Amazon Finds for When You’re Too Busy to Cook
Pantry Meal Starters
Amy’s Light in Sodium Chunky Tomato Bisque
We go way back with this soup! Sure, it’s good as-is, in all its sweet tomato-soup glory… but it’s so much more. Raid your fridge and freezer to see what ready-to-eat proteins you could throw in, like precooked frozen shrimp (just thaw it first). You can also use it as a sauce to turn random ingredients into a meal, or just add a cup of soup as a side to round things out. Up for something a bit more involved? We’ve got recipes.
Microwave Cookware
GoodCook Everyday Microwave Food Steamer
It’s a weeknight, you’re exhausted, and your ingredients are mocking you from the fridge: “Don’t say you have nothing to eat, you could just cook us!” Show them who’s boss without having to stand over the stove. Just add water to the bottom tray, and place the steam tray on top with veggies (fresh or frozen) and/or fish—cover with the lid, and cook them up in minutes. Minimal effort, no oil needed, and steaming preserves the vitamins and nutrients in your veggies. It’s even dishwasher safe!
Shelf-Stable Mini Meals
Annie Chun's Shoyu Ramen Bowl
Instant ramen noodles are nothing new, but Annie Chun’s take is extra notable. This soy-sauce-spiked chicken broth is rich and savory, plus the noodles have that ideal chewiness we love. Just add water and microwave it up; if you have hot water access, there’s no microwaving needed! You can also add extra ingredients to your bowl (if you want!). Stock up and keep them around for a quick meal in a pinch.
Set It & Forget It
Crock-Pot 7-Quart Manual Slow Cooker
Busy people have been relying on a good ol’ Crock-Pot slow cooker to get hot meals in front of their families for decades! Whether you set it to cook during the workday or prep ahead over the weekend, it’s a great way to set yourself up for success. And we've included some additional tools to make your life easier: liners for easy cleanup, a ladle for efficient scooping, super-affordable deli-style containers for leftovers, and an insulated food jar if you want to pack your hot food to eat later. Click for HG recipes!
Chew on this:
October is National Pork Month! This slow-cooker pork tenderloin recipe only calls for three main ingredients—perfect if you need an easy make-ahead protein.
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