Recipes to fuel up for back-to-school success 🌟

September 30, 2025

With school back in action and work picking up, this is a busy time of year. Here are some recipes that are quick, slow-cooked or can be made in advance for those busy back-to-school/work days!

Let’s get cooking!

Crockpot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 mins
Method: Crockpot
Calories / Serving: 281
Difficulty: Easy

Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Method: Stovetop
Special: Vegan
Calories / Serving: 535
Difficulty: Easy

Chili-Honey Chicken & Sweet Potatoes w/ Cilantro Yogurt

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Method: Oven
Calories / Serving: 556
Difficulty: Medium

One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Method: Stovetop
Calories / Serving: 610
Difficulty: Easy

Egg Muffins

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Method: Oven
Special: Vegetarian
Calories / Serving: 90
Difficulty: Easy

Fun Fact: Whole grains are a nutritional powerhouse that offers numerous benefits for overall health and well-being. Opting for whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, wild rice, barley, oats, and whole wheat bread can significantly improve your diet. These grains are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which play crucial roles in maintaining optimal health.

That’s all for this week! We hope you’re feeling inspired and ready to face another week of meal planning 🧑‍🍳

If you have any great recipes you’d like to share, we’re always on the hunt for more delicious meals 🙌 Reply back and share your favourites!

Until next week,

Flavours of the Week Team

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