{"id":2120632,"date":"2026-08-23T10:22:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/?p=2120632"},"modified":"2026-08-23T10:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:22:57","slug":"easy-dinners-with-fewer-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/2026\/08\/23\/easy-dinners-with-fewer-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Dinners with Fewer Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Date: <b>2026-08-23 12:30:13<\/b><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"wrap_aoa81a97\" class=\"aoa_wrap \">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"player\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"750\" height=\"440\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width:750px;height:440px;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F1Imscbd4lY?enablejsapi=1\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tframeborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n    <div id=\"aoa81a97\" class=\"aoa_overlay \">\n        <div class=\"aoa_content\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\"><img style=\"margin:0 auto;max-height:400px;\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n        <span id=\"close_aoa81a97\" class=\"aoa_close\"><\/span>\n        <a id=\"close_btn_aoa81a97\" class=\"aoa_close_btn\" onclick=\"setVisibility('aoa81a97', 'none');\">&times;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>One of the key strategies for a smoother dinner time is planning. Wendy emphasizes the need for a thoughtful approach to meal prep, which can include everything from having a dry-erase board on the fridge to marking what\u2019s in the freezer. This not only helps in reducing decision fatigue but also minimizes food waste by ensuring that ingredients are used before they spoil. <\/p>\n<p>Listen to our episode to dive deeper into:  <\/p>\n<p>Meal planning strategies for busy families <\/p>\n<p>Time-saving dinner recipes and tools <\/p>\n<p>The importance of family mealtime for health and bonding <\/p>\n<p>Food prep tips and pantry staples <\/p>\n<p>Varying proteins and vegetables for balanced meals <\/p>\n<p>Find the full episode out now on <\/p>\n<p>Apple Podcast: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/dinner-tonight\/id6788015279  <\/p>\n<p>Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/033KOTAtkQpS6qEbkKxnJn  <\/p>\n<p>YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLK2UEX03AUyE <\/p>\n<p>Visit our website at dinnertonight.tamu.edu for recipes, tips, and more! <\/p>\n<p>Check out some of the recipes we talk about in the episode: <\/p>\n<p>Salsa Verde Tacos from the Slow Cooker: https:\/\/dinnertonight.tamu.edu\/recipe\/salsa-verde-pork-street-tacos\/  <\/p>\n<p>BBQ Chicken Thighs: https:\/\/dinnertonight.tamu.edu\/recipe\/slow-cooker-barbecue-chicken-thighs\/  <\/p>\n<p>Philly Cheesesteak Casserole: https:\/\/dinnertonight.tamu.edu\/recipe\/philly-cheesesteak-casserole\/  <\/p>\n<p>TexMex Beef Skillet: https:\/\/dinnertonight.tamu.edu\/recipe\/tex-mex-beef-skillet\/  <\/p>\n<p>Main Courses from Dinner Tonight: https:\/\/dinnertonight.tamu.edu\/main-dish\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: 2026-08-23 12:30:13 One of the key strategies for a smoother dinner time is planning. Wendy emphasizes the need for a thoughtful approach to meal prep, which can include everything from having a dry-erase board on the fridge to marking what\u2019s in the freezer. 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