Quick & Easy Tray Bake Meals for Busy Moms | Full Recipes for Stress-Free Weeknight Dinners!

[@SonyasPrep]

Quick & Easy Tray Bake Meals for Busy Moms | Full Recipes for Stress-Free Weeknight Dinners! Tired of the weeknight dinner rush? These *tray bake meals* are here to save the day! 🕒 Perfect for busy moms, these recipes are quick, easy, and all come together in one pan for minimal cleanup. Whether you're craving juicy meatballs, crispy chicken, or a wholesome salmon dinner, we've got you covered. 🛍️ Shop items from video: Food Processor: amzn.to/4j1jNf5 Knife: amzn.to/41VKDzp Lemon squeezer: amzn.to/41WhQdP Oven Mitts: amzn.to/41WhQdP Gold White Measuring spoons and cups: amzn.to/4gUO9yb Spice Containers: amzn.to/4gAipyF Stainless steel cookware: amzn.to/4iXRvlK 📇 Download my Shabbat Dips Printable eBook: 👇 sonyasprep.ets... 🛍️Check out my complete Rosh Hashanah Guide / Planner in my Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/l... 🛍️ SHOP my Jewish Digital Downloads: www.etsy.com/s... 🛍️ SHOP my Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com... 🌟 *Full Recipes Featured in This Video:* --- 👉 *Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meatballs & Potatoes:* *Ingredients:* • 2 lbs ground beef mixed with ground lamb • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp kabob spice • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 tsp date syrup or honey • 1/2 cup water *Green Herbs Mixture:* • 3 garlic cloves • 1 large golden potato • 1 onion • Handful of cilantro leaves (food process these together) *Pan Ingredients:* • 1/3 cup avocado oil • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 sweet onion, halved and sliced • 6-7 golden potatoes, peeled and quartered • Cauliflower *Lemony Sauce Ingredients:* • 3 tbsp oil • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1/2 tsp salt • 3 minced garlic cloves • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 1 tsp date syrup • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro • 1/3 cup water *Method:* 1. Combine ground meat with seasonings and green herb mixture. Form 30 meatballs. 2. Sauté onions in a flat-bottomed pan with seasonings for 2 minutes. Add meatballs and sear for 2 minutes. 3. Layer potatoes and cauliflower on top, pour the lemony sauce evenly over everything, and gently shake the pot. 4. Cover and cook for 50 minutes on low heat, then broil at 450°F for 7-8 minutes. 5. Garnish with chopped parsley. --- 👉 *Shwarma Tray Bake:* *Ingredients:* • Dark or white meat chicken • Salt, pepper, Shwarma spice, and oil *Method:* 1. Season chicken and place on a baking tray. 2. Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 10 minutes. 3. Slice chicken and return to the oven to crisp. 4. Serve with fries and salad. --- 👉 *Salmon & Vegetable Tray Bake:* *Ingredients:* • Vegetables (e.g., onion, sweet potato, string beans, cauliflower) • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, garlic & herb spice • Avocado oil *Dressing for Fish:* • 1 whole lemon, squeezed • 3 tbsp oil • 1 tbsp mustard • 1 tbsp honey • 1/2 tsp paprika • 1.5 tsp salt • Pepper • 1 tsp garlic powder *Method:* 1. Toss vegetables with seasonings and roast at 475°F for ~20 minutes. 2. Place salmon over vegetables with dressing and bake uncovered at 475°F for 25 minutes. 3. Optional: Serve with basmati rice. *Basmati Rice Recipe:* • 2 cups washed and drained rice • 3 cups water • 2 tbsp oil • Dash of turmeric • Salt to taste *Method:* 1. Cover rice with foil and bake at 400°F for 40 minutes. 👉www.halfbakedh... --- These meals are perfect for busy weeknights, with step-by-step instructions to make dinner stress-free.

[@ameliareaganwright2758]

What I love most about Sonya is that she’s not at all pretentious. She is direct in her delivery, while always being so pleasant. Sonya, Thank you for your videos!

[@norhanaali8365]

I am a helper of Jewish people kosher, and i am very lucky to subscribe sonia prep,i leard a lot of dish from your videos ❤ i am from Philippines and working in Uk❤

[@jeannettewalker3733]

Sonya, I am so happy you are back. May God bless you and your family.

[@SonyasPrep]

Same to you and yours!

[@nataliegwiegmann5007]

Thanks for these easy & yummy recipes to feed large families 🥰 And happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!

[@SonyasPrep]

Same to you!

[@Ami-ml7gp]

I don't eat beef, but I enjoy watching moms who actually take the time to lovingly make homemade, nutritious foods for their famillies. Good job!

[@yvettemoore1228]

You could easily use chicken mince, turkey mince, but be aware of the low fat content. Maybe add an egg or a little more oil. There’s always a way to adapt 😊

[@colleen1770]

I loved seeing your baby. He is so handsome and squeezable. I miss when my grandsons were that age.

[@mjc63]

Thanks! Keep doing what you do! Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much Michael! 🙏

[@Beachgirl619]

A kindred spirit 😂 No fish with the veggies!!!! My hubby is Puerto Rican and Italian. He gained 5 pounds since I found your channel!!! Sonja, if no one has told you before..... YOU TRULY WERE BORN TO DO THIS!!!!! ....I've come ALIVE in retirement cooking your recipes. I "fell in love with cooking all over again!" I have RA so I reluctantly retired as an RN a couple of years ago..I have seen people sneak homemade food into my patients rooms in the past and the joy it brought them😅. Food is indeed ❤LOVE💕

[@SonyasPrep]

Food is definitely something that can do that. 🥹🥹🥹. Thank you for the encouraging comment. It was nice waking up to it.

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

Your family is beautiful. The food, as usual, looks so good.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much!

[@DianAND-5]

Sonya is a Chef 👩🏻‍🍳 She really is, I love all her recipes. I’m a mom of 5 kids and her recipes are so helpful on the evenings I just don’t know what to make.

[@SonyasPrep]

Awww thanks so much! 😊

[@susan_elizabeth]

Fun fact, Gogo Squeez has a manufacturing facility near me, in northern lower Michigan. Their facility is in Traverse City, MI. I recently drove past it while visiting a different facility. It makes sense, because this area is rich with orchards and farms. The fresh fruit from the local farms are next level delicious! Adults enjoy their clean products as well!

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

That's interesting, I'm south of Cadillac.

[@suzysmith9186]

Im not jewish, I came across your channel a little while ago and I just love you and your beautiful family. Your recipes are sooooooo yummy looking. I can’t wait to try some! I really get inspired by the way you organize and cook. Plus you are absolutely beautiful ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so kind! I hope you enjoy trying them out.

[@suzysmith9186]

@@SonyasPrep 🫶🏼🇨🇦

[@priscillasharrock2302]

These meals look so fantastic. Now I need to downsize the recipes for two people.

[@yvettemoore1228]

And me, but for one. Although two portions is ok because I can freeze one. I have the Spice and Spirit kosher cookbook and I don’t think there’s a recipe in it for less than six! 😂

[@erbearthgarden3658]

Your dishes look amazing like always. ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

My contribution to our Thanksgiving dinner is the mashed potatoes. I used golden potatoes this year and they were great.

[@SonyasPrep]

Sounds delicious!

[@jessicaburali2295]

hello Sonia, such a pleasure to see you on January 1st. Hola from Cuernavaca, Mexico

[@SonyasPrep]

Hola back at you! 😊

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

Nothing wrong withbuying the avocado oil in plastic bottle but here is a quick tip which is soon as you buy the big plastic bottle empty it out into a dark color jar or something or even pitcher that has a lid. This is what I do all the time and whenever I need to refill the avocado oil I bring out the glass pitcher with a small funnel to make a easy pour.. ​@@SonyasPrep

[@connienovak1011]

Yes, Jamie Geller still does her spices. They are all great. I use the Schwarma seasoning, too. Yum!

[@Niamh07421]

always cook the fish on a different sheet pan- this is GENIUS will try next time not everyone in my household likes fish- some just eat the veggies and rice or egg noodles-- also never have baked my rice - and I see you do it all the time- will be trying that too

[@cathybyrum7593]

I have baked rice for decades. I put onion in it.

[@lotimol3288]

Baby has been growing up fast 😊💕🤍💞

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes!! Too fast

[@amykingery8577]

Beautiful food! My children all all grown and off with their own families…except they come over on Sundays..so great tray bakes!

[@kdescossa]

I’ve been loving the organic yellow Agria potatoes from local grower best mashers. Your husband feeding the baby ❤ he is a happy man with his beautiful wife darling kids ALL the good food.

[@pamelaabettis7225]

Hi Sonja! I really appreciate how organized your kitchen is. It must really save you time and make your cooking and baking so much more efficient! That Shawarma chicken would make great fajitas!

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes it does! So delicious

[@cathybyrum7593]

Everything you make looks like a symphony!

[@meadowrose100]

Sonya, I love how you are displaying the actual recipes in your video! Thank you so much for doing it this way. Wishing you, Shay (spelling?) and the family a truly blessed New Year!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you! Glad you found the recipes helpful 😊

[@patriciafrancis9134]

Yes, you can still get Jamie's seasoning. I love them too. I have the whole collection and would highly encourage people to try them.

[@susanpacheco8582]

Fantastic meal ideas! Your “little one” is so adorable! Happy New Year!🎆

[@acneisevil1674]

I love you videos Sonya! Your recipes are delicious and you are such a peaceful presence!

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much

[@kimwatts2359]

Thank you for all the lovely ideas! Everything looks so good.

[@susan_elizabeth]

Sonya, oh my word! I can't wait to try this first recipe of meatballs and potatoes! Thank you so much, Beautiful Lady!! 💜

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome! Glad you like the recipe!

[@batshevanakache9165]

Thank you Sonia for taking your precious time to make these videos and give us these great meal ideas ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

I’m so glad you find them helpful!

[@shs1512]

Happy New Year! So nice to see the baby. Each recipe knocked it out of the park.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@TERRASPARROW]

Sonya - amazing recipes. A Freilichen Chanukah!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much! Same to you!

[@klevatino4525]

All of these dishes look so yummy! Thank you Sonya!

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad you like them!

[@onemercilessming1342]

I made all my own baby food for my babies. A blender, a good processor, a mouli. All you need.

[@lauraanderson6597]

I just added most of these to our meal calendar! We are also a large family(10), so these are perfect! Thank you Sonya!!

[@SonyasPrep]

You’re welcome! 👍 hope you enjoy them

[@P75012]

great recipes and very good tip to avoid mixing sauces with fish Congratulations Sonya Little baby is growing up Thank you for always being there.Hag sameah for the last day of chanukah From Paris

[@SonyasPrep]

Happy Chanukah

[@bg-ij9uc]

you're adorable with the potato toss!!!

[@MilaYa-p7h]

Hi Sonya, I love your channel. I also cook for my family from scratch every day and when I run out of things to make, I get great inspirations from you. Thank you so much for sharing your love of cooking. Lots of nachat to you and your family.

[@VinnieRun]

Big boy so cute and bless him

[@soniacohen4671]

Hii love ur channel also have ur name 😂😂 love how ur so into clean ingredients we need ur mind for some home made kosher snacks and candies ❤️❤️ no pressure haha thankyouuu

[@SonyasPrep]

Haha, thanks so much! I’ll try to work on some kosher snacks, I know a few people have asked for them. 😉

[@AlaskanCopperMer]

I love Jamie Gellers seasonings! I have been using them last few years! How fun that she personally sent them to you 😍 trying not to be jealous 😉 hehe

[@SonyasPrep]

Haha

[@sabraeast]

The only way my kids will eat chicken is with shawarma seasoning and Italian dressing marinade. So simple and so good!

[@khadijamcdepena]

Thank you very much for the video 👏👏👏👏🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@cirelo1896]

I'm new to your channel, it all looks good! I could almost smell that schwarma! Looks so good. I have 8 and your recipes look like what my family would love!

[@SonyasPrep]

God Bless you! Welcome to the channel.

[@southtexassue6666]

Oh Sonya! Your food looks so delicious!! So nice to see the children learning right by your side❤ you’re a good mama !

[@michellejibben8683]

I so enjoy watching you. Love your family. Love the recipes. I tried your latkes in the oven. Wow! Perfect! Can’t wait to try these recipes . Thank you for sharing.

[@audreycasassa1683]

Excellent video!!! Your food looks amazing!!!

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

Separate the fish ! I like to taste everything individually and not just a 'mush' of flavors. I'll decide what I want mushed as I eat ...😂❤ Hugs 🇬🇧Kate in 🇺🇸

[@SonyasPrep]

Haha! Yes! Absolutely

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

@@SonyasPrep ❣️

[@ChutzpahChick1221]

A gutten Rosh Chodesh! Just want to let you know I made your sheet pan latkes for my family for Chanukah and it was such a hit! Definitely will be making that recipe from now on! I was curious if you make vegetarian/vegan dinners for your family during the week. Unfortunately, kosher meat and chicken is a little expensive where I live so I try to limit my animal protein for only Shabbos. I use your recipes all the time and me and my family thank you!

[@SonyasPrep]

I am so glad you and your family enjoyed the latkes! I do try to make plenty of veggie-forward meals during the week!

[@Eibogu]

Joining in to say I also made the baked latkes this year, they were fantastic!

[@orland0110]

Excellent video, Sonya! You are so great at cooking! ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@jr-xh4io]

Love you, love the channel! It's a bonus for us that so many of your recipes are allergy friendly. I'll be trying all of these.

[@ultraviolet734]

Shabbat Shalom 😊

[@afroditigreekmom]

Thank you for sharing!

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure

[@jendyson6729]

This is very helpful, I love the fish trick. I am in a bit of a cooking slump so I appreciate some tray bake ideas, thanks!

[@michellesunshinestar]

Ms. Sonya, I actually love to cook. And reading cookbooks is a hobby of mine. It's a good skill. Tonight I'm having tomato soup and grilled cheese.

[@cherylduncan5158]

Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family ❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

Same to you! 😊

[@karenhoman2688]

I like those recipes they look so good. Your children are growing up so fast. I know I feel so old. My daughter just turned 37 a couple of weeks ago.

[@marshadewey7432]

Happy New Year!

[@SonyasPrep]

Happy new year!

[@theresadavis4885]

Simply Amazing!!!

[@jayvegajv]

The food is so delicious 😋 Bravo 🙌

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you 😋

[@anitapayne]

Hi sonya dishes looked delicious and delightful and yummmmmmy thank u for ur show ,, Happy New Year

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much! Happy New Year to you too!

[@DianeMcCall-v7f]

These are great! The meatballs and potatoes one especially will be a hit in my home - thank you!

[@andrathomas2497]

Beautiful dishes! I am going to try and make them next week. You are a talented cook !!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy them.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Thanks, Sonya.

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome!

[@elenaborisnj364]

Sonya ,you always inspire me . Happy Hanukkah! 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@vvbless]

It looks delicious. We cooked similar dishes in cuba. God bless you. Love your show

[@lauramonica6924]

Thank thank uuuuu!!!!! Please more of these videos xxx

[@abbiella]

Thanks for the great recipes. Your teaspoons are really big! 😂

[@Holly20249]

Thank You very much dear Achoti ❤ much love, light and blessings ❤✡️❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

Same to you!

[@Holly20249]

@SonyasPrep Thank You very much dear Achoti 🙏🏻✡️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathyh7826]

Everything looks so good, will try it ! Thanks

[@alizafuchs4867]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos

[@jennk2199]

I too have been going for yellow potatoes more lately as well!! They're so nice and creamy when mashed....so yummy! ❤

[@doro7080]

Feliz Año Nuevo desde España, Me encantan tus recetas. Bendiciones

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@devorahanatolia8999]

Add me to the list of those who want the fish separated from the veggies.

[@SonyasPrep]

Haha I knew I wasn’t the only 1 😆

[@yvettemoore1228]

I find it makes the veg soggy and I don’t want everything fish flavoured!

[@denisesw9128]

I prefer my fish swimming in their natural habitat and nowhere near my plate. 🐟

[@dianayavetz6286]

Happy new year. I want to try the one with the olives. 😋

[@SonyasPrep]

It’s one of my favorites too!

[@roseofsaharon8270]

GOD BLESS YOU SONIA!!

[@stephanieaddison2595]

The food looks delicious and great

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you 😋

[@sarahlantto8913]

Yum! Oh my goodness those meatballs!!! And fairly easy to do....thanks for these!

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad you like them!

[@sandralosasso5657]

Love you ❤ Sonya to the Rescue 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@SonyasPrep]

Haha I’m so glad it was helpful

[@Kalinka312]

Love all your recipes! So similar to how I cook at home but always with some new ideas for me to try! Thank you for your videos ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@juliam248]

Happy Hanukkah! I made your branzino recipe with snapper, and it was a hit.

[@SonyasPrep]

That sounds amazing! Snapper is a great substitute. It’s such a great marinade

[@margaritababa688]

Wonderful recipies

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad you like them!

[@nadasadi7993]

Great recipes. Love the practical sheet pan recipes!! Kuddos mama

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@user-yc2br2ln2r]

Thank you for amazing recipes 👏👏

[@kathleenzanders4061]

I love Mina Harissa, they also have a spicy green harissa that is also amazing! Oh my goodness I want to try each recipe. I will have to cut in half as its just me, but I must try them.

[@SonyasPrep]

You are going to love those recipes!

[@kathleenzanders4061]

@SonyasPrep You bet I am-great way to have left overs for lunches!

[@maryklein7131]

Happy New Year and Chag Sameach for the first day of the new year and the last day of Chanukah

[@shoshanabloom8669]

Thank you sooooo much ❤

[@VinnieRun]

Jamie geller’s spices are nice

[@vioricagerber5206]

Sonia dear you are so good and cooking. I enjoy watching your videos.❤

[@Hummingbird108]

Nice to know am not the crazy one who separates fish yay 😊😂

[@elizabethsanchez1399]

Tummy!!😂😂😂 Ty sharing🎉🎉🎉

[@loreleyfmu]

It’s very beautiful your hair like that!

[@שושירוס]

I suggest you switch to Himalayan pink salt a healthier choice for your family ❤

[@mjc63]

Happy New Year Sonya and the whole Prep family! I am hearing about Thrive so thanks for the suggestions and discount - I will try it if you like it! You really influence me in the best, most healthy way! Have a safe and amazing 2025! Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA

[@chanamiriamleibman766]

How do you clean tumeric off your dishes? I find it stains and is hard to get out. Great videos. Your family is adorable 🥰

[@Beachgirl619]

Baking soda mixed with vinegar. Use a sponge to apply. Lightly scrub then let sit for 3-5 mins. Rince with hot water.

[@elysezinger7287]

These recipes look amazing Sonya. You're a miracle worker with the kiddos nearby. What the of knife are you using to chop etc?

[@SonyasPrep]

Knife: amzn.to/41VKDzp

[@jayvegajv]

Thanks for the info Trive Market hmm 🤔 I will try it

[@Bonnieuxful]

Your food looks yummy❣️I kindly say that there is nowhere in the Bible that Adonai says you cannot eat meat with dairy. You are FREE to eat them both together❣️😀🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 May Adonai bless you all❣️

[@Jazzidoodle]

But I'm sure it does in the tora. If I'm wrong please forgive me as I'm not Jewish but part of my family history includes the Jewish faith

[@michellesunshinestar]

I would love that Tahni paste.