“Crap! It’s 4:30 PM and I haven’t even thought about what to make for dinner yet!!” Ever been in that situation?? I’ll be honest, that happens to me ALL THE TIME! And then you’re scrambling through the pantry thinking to yourself, “Okay, now what can I make with hot sauce, noodles, Captain Crunch, and bread crumbs in under 30 minutes…” When the pantry fails me I usually turn to Pinterest for answers. When Pinterest fails me we eat tuna. Tuna melts with a side of freshly frozen peas and potato chips. Yep, tuna melts are my back-up plan meal and we end up eating them at least once a week. 🙂 While there’s not really anything wrong with having tuna melts for dinner every week, I do wish I had a stockpile of quick and easy dinner ideas on hand for those crazy days when you blink and it’s already time to ring the dinner bell. Wait, you have the same wish too?! Well, all I have to say is WISH GRANTED!

24 last-minute dinner ideas

24 Last-Minute Dinner Ideas (she: Mariah)

Sweet & Sour Meatballs ~ Or so she says…

Chicken Pesto Pizza ~ Lindsay Ross Blog

Meatball Subs ~ Or so she says…

Honey & Lime Chicken Tostadas ~ Bite of Delight

Hawaiian Haystacks ~ Or so she says…

Lemon Honey Dill Salmon ~ Liz on Call

Black Bean Soup ~ Or so she says…

Garlic Chicken Pasta ~ Kitchen Sanctuary

Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo ~ Or so she says…

Poverty Meal ~ Food.

Clubhouse Grill ~ Or so she says…

Chicken Tortilla Soup ~ Bite of Delight

Chicken Alfredo ~ Or so she says…

Taco Salad ~ Liz on Call

Baked Ziti ~ Or so she says…

Baked Sweet & Sour Chicken ~ Kitchen Sanctuary

Easy Mexi-Burritos ~ Or so she says…

One Pot Pasta ~ Bite of Delight

Navajo Tacos ~ Or so she says…

Beef & Noodle Casserole ~ Six Sisters’ Stuff

Creamy Tomato Fettuccine with Salmon ~ Or so she says…

Easy Philly Cheesesteaks ~ Chow

Baked Chicken Chimichangas ~ Or so she says…

Italian Chicken Bake ~ The Pinning Mama

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