The Commitments Try A Little Tenderness

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.

When hosting a springtime baby shower, bridal shower, picnic, or casual gathering, plan a menu with an assortment of finger foods and quick, easy appetizers to satisfy guests. Spring party appetizers like mini burgers, simple bruschetta, cream cheese shrimp cocktail, or an assortment of dips, paired with classic party appetizers such as baked Brie and deviled eggs. This roundup is packed with easy appetizers, including make-ahead recipes to help you prepare a beautiful and tasty spread.

Even with the rising cost of food, a satisfying meal doesn’t have to break the bank. This roundup of easy budget-friendly recipes includes hearty casseroles, skillet dinners, comforting pasta, and slow cooker favorites that will keep grocery costs low. When creating a meal plan, plan around what’s on sale in your store’s circular and coupons, and look at what you have in the pantry. Affordable grocery staples like ground beef, pasta, rice, canned beans, and potatoes can be turned into filling dinners that feed the whole family. These cheap dinner ideas make it easier to cook dinner for your family while keeping the grocery bill in budget.