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It’s December. Â I have guests coming for Christmas and I’m in the middle of not one, but two bathroom renovations. Â I’m talking all the way down to the studs reno. What was I thinking?
Bathroom Renovation in December!
The contractor has promised that both bathrooms will be completed before Christmas. My fingers are crossed and my dining room is overflowing with stacks of tile, paint, and every fixture known to mankind. Â Who knew so much was required for such a small space?
My family and I live in an older home that we’ve been remodeling forever. Â Does it ever stop? Â I don’t think so. Â I’ve often heard that reno projects cost more than the initial quote and the project takes longer than the contractor said it would. I can attest that both of these things are true.
Between the renovation project, Christmas shopping (I’m so far behind) and getting the house ready for Christmas guests, dinner preparation can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Â That’s why I try to always have a backup plan for easy family dinner ideas.
Head to Walmart!
When I’m shopping at Walmart, I always stop by the freezer aisle for easy family dinner ideas.  STOUFFER’S® Family Sized Entreés, Lasagna with Meat Sauce is a family favorite. I usually add garlic bread and a salad in a bag and dinner is done.
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Antipasto Platter
While the lasagna is baking, I like to serve an antipasto platter while the family catches up on each other’s day. This is the easiest platter to put together and it gives me time to spend with the family instead of time in the kitchen.
Here’s what you’ll need for your platter:
- Marinated Olives
- Pepperoni Slices
- Assorted Cheeses
- Crackers
Arrange all the ingredients on a platter and dig in. Â Be sure and leave room for the lasagna.
You can find more delicious recipes to pair with STOUFFER’S® Lasagna on the Flavorful Moments Pinterest board.  What’s your favorite side dish?
19 comments
Alli, omg bathroom reno, 2?!! Crazy. Fingers crossed it will be done..
I think I have the only family that does not like lasanga …that does not include me though haha. I never thought of an antipasto salad … Thanks for the thought
I love that Stouffer’s lasagna. It’s so convenient to have a delicious, wholesome meal for the whole family! And your antipasto tray is a perfect pairing with it!
This looks like a great and tasty meal to put out for the family. I would definitely love to pull this together for dinner on Friday night and collect the accolades!
This are fast and great ideas! This makes it easier to do what is more important than slaving away in the kitchen – spending time with family!
I love Stouffer’s lasagna! They are usually my go to for New Year’s Eve dinner. And the meat and cheese look great too.
The lasagna has me salivating just looking at your pictures, good luck with the bathroom renovations and hope they are done up before christmas
I always stock a few lasagnas for those days when things are too crazy. They make a delicious, filling meal, and my family loves them!
I now got a new idea to serve lasagna with a platter like this. This is a great busy day meal. And like you, I am so far behind. I don’t have a remodle going on but with little kids, nothing gets done!
My kids love lasagna! If they could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner then they would! We always keep a couple of them on hand for busy nights filled with school and sports activities.
Family dinners should not be expensive. We all just need to be creative. Thanks for sharing this post.
Wow, 2 bathroom renos is a lot on its own. Add in Christmas and that is just nuts. But the lasagna is a great thing to have around.
The lasagna looks really tasty. You also complemented the lasagna too with proper ingredients. It’s easy to prepare this too with Stouffer’s.
This sounds like a great easy family dinner idea. I love antipasto salads so this platter is an awesome idea with the Stoffer’s Lasagna. Thanks for the idea.
Can I just have an olive platter? I love Stouffers Lasagna but those olives are just calling to me!
Stouffers Lasagna looks impressive and homemade, wow. I need to try this on my family because we need easy this time of year. Oh and I love a good cheese plate.
That’s a great pairing with a frozen dinner. I imagine that would be a big hit over here at my house too!
I am a HUGE Lasagna lover but don’t eat it often because it takes so long to prepare. That’s why I STOUFFER’S® Lasagna with Meat Sauce! It’s easy to cook and super yummy <3
This looks like one great meal. I love an antipasta plate to go with our meal.
This absolutely looks perfect! I’m drooling over the Antipasto place. I can’t wait to make this at home, my husband would love this!