15-minute Meals for Busy Days

Fall is notoriously busy, with its renewed school and work schedules and the beginning of so many extra-curricular activities. Shorter days seem to make it seem like there's even fewer minutes between the end of the workday and dinnertime. Fast and convenience foods become more popular at this time of year, but I prefer to have quick from-scratch dinner ideas on hand as backup. After all, there are plenty of options far better than ordering pizza, that not only save money, but will take 15 minutes (or thereabouts) - less time than pick-up or delivery. - By Julie Van Rosendaal

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