Article: Desperation dinners: With a little planning and panache, harried families can eat together

WE'VE all been there. It's 5 p.m. and you have no idea what you'll be serving for dinner. The children are tired, which also means they're cranky. You, too.

As we head into the holidays, our already stressed schedules are destined to get even more stressed. Here are some quick but tasty recipes for those times when you need to throw something together that tastes substantial, but is easy to concoct. These come from "desperation dinner" recipes created by a group of South Carolina moms, who knew just what you were going through. Some of their tips:

Planning helps. It seems impossible, but it makes a difference. During the weekend, look at the calendar. When will everyone be home next week? ...

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