butter, carrot, tomato, onion, edamame, paprika, olive oil, and lemon.

Now, if we have some extra time one day, let's put on our aprons and prepare a real chili with meat. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: red beans, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, pepper, dried oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper.