I've been doing more cooking since my wife started her new job. Tired of the same rotation of tacos, spaghetti, and chicken nuggets. The kids are getting bored and I'm getting bored. Someone recommend something that's actually good, doesn't take forever, and won't result in my family staging a revolt.
Stir fry with pre-cut vegetables from the grocery store is life changing. Rice cooker does its thing while you handle the protein. Tastes like you tried and takes maybe 20 minutes.
Slow cooker is the real MVP. Throw stuff in the morning before work, come home to dinner. We do pulled pork tacos, chicken chili, beef stew. Takes 15 minutes of prep.
Sheet pan dinners are your friend right now. Throw chicken and vegetables on one pan, roast for 30 minutes, done. I rotate between like 5 different versions and nobody complains.
Rotisserie chicken has been my secret weapon. Throw it on some rice with frozen veggies and boom, dinner is done in 15 minutes. Not fancy but the kids eat it and my wife doesn't have to stress about cooking after her shift.
Slow cooker in the morning, dinner ready when you need it. Throw in a pot roast with carrots and potatoes before work. No PhD required and the house smells amazing.
My wife is in nursing so I do more cooking than most dads I know. Honestly pasta with store-bought sauce and a protein is still a win. Nobody's judging you for making it easy.
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Sheet pan meals changed my life. Everything on one pan, in the oven for 20 minutes. We do sausage, peppers, potatoes. Minimal cleanup which honestly might be the best part when you're solo cooking most nights.