Girl dinner started as a joke, but the idea behind it is totally valid: sometimes the best dinner is just a bunch of small foods you’re actually excited to eat (and not plated perfectly like it’s designed for Instagram).Steal my girl dinner routine! I think “girl dinner” resonated with me because it validated something I already did.When Ben’s not home, I’m definitely more likely to eat chips and a few slices of the big block of Sartori BellaVitano stashed in the fridge for dinner than to make a proper meal.

(Truly, that cheese is one of my favorite finds in the hallowed aisles of Costco.) But, you already know how to do that kind of girl dinner.Open package; eat.  So today, I’m going to share my favorite girl dinners for when I want something that feels a little more meal-like, but that’s still low-effort and easy to portion for one.To me, the best girl dinners balance comfort and ease.

They’ve also got: Something crunchy Something creamy Some protein or fiber A mix of textures and flavors That’s why toast dinners work so well.Or snack plates.Or quick air fryer meals.

They’re low-effort but still satisfying enough to feel like an actual meal.Cottage Cheese Toast Creamy cottage cheese with crunchy toasted bread and toppings is effortless to make, but still surprisingly satisfying.(Hat-tip to the cottage cheese for that!) Check out this recipe Air Fryer To

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