Parenting hacks: 21 lifesavers for exhausted moms and dads

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Ever had one of those days when even the thought of cooking makes you want to call for takeout? We’ve got your back, tired parents! Say goodbye to that takeout menu and hello to 21 delicious, homemade weeknight dinner solutions that are not only easy but will also recharge your culinary spirit.

These recipes are your secret weapons for those nights when time is short, energy is low, and you still want to put a smile on your family’s faces. From speedy to one-pan wonders, this collection ensures you never compromise on flavor or quality, even on the busiest of evenings. Dive into these weeknight lifesavers and rediscover the joy of cooking.

Lasagna inside casserole.
Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Chicken casserole with baked cheese inside a white dish.
Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

The Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch is a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy. Put together in just a few minutes, and this creamy deliciousness will be your family favorite.
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Ramen Chicken Noodles

Learn how to make Ramen Noodles recipe that tastes like no other. Our delicious hot bowl of ramen without carbs is a perfect hearty and low carb soup filled with homemade broth, chicken, shirataki noodles, avocado, and much more.
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Stuffed zucchinis on a baking paper.
Zucchini Boats with Bacon. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Zucchini Boats with Bacon

Those quick, easy and delicious 3 cheese Zucchini Boats with bacon are done in minutes and contain only 2 grams of net carbs per serving. Made with few ingredients and fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly, those stuffed zucchini boats are perfect for a family dinner everyone enjoys.
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Low Carb Pasta Carbonara

Make the Best Low Carb Pasta Carbonara with low carb homemade noodles and crispy bacon bits as your Italian classic easy family dinner or a meal plans for the week. Our gluten-free, low carb, trim healthy mama, grain-free pasta carbonara made with homemade low carb pasta and topped with grated parmesan cheese will be your go-to recipe everyone will love.
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Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback on a baking tray.
Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Looking for an easy, low carb delicious chicken dinner? Try this delicious Hasselback chicken recipe, which features juicy chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella. This hasselback chicken is an easy meal don in no time. 
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Keto Sausage Balls with dip in the middle.
Low Carb Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Sausage Balls

Quick and easy Low Carb Sausage Balls made with our homemade low carb sausages, and 3 additional ingredients you already have in your kitchen is a perfect idea as a appetizer for your holidays, New Year’s Eve, brunch, or any party. Those crispy and juicy low carb sausage balls done in less than half-hour could be a great grab and go breakfast, snack for sports or game days, or a great addition to your kids lunch boxes.
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Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken inside cast iron.
Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Enjoy our Italian Baked Chicken Recipe filled with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil as an Italian meal should be. Those juicy and flavorful Italian chicken breasts baked until golden brown are the way for a perfect summer or winter evening.
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A white casserole with asparagus quiche.
Asparagus Fathead Quiche. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Asparagus Fathead Quiche

This healthy, simple and easy to make Asparagus Fathead Quiche with fathead dough and camembert is a great casserole dish, that can be made well in advance. Have it for breakfast, dinner, brunch or any other occasion. It will always be a winner on the table.
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Bright green gnocchi sauce with orange turmeric powder over the gnocchi plate.
Low Carb Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach Sauce. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach Sauce

Homemade Low Carb Gnocchi with fresh spinach, garlic, and sour cream brings you a perfect comfort food of low carb gnocchi with pillowy texture and freshness from other ingredients. This easy pasta recipe is fully gluten-free, low carb, grain-free with a potato taste that brings your family home cooking to the next level.
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Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce served on a white plate.
Low Carb Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce

Our Homemade Low Carb Gnocchi with Bacon and cream sauce enriched with flavorful cheese is the best comfort food you have been looking for. Fully grain-free, low carb, and gluten-free, this simple dinner would be your go-to favorite of all.
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Skewers of vegetables and shrimp on a grill.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Get ready for a mouthwatering BBQ treat with our Grilled Shrimp Skewers recipe. Whether you call them shrimp kabobs or grill shrimp on skewers, this recipe is grilled to perfection and guarantees a flavor-packed experience that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
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Ground Beef Taco Meat inside a white plate with smaller bowls of veggies and sauces.
Homemade Ground Beef Taco Meat. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Homemade Ground Beef Taco Meat

This best homemade Ground Beef Taco Meat recipe made with 2 ingredients only will be your favorite easy delicious family meal. Our homemade seasoning blend mixed together with classic ground beef is transformed into super moist and juicy Mexican beef recipe is additionally fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free and perfect for diabetics as well.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Ground Beef Taco Meat

How To Cook Frozen Chicken In Instant Pot

Learn How To Cook Frozen Chicken In Instant Pot in 10 minutes and get the delicious, juicy, flavorful, tender, and moist Chicken you have dreamed of. This fastest, easiest, and best way to cook frozen chicken in a Pressure Cooker will allow you to have your dinner done in no time.
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Red plate filled with alfredo sauce and keto noodles.
Low Carb Fettuccine Alfredo. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Fettuccine Alfredo

Our extra cheesy, rich, and creamy, easy Fettuccine Alfredo with homemade noodles made with only 5 ingredients will blow your mind. This low carb garlic parmesan cream sauce made with heavy cream is fully gluten-free, grain-free, and just the right fit if you are diabetic as well.
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Homemade Low Carb Pasta

Our 3 ingredients only Homemade Low Carb Pasta recipe is super quick and easy to make in less than 15 minutes. This healthy pasta recipe is fully gluten free, grain free, and a perfect fit for diabetics.
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Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut

My favorite Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut Recipe made with homemade low carb sausages, and sauerkraut with its tanginess is one dish you will enjoy even if you are not fond of actual sauerkraut. Fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free and diabetic friendly, this roasted bratwurst together with sauerkraut is easy to make you surprised.
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Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese in a grey bowl with extra sauce on the side.
Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese

Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese is a perfect dinner, consisting of our homemade spaghetti and low carb BBQ sauce with mince meat. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, and the perfect fit for diabetics, your diet will be as flavorful as one can only dream of.
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Stuffed bell peppers on a blue plates.
Stuffed Bell Peppers. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Learn how to make easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with classic Bolognese sauce containing ground beef. This low carb, grain-free, gluten-free, and perfect rainbow meal for diabetics gives you a great option for your meal prep or grilling evening.
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Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites on a plate with herbs.
Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites

With our quick and easy Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites recipe you will discover not only your meal prep days to be much more smooth but any of your party will be filled with appetizer everyone will talk about. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, and super healthy zucchini snack will be one favorite dish your kids will ask for regularly.
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Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef

Our simple to make Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef is a perfect meal you can prepare well in advance and use it as a meal prep as well. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this high protein lasagna recipe will climb on top of the list for your cooking.
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Rainbow Pizza filled with colorful tomatoes and green fresh chives around it.
Rainbow Fathead Pizza. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Rainbow Fathead Pizza

This Rainbow Fathead Pizza Recipe is not only beautiful from outside, but filled with veggies and healthiness, even your kids would approve. It is super yummy, delicious, scrumptious and magnificent all at the same time.
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