Weeknight wins 

Comforting, no-fuss recipes for back-to-school nights 

AUGUST FEELS LIKE a gentle reset. Everyone is getting back into the routine of earlier wake-up times for school and adjusting to new schedules. This month calls for easy weeknight meals. 

This macaroni and ground beef casserole fits the bill—it’s simple, dependable and delicious. It calls for pantry staples, requires no chopping and spends just 20 minutes in the oven, coming out golden with a melty, cheesy top. Peanut butter bars are perfect for a little something sweet on weeknights after dinner or tucked into a lunchbox for a midday treat.