Motherhood. It's certainly not for the faint of heart, nor is it for the weak, but admirable and rewarding just the same.

Many of us balance taking care of home, working, and ourselves in such a manner that even we have to give ourselves props where they're due. After a long day at work, the simplest things can prove to be that much more tedious. The last thing many of us want to do (or even feel like doing) after working and getting home to deal with tattle-telling children, hugs, and homework, is to prepare and cook dinner. However, we all have to eat, right?

Sure, take-out comes in handy, but there's nothing like a home-cooked meal. We all have our go-to recipes, but at the same time, who wants to eat the same thing every day? Click through the gallery to see some of my favorite go-to recipes for today's moms and working women on the go.

Skillet Tomato Chicken

Well Plated

From prep to finish, this one-skillet dish is not only visually appealing and pleasing to the palate, but can be ready in 30 minutes! Get the recipe via Well Plated.

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Dinner At the Zoo

This dish is quick, healthy, and more importantly, filling! Enjoy! Get the recipe via Dinner At the Zoo.

Chicken Gumbo

Martha Stewart

This chicken gumbo is perfect for a weeknight meal and great with or without cornbread! Get the recipe via Martha Stewart.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Damn Delicious

This five ingredient dish is quick and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eater. Get the recipe via Damn Delicious.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Chowder

Simply Quinoa

This soup is full of garlic flavor and perfect for the non-meat eater of the house. Bon appetit! Get the recipe via Simply Quinoa.

Paleo Meatballs With Marinara Sauce

Noshtastic

This is a healthier twist on a classic fave! Get the recipe via Noshtastic.

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp

Cafe Delites

A hit with seafood and garlic lovers! Get the recipe via Cafe Delites.

Mongolian Beef

Sweet & Savory Meals

This PF Chang's copycat recipe is as easy as it is flavorful! Get the recipe via Sweet & Savory Meals.

Tomato Soup

Gimme Some Oven

This soup is full of robust flavor, rich in color, and of course, pairs well with grilled cheese! Get the recipe via Gimme Some Oven.

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