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    The Life Jolie » Dump it 'til it's hot: easy dinners without all the work!

    Dump it 'til it's hot: easy dinners without all the work!

    Stop struggling to get dinner on the table and start making dump recipes! With minimal preparation and maximum flavor, these also make fantastic make ahead freezer meals and meal preps for lunches throughout the week. Easy never tasted so good!

    Do you want to put a delicious, hot meal on the table for your family, but don’t know where to start?

    Does dealing with all the work of searing meat and sautéing veggies sound exhausting?

    Do you find you’d much rather be spending quality time with your family than hanging out at the stove all night?

    I hear you! And I’m with you 100%. Life is so busy for all of us and getting great food on the table can be draining.

    I did my annual survey at the end of 2018 and when I asked what was your biggest challenge in the kitchen, far and away the two most popular responses were lack of ideas or inspiration for easy weeknight dinners and lack of time. The struggle is real for all of us.

    So, I am proud to bring you Dump It ‘Til It’s Hot, a series of dump recipes with minimal work but maximum flavor (and a big thanks to friend Mackenzie from Food Above Gold for her way with words in helping me come up with this name!)!

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    What is a dump recipe?

    Dump recipes (also known as dump-and-go recipes and dump dinners) are a style of cooking where you combine the ingredients into a bag to use as freezer meals or dump the ingredients right into your crockpot/instant pot/baking pan/grill and let that cooking vessel do the rest of the work. You know, without all the extra work and hassle. There’s no precooking - you dump the ingredients in and then you go about your life!

    Is there still a little bit of chopping and prep involved?

    In most cases, yes. But you won’t have to be  stuck at your stove when you can be relaxing with the ones you love after a long day. And you can also prep these as make ahead meals and freeze them until you’re ready to thaw and cook them or make them as meal prep for lunches throughout the week!

    Dump recipes make super easy dinners the whole family will love!

    How does it work?

    At the beginning of each month, I’ll share a weeks worth of these easy dinner recipes. That’s 5 recipes in a row of all different types to satisfy the whole family. The recipes will vary in terms of how they’re cooked but you’ll find recipes that you can:

    1. Dump into your crockpot/instant pot
    2. Throw into a pan and bake
    3. Pop onto the grill

    Want more?!

    But that’s not all! In addition to these great recipes, I’m offering bonus content for those of you who want to make it even easier. These bonuses are exclusively available for email subscribers and there will be things like printable grocery lists, printable prep lists, previews of recipes before they drop, extra recipes and extra tips, tricks and hacks! I totally hate spam and I want you to know that I’ll never spam you or share, rent or sell your information to any outside parties!

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    Take control of your dinners the easy way! Here’s how to get started:

    • My introduction post
    • Best tools for prepping dump recipes
    • Tips for making dump dinners

    Browse past dump recipes

    Say goodbye to dry and tough pork chops: these Smothered Crock Pot Pork Chops are the ultimate fall-apart tender comfort food. With just 4 ingredients, this easy dinner will be your new go-to dump dinner!

    Fall Apart Slow Cooker Pork Chops

    A square image of Greek Yogurt Roasted Chicken Thighs.

    Greek Yogurt Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe

    A square image of the side of a pan focusing on pork chops and pineapple rings drizzled with Hawaiian BBQ sauce and topped with chopped scallions.

    Grilled Hawaiian Pork Chops

    A square close up image of a slice of been in a bowl on top of broccoli with green onions on top.

    Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli Recipe

    A square image of Bbq pulled chicken slow cooker style on a bun. on a white plate with bbq sauce, apple cider and a light blue cloth behind it out of focus.

    Easiest Ever Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

    A square image of Buns with sausage and peppers and melted cheese on top on white rectangular plate.

    Crockpot Sausage and Peppers (also for Instant Pot)

    Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken is an easy and delicious dinner that's perfect for busy summer weeknights! You can use any cut of chicken you'd like- chicken thighs, chicken breast or a combo. This 4 ingredient grilled chicken with an easy marinade will have everyone fighting for seconds.

    Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken

    This Easy Italian Sausage Bake with onions and peppers in red sauce is a simple and delicious recipe that makes an awesome appetizer. You can throw it together in minutes and put it in the oven and can even double it for a crowd! Want it for a meal? Just serve over pasta!

    Easy Italian Sausage Bake with Tomato Sauce

    Make this crazy easy Chicken Chili made in the Instant Pot or Crock Pot and prepare to wow your family! Tender shredded chicken, delicious vegetables and a ton of fantastic flavor makes this your go-to dish to warm you right up.

    Easy Chicken Chili

    Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs are your simple summer dinner solution! With simple marinade made with just 3 ingredients it's a delicious dinner that's sure to please!

    Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs

    It's a busy summer weeknight- what's for dinner? Asian Grilled Pork Tenderloin! It's crazy easy to make and and full of unexpected but delicious flavor!

    Asian Grilled Pork Tenderloin

    This Pot Roast Recipe couldn't be easier. Just throw a few very common ingredients into your crockpot or instant pot and then relax knowing you've got a seriously delicious dinner ahead of you!

    Pot Roast Recipe (Slow Cooker + IP)

    This Maple Dijon Grilled Pork Chop Marinade is so full of savory, delicious flavor, it'll be on repeat for the entire summer! It's easy to throw together and freeze or cook right away!

    Maple Dijon Grilled Pork Chop Marinade

    This Black Bean Burger recipe is so good, it'll turn even the biggest meat and potatoes lovers into Meatless Monday fans! Great flavor and minimal work makes these an easy and satisfying vegetarian dinner!

    Black Bean Burger Recipe

    Ranch Chicken Foil Packets make a quick and easy dump dinner in a delicious little package. Throw them on the grill or pop them in the oven and you'll have a flavorful dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!

    Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

    One of my favorite summer dinners is Hawaiian Grilled Salmon. It's super easy to throw together in a seriously flavorful marinade. You'll be going back to this recipe again and again!

    Hawaiian Grilled Salmon

    Steak Fajitas are good, but Grilled Steak Fajitas are better! Tender flank steak makes a great fajita protein with charred peppers and onions- this is an easy dinner that's perfect for a summer get-together.

    Grilled Steak Fajitas

    Chicken Minestrone is an easy and comforting soup to serve for an easy lunch or dinner. This classic minestrone soup is full of delicious vegetables and fall-apart-tender chicken, with a secret ingredient that gives the most fantastic flavor!

    Chicken Minestrone (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot)

    Once you try this Greek Pork Tenderloin marinade, you'll be making it on repeat all summer. It whips up in minutes and gives your pork tenderloin (or any protein of choice!) the most fantastic flavor!

    Greek Pork Tenderloin Marinade

    Tropical Pineapple Chicken (Slow Cooker + IP)

    Tropical Pineapple Chicken (Slow Cooker + IP)

    Making Beef Tips just got even easier when made in your crockpot or instant pot! This easy dump and go recipe for beef tips and rice gives you fall-apart-tender and juicy steak tips with a brown gravy that is super comforting. Get ready to watch your family fight for seconds!

    Beef Tips (Slow Cooker + IP)

    Once you try this Coconut Cilantro Lime Chicken, it will be your go-to grilled chicken for the summer! Just a few simple ingredients and you've got a marinated chicken you can use that day or freeze for later.

    Coconut Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Honey Balsamic Chicken is a quick and easy dinner option that comes out fantastic roasted or grilled! It also makes a great freezer meal.

    Honey Balsamic Chicken (Oven + Grill)

    Vegetarian Chili (Crockpot + IP)

    Vegetarian Chili (Crockpot + IP)

    Pina Colada Dump Cake is the easiest dessert you’ll make. Made with crushed pineapple, cake mix, coconut and butter, just dump the ingredients into the pan and let the oven do the rest of the work!

    Pina Colada Dump Cake

    Meet your new favorite grilling recipe: Grilled Hawaiian Chicken! Tender and delicious chicken in a savory marinade with sweet grilled pineapple slices. It’s super easy to make and the whole family will love it!

    Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

    Wanna prepare your holiday ham the easy way? Make this Crock Pot Ham! Made with a spiral ham, brown sugar, bourbon and hot sauce, it's just 5 minutes of work for you and the slow cooker does the rest!

    Crock Pot Ham

    Baked Chicken with Caramelized Shallots is about to become your go-to weeknight roast chicken recipe. Tender chicken with crispy golden-brown skin and the most flavorful sauce, this easy recipe is a real winner!

    Baked Chicken With Caramelized Shallots

    Pork Stew is a super easy and totally cozy dinner. Made in the slow cooker or instant pot, this is packs in some serious flavor without all the hassle!

    Pork Stew

    This Crockpot Chicken Tacos recipe is the easiest taco meat you'll ever make. With just 4 ingredients and minimal effort, your taco Tuesday will never be the same! Also includes Instant Pot instructions!

    Crockpot Chicken Tacos

    This Beef Burrito Bowl recipe is full of fantastic flavor and also easy to throw together! It's a tasty slow cooker or instant pot recipe the whole family will love!

    Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot)

    Pulled Pork Recipe

    Pulled Pork Recipe

    This Italian Chicken Stew is a warm and cozy dinner the whole family will love! It's easy to assemble and dump into a slow cooker or instant pot and you've got yourself a killer dinner!

    Italian Chicken Stew (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot)

    I'm excited to share some great tips, tricks and hacks for making preparing dump recipes and make ahead meals easier and more efficient! Check these out to make dinner preparation a breeze (plus tons of info about freezer cooking too!)

    Tips to make dump recipes and make ahead meals easier

    I put together a list of the best tools to get easy dump dinners onto your table. They make the recipe prep as efficient as possible.

    Best tools for prepping dump recipes

    Stop struggling to get dinner on the table and start making dump recipes! With minimal preparation and maximum flavor, these also make fantastic make ahead freezer meals and meal preps for lunches throughout the week. Easy never tasted so good!

    Introducing my new series, Dump It 'Til It's Hot!

    BBQ Crockpot Meatballs: 5 ingredients, minimal effort and maximum flavor! We use premade meatballs, ketchup, brown sugar, liquid smoke and onions. This is a killer party or game day appetizer that your friends will love!

    BBQ Crockpot Meatballs

    Easiest Ever Taco Soup is the most delicious way to warm up on a chilly day. Just 5 minutes of prep and the slow cooker (or instant pot) does the rest of the work! Dinner has never been easier!

    Easiest Ever Taco Soup (Crockpot and Instant Pot)

    Meet Drunken Steak aka The Best Steak Marinade: your new favorite steak marinade for a hot summer night! Made with red wine, fresh herbs olive oil and dijon mustard It's seriously easy to make and tastes fantastic!

    Drunken Steak aka The Best Steak Marinade

    Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

    Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

    Herb Grilled Pork Chops are my absolute favorite way to enjoy grilled pork chops. Super quick and easy to make and mouthwateringly delicious (especially when dipped in applesauce!).

    Herb Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

    These Margarita Chicken Skewers are a serious game changer! With a deliciously fresh citrus flavor, these are perfect to grill on a hot summer night! Made with lime juice, tequila, orange juice and olive oil, these are as easy as they are delicious!

    Margarita Chicken Skewers Recipe

    A square image of the Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe.

    Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker)

    A square image of One Pan Baked Italian Sausage and Veggies.

    One Pan Baked Italian Sausage and Veggies Recipe

    A square image of Foil Packet Chicken Fajitas

    30 Minute Foil Packet Chicken Fajitas

    This Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew recipe is one of my favorite easy comfort food meals. With tender meat, vegetables, tomatoes (and a little bit of wine for good measure!) this tastes fantastic served over potatoes, pasta or polenta with a nice, crusty piece of bread!

    Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew

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    There’s is nothing I love more than seeing you guys make my recipes! Tag @thelifejolie and use the hashtag #dumpittilitshot on social media when you make my recipes so that I can share them and maybe even feature you. And follow along to get the latest updates:

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