7 Ways to Feed Your Family — No Recipe Required!

Don't feel guilty about resorting to boxed mac and cheese. Follow the recipe on the box, then upgrade it with whatever veggies you have in your fridge or freezer. Toss in some all-purpose or Italian seasoning to upgrade the flavor profile.

Throw out your preconceived mind-set of potato skins as a sports-bar snack, and rethink the baked potato as a dinnertime main. Use your potatoes as a vehicle for healthy veggies, turkey bacon, shredded cheese, and scallions.

You could call Domino's . . . or you could keep a few frozen pizza crusts on hand for the easiest way to get your kids involved with the dinner prep process. Pile on the cheese, marinara, and whatever toppings suit their fancy. If you're planning a stop at the grocery store, consider picking up mushrooms, peppers, broccoli, onions, and pepperoni. If not, get creative with what you've already got on hand. Butternut squash pizza? Why not!

Shred it up for chicken tacos. Or chicken soup. Or sandwiches. You get the idea. Flavorful, precooked rotisserie chicken is quite simply a busy mom's BFF!

Veggie burgers are such a smart freezer staple. Put a healthy twist on your standard burger and fries by piling a veggie or black bean burger onto a whole wheat bun, offering up some fun toppings, and serving with a side of roasted broccoli or potatoes.