Merle Haggard "A Workin' Man Can't Get Nowhere Today"

Getting out the door to work, making sure the kids are at the bus stop or school on time, heading to an early morning doctor’s appointment… some mornings it seems like there is not enough time for even a bowl of cereal or a piece of toast. That’s when having make-ahead breakfast recipes handy is key. These breakfast recipes can be prepared the night before or made ahead for the week, making them perfect for meal prep. We’ve gathered an assortment of hearty breakfast casseroles and egg dishes, as well as sweet baked goods and grab-and-go options ideal for busy mornings.

May is the perfect time to refresh your dinner routine with meals your family will love. Besides flowers, May brings warmer weather but also a hectic schedule, like end-of-school-year activities, after-school sports, and a full schedule of appointments. When your to-do list seems to be a mile long, the last thing you want to do is figure out what to make for dinner. We’re sharing an assortment of dinner recipes to help take the stress out of your day. This roundup features an assortment of easy weeknight dinners for May, light and fresh dinner ideas for spring, quick family meals for a busy night, and fresh dinner ideas.

Skillet meals are popular because they’re simple and make cleanup a breeze. A good skillet can go from the stovetop to the oven, making it perfect for everything from crispy fried chicken to baked desserts. Preparing a meal in a skillet helps to develop flavor, especially if using a cast iron skillet, because the pan will retain the heat, which creates wonderful browning, and adds flavor to dishes like meat, cornbread, and cobblers. In this roundup of easy skillet recipes, you’ll find easy meals, one-pan dinners, skillet breakfasts, and even cast iron desserts. Fewer pans, less clean up… that’s a win-win.