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    • Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes -->This collection of easy chicken dinner recipes features some of our favorite family dishes, perfect for making a healthy, delicious home cooked meal on a busy night! Getting a healthy, home cooked meal on the table every night can be challenging. Particularly with the demands of work, school, activities and social obligations, well, it can be the last thing we want to do at the end of the day. So I’ve got tons of easy chicken recipes at my disposal that I turn to when I need to whip something up for us on one of those busy weeknights. (Or even busy weekends – dinners can be tough then, too!) And this collection of easy chicken dinner recipes has some that we make over and over again. It includes everything from skillet chicken dinners to slow cooker chicken recipes, one-pot chicken pastas, soups and salads with chicken, chicken burgers and meatballs, sheet pan chicken dinners and easy chicken casseroles. Are you looking for fast as well as easy? Me too. I’ve got collections of chicken recipes in under 30 minutes and, faster still, chicken recipes in under 15 minutes. Or if you want to browse them all, my quick chicken recipes…
      • Easy Chicken Recipes with Few IngredientsThese easy chicken recipes with few ingredients include some great healthy lunch and dinner options, all made with 5 or fewer ingredients! I am all about the EASY when it comes to cooking. I don’t like to fuss much over my food and I certainly don’t like to spend a ton of time in the kitchen at the end of a long day. Easy chicken dinner recipes and healthy lunch recipes with chicken are much more my style. (As are chicken recipes in under 30 minutes and, faster yet, chicken recipes in under 15 minutes. Cause life.) Speaking of life, a million trips to the grocery store also aren’t fun during a busy week. (Especially with little ones in tow!) So I’ve got these go-to easy chicken recipes with few ingredients that help me keep dinnertime simple. And my sanity intact. In fact, one of the first cookbooks I bought on my own, at a used bookstore in Washington, D.C., where I lived for a few years after college, was titled 3-ingredient recipes. I was pretty new to cooking and thought, I think I can handle that. My cooking skills have improved, but I still go for the simple chicken recipes…
      • Quick Chicken RecipesThis collection of quick chicken recipes features some of our favorite family dinners and go-to lunches, all ready in 30 minutes or less! From chicken skillet dinners to one-pot pastas, salads to burgers, you’re sure to find some new favorites! If you know me, you know I am ALL about the quick and easy recipes. I love making all of our homemade meals and home cooked dinners, but like you, I’ve also got a hundred other things to juggle and so keeping things simple in the kitchen is a must. And these quick chicken recipes include all of my chicken recipes in under 30 minutes and, even faster, chicken recipes in under 15 minutes. Sanity savers for sure. Busy weeknights have nothing on us! A few of our favorites from these quick chicken recipes: Healthy chicken Alfredo with broccoli Creamy chipotle chicken 20-minute chicken and tortellini soup with kale Skillet salsa chicken Easy creamy chicken This collection also has some healthy lunch recipes with chicken for mixing up your lunch routine. (It doesn’t include my slow cooker chicken recipes though, since those aren’t ready in 30 minutes. But they can be super quick to prep in the morning and then…
        • Chicken Recipes in Under 15 MinutesThese easy chicken recipes in under 15 minutes are perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight! From one-pot wonders to salads, chicken skillets to tacos, you’re sure to find some new fast favorites! You know those nights when you walk in the door and need dinner pronto?! Like, 5 minutes ago? That’s when I turn to these quick and easy chicken recipes in under 15 minutes. I can make a healthy, home cooked meal for my family and be sitting down to enjoy it in no time. Cause plenty of evenings, 15 minutes is often all the time I have – or want to spend – on dinner. I’m not alone on that, right?! You can browse below but I thought I’d highlight a couple that I make over and over again. A few of our favorite easy chicken recipes in under 15 minutes: 15-minute honey garlic chicken (gets rave reviews!) Southwest chicken skillet dinner (pile on your favorite toppings!) Quick chicken curry (perfect with rice and peas) One-pot low-carb leftover chicken recipe with spinach (my dad’s go-to recipe) This collection also includes some healthy lunch options that are quick to put together — like the Asian chicken mason jar…
        • Chicken Recipes in Under 30 MinutesThese easy chicken recipes in under 30 minutes are perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight! From one-pan meals to burgers, one-pot pastas to healthy salads, you’re sure to find some new favorites! Quick, easy and mostly healthy is pretty much the name of the game for dinner at my house. I love a home cooked meal and we eat a ton of chicken, which means I’ve come up with and found a lot of easy chicken recipes over the years. And this collection highlights some of my easy chicken recipes in under 30 minutes, when you want something delicious but need it on the table pretty quickly. Is that every single night for you too? We’ve got everything from skillet chicken dishes to chicken pasta and from soups and salads with chicken to chicken meatballs and burgers. All the chicken love! Many of these recipes use boneless, skinless chicken breasts (though you could substitute chicken thighs if you prefer) while others use ground chicken and some rely on pre-cooked chicken, such as a rotisserie chicken you pick up at the store or some leftover grilled or baked chicken. Lots of these 30 minute chicken dinners are complete meals but…
      • Healthy One-Pot Chicken DinnersHealthy one-pot chicken dinners are such a help on busy days! This collection includes everything from one-pot pastas and skillets to easy slow cooker and sheet pan recipes to help you get an easy, healthy and delicious dinner on the table any night! I am ALL about quick and easy meals. I cook our dinner 99% of the time, including on days when work has blown up in my face, or the kids have decided to coordinate their melt-downs, or we’re all just wiped out and hungry. And even though I love to cook, I definitely have those days when I’m just not feeling it. Enter some quick and easy one-pot chicken dinners for the win! These are great to have in your back pocket for busy days, busy weeks or in case of a “kids-are-making-me-crazy” kinda moment. (My husband also loves these meals because he’s on clean-up duty and it’s nice not to have a huge pile of dishes staring you down after dinner!) Many of these dishes are complete meals on their own. Others are low-carb as written, but can easily be paired with some rice, pasta, bread or potatoes to bulk them up a bit. Here are…
      • Slow Cooker Chicken RecipesThese hands-off slow cooker chicken recipes will put your slow cooker to work and have you coming home to a delicious, healthy dinner that’s ready to go! Some days, you just need someone else to make you dinner. I’m not talking takeout or delivery or a restaurant dinner. I’m talking about your crock pot or slow cooker. I find it supremely satisfying to go about my day, knowing that a delicious home cooked dinner is cooking up at home for me. I can play with the kids, take them to practices, run errands or just relax with a book and breathe easy. These slow cooker chicken recipes mean there is just one less thing to do in the evening and that’s a great thing on a busy day! This collection includes slow cooker recipes for boneless, skinless chicken breasts as well as chicken thighs (though you can usually sub either one). And many of these take just minutes to prep in the morning! 👍 Here’s a few of our favorite slow cooker chicken recipes: Slow cooker balsamic chicken Slow cooker bistro chicken thighs Slow cooker apricot chicken Crock pot Mediterranean chicken Slow cooker teriyaki chicken And be sure to check…
    • Easy Vegetarian RecipesEasy vegetarian recipes include main-dish meals that are hearty and satisfying and can stand alone for lunch or dinner (with a few savory breakfast options as well). Everything from one-pot veggie pastas to stuffed squash to chili to veggie burgers and hearty grain bowls and salads, there are meatless options here for everyone! I am a veggie lover through and through. 💚💚💚 I adore getting in as many vegetables as I can, throughout the day really, and I often make easy vegetarian dinners a couple of times a week. (Hello meatless Monday, I’m looking at you!) So over the years, I’ve created tons of great veggie-based meals that can stand on their own for lunch or dinner and be hearty and satisfying. And that are also mostly quick and easy, because I work as a health and nutrition editor and we’ve got a busy family so cooking on a weeknight needs to be low-key. My one-pot vegetarian spaghetti has been a hugely popular recipe here on the blog and you guys can’t seem to get enough of my grain bowls and salads. I know the feeling. 😉 I wanted to round up some of these in an easy-to-browse category that features…
    • Healthy Oatmeal RecipesA collection of healthy oatmeal recipes, including sweet and savory breakfast and brunch options as well as delicious, wholesome snacks and desserts. We are pretty much oatmeal fanatics in my house. ALL of us adore oatmeal and it’s a rare day that we’re not making or eating something with oats or oatmeal in it at some point during the day. And I mean all four of us – my husband, myself and our kids (currently ages 6 and 4). Our go-to 3-minute microwave oatmeal is a morning staple for my husband and a weekly staple for the kids and me. My kids eat overnight oatmeal jars at least twice a week for breakfast and we often have baked oatmeal another morning of the week. For school lunches or afternoon snack, we can be found munching on some no-bake cookie or energy balls with oats, oatmeal cookies of some variety or if they’ve asked nicely, I’ll make a batch of granola and we all just shovel handful after handful until it’s gone. Want to know some of our very favorites of the group below? OK, I’ll share! Our family’s favorite healthy oatmeal recipes: Healthy chocolate chip muffins Overnight oatmeal jars, 3…
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Published on August 15, 2016 Last Modified: August 15, 2016 By Kathryn Doherty

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Cooking tips from food bloggers, time-saving strategies, words of wisdom and lots of great, easy recipes!Cooking tips from food bloggers, time-saving strategies, words of wisdom and lots of great, easy recipes!

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Making a home cooked meal for your family every night sounds lovely and idyllic, doesn’t it?

Everyone sitting down at the table, sharing a wholesome dinner, discussing their days and making memories.

And then real life hits and you wonder how you could possibly manage to make that happen, night after night, week after week, dinner after never-ending dinner.

It’s not easy, that’s for sure.

We’ve all got busy lives and a million other things competing for our attention and time.

Cooking can seem like one more chore, and one that comes at the end of the day, when we’re tired and maybe not in the mood.

But I’m here today to share some cooking tips and inspiration from food bloggers who have some great strategies up their sleeves to help you make it happen.

A creamy (but healthy) spinach artichoke chicken casserole - an easy weeknight dinner or meal for guests! | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

I hope some of these cooking tips resonate with you and help you get dinner on the table as often as you hope to – whether that’s nightly or just a few times a week.

And if you’re interested, here’s my official guide to meal planning — something that’s been invaluable to me in making sure I can get dinner ready every night, even on the crazy days.

And here’s where I shared 5 reasons to cook at home more.

I would love to hear your own strategies, solutions and cooking tips — or just your hang-ups and hesitations. 😉 Leave me a comment below!

(And be sure to scroll to the bottom for some great, easy recipes from these fabulous food bloggers!)

Here’s to home cooking! Enjoy!

~ Kathryn

Lemon asparagus pasta with chicken

Top home cooking tips

 “I keep my pantry, fridge, and freezer well stocked so I can toss together last-minute meals any night of the week. I keep cans of tuna and salmon on hand for fast seafood meals, eggs, low-fat cheese, and baby spinach for quick omelets, and plenty of fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable ingredients for easy veggie filled soups.”

— Liz of Meal Makeover Moms

“Food prep. As an RD, I’m often asked for advice on healthy eating and food prep is always my first suggestion. Spending even just an hour on the weekends prepping food for the week can have such a big impact on your ability to quickly make healthy meals during the week.”

— Lindsay of The Lean Green Bean (She also has an ebook about food prep if you’re interested!)

“When I come home from the grocery store or farmers market I always wash my greens and herbs like lettuce, kale, cilantro or Swiss chard. Since they are cleaned and ready to eat I’m more likely to throw together a quick salad or add greens to my smoothie throughout the week. By having healthy foods ready to go, I’m less likely to order take out or hit the drive through.”

— Liz of The Lemon Bowl

“My top strategy for staying on track is meal planning, I plan a week’s worth of meals at once which means there’s no scrambling at 5:00 every night to come up with something to make for dinner! Knowing what I’m going to make each day also helps me with time management because sometimes I can sneak in a few of the food prep tasks during the day which means dinner is on the table even quicker when everyone is cranky and hungry.”

— Sara of Dinner at the Zoo

Easy honey-butter chicken | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

“Not only do I make a list when I go to the grocery store [with meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner], I tend to restock my fridge, freezer, and pantry once a month with essentials that help make “everything but the kitchen sink” meals a possibility when a. I don’t feel like making dinner or b. I’m out of ideas as to what to make for dinner! It also allows me to try new recipes without having to run to the store for special ingredients.”

— Katie of Mom to Mom Nutrition

“When it comes to meal planning, I first assess what I have in the house that needs to be used up. Then I look at activities for the week and determine how many quick meals I need or slow cooker meals I need to utilize to get dinner on the table. I plan my meals for the week, taking into account those two things and what the specials are on at the grocery store or farmer’s market.”

— Kristen of A Mind “Full” Mom

“I always make sure to buy protein on sale so that my freezer is always full of options for dinner during the week. My goal each week is to choose 2-3 different proteins (chicken, pork, beef/bison or fish) and build a few meals around them. Once I do that I can usually pick up whatever veggies and fruit are seasonal or on sale and go from there. If I’m really organized I jot down my meal “plan” into my calendar based on what our evening activities are and make sure to prep anything I can to make the week go smoother!”

— Aggie at Aggie’s Kitchen

“I’m all about meal planning. I plan the menu for the week and, because I work from home, grocery shop 2-3 times a week. If I don’t plan anything and have the ingredients that I need, I would be staring into the refrigerator and pantry wondering what to cook. I like to plan as much as I can in advance.”

–Alice at Hip Foodie Mom

“I always try to have a meal plan, but then I often flake on making one and find myself wandering the grocery store with no plan in mind. My trick is buy tons of fresh produce (I often stump the cashier… they have to ask me what I’m buying!), and then I know I’ll have all the pieces to throw something great together. As a bonus, I never want that stuff to go to waste, so it’s a fantastic incentive to make dinner rather than order out.”

— Rachel at Rachel Cooks

“I try to get a head start on dinner early in the day, usually late morning before lunch. Whether its chopping veggies or putting something in the crockpot. The more I have done earlier in the day, the more likely our dinner will end up on the table at a decent hour.”

— Lauren at Lauren’s Latest

Turkey pesto meatballs Creamy cheesy chicken and rice

Favorite time-saving tricks

“I keep the meals I prepare for my family VERY simple. Mainly the sides. While I tend to prepare more involved main dish recipes, I keep the sides as simple as sautéed zucchini [with olive oil and garlic], steamed broccoli, sliced watermelon, or a mixture of fresh berries. — Katie of Mom to Mom Nutrition

“My favorite trick for saving time is the sheet pan meal – when life gets really hectic I line a sheet pan with foil and toss on some veggies, a protein and potatoes then bake the whole thing in the oven. It’s the easiest homemade dinner possible with very little clean up at the end.” — Sara of Dinner at the Zoo

“I have a lot of fast and easy dinners that take no time to prep. Things like tacos or roasted sausages and veggies all on one pan are great go-to options. Most recently, we’ve been doing a ‘salad bar’ for dinner. I just lay out a bunch of different veggies, fruits and meats and let the kids pick what they want to eat.” — Lauren at Lauren’s Latest

“I try to always have cooked shredded chicken and rice in the freezer. If the day has gotten away from me, I can quickly grab the chicken and rice out and defrost for a quick stir fry. Or make chicken and rice burrito bowls by mixing the rice and chicken with a jar of salsa. Another item I like to keep on hand is my homemade tomato sauce. I can heat it up and boil pasta in no time!” — Kristen of A Mind “Full” Mom

“Prepping ingredients the night before (peeling and chopping etc), and using ready made ingredients or foods that can help reduce time. Like, ready made pizza dough, rather than making pizza dough from scratch. Or, Annie’s mac and cheese and adding veggies.” — Alice at Hip Foodie Mom

“I love to cook grains in large batches. If I buy a bag of quinoa, I’ll cook the entire thing on a weekend day and then portion it out and freeze it in freezer-safe bags. I do this with other grains such as freekeh, farro, and rice. It’s simple to throw a salad or a quick stir-fry together when you have the more time-consuming task taken care of already and waiting for you in the freezer.” — Rachel at Rachel Cooks

Slow cooker apricot chicken - a simple dinner recipe with big fresh flavors!

“My slow cooker is my best friend all year long. It’s great for cooking large cuts of meat like pork shoulder, which can then be used in tacos, soup or enchiladas.” — Liz of The Lemon Bowl

“My personal strategy is typically to prep meal components so I can quickly throw them together to make different meals during the week. For example, if you cook a batch of rice, grill some chicken, cook some black beans and chop some veggies, you could easily make burrito bowls one night, stir fry another night, etc!” — Lindsay of The Lean Green Bean blog

“I save time on busy nights by repurposing leftovers and creating delicious and nutritious meals with what’s on hand. Food waste is an issue that concerns me deeply, so I’m constantly cooking up ways to use what I already have in my kitchen. By cooking mindfully with food waste reduction in mind, it’s amazing what you can come up with. Over the past few months, I’ve also been obsessed with “bowl meals.” And this style of eating is very conducive to using what’s already at your fingertips!” — Liz of Meal Makeover Moms

“If I have corn tortillas and cheese on hand, I can pretty much bake up tostadas with anything I can find. Also frozen veggies, chicken sausage and pasta is a lifesaver, you can make the quickest dinner with just a few staples from your pantry and freezer.” — Aggie at Aggie’s Kitchen

One pot beef stroganoff

Words of wisdom about cooking

“Start simple – you don’t have to make a 5 course meal from scratch for dinner each night! Focus on mastering a few main course recipes that your family likes, then round out the meal with ready-made sides like a bag of frozen veggies.” — Sara of Dinner at the Zoo

“Just start! So many people are intimidated by the kitchen and the best way to start cooking more is just to start. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Pick a simple, 5 ingredient recipe and try it out! As you get more comfortable you can branch out and try new cooking techniques, recipes that are a bit more complicated, etc!” — Lindsay of The Lean Green Bean

“Find a meal that you are excited about cooking. If you maintain a good attitude, it will keep you motivated to continue to try more recipes :)” — Lauren at Lauren’s Latest

“Master one or two staples like a stir-fry or a hearty whole wheat pasta and then experiment with different proteins and seasonal vegetables. By using what you have on hand you’ll never have to eat the same stir fry or pasta twice.” —Liz of The Lemon Bowl

 “For me, I know I feel better when I cook/eat at home. That motivates me enough. You know what is going into your meals – if you keep learn methods to keep things simple and fresh, it tastes way better too! Also, if you really look at how much money you are saving (for instance, when feeding a family of 5), eating out is usually not worth it in my opinion unless it’s something special – that’s when it becomes a real treat!” — Aggie at Aggie’s Kitchen

“Stick with it! You’ll save money and hopefully be eating healthier. Watch cooking shows or read cookbooks, if you’re into that. That helped me years ago get excited about cooking and recipes.” — Alice at Hip Foodie Mom

Turkey bean spinach soup

“Give yourself a realistic goal of trying a new recipe once a week or if that seems like a lot [which it is for many of us], try once a month. I love trying new recipes but it can be exhausting and it could also lead to a lot of food waste for your family IF they dislike the recipe [which I’m hoping they do not]. There’s nothing wrong with keeping a meal rotation that works for your family— even if it’s grilled cheese and tomato soup— which we often enjoy once a week!” — Katie of Mom to Mom Nutrition

“It’s easier to feed your family a nutrient-rich diet when you cook more at home. Plus, you have more control over the ingredients and the levels of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat that your family eats when take on the role of “executive chef” of your own home kitchen. Cooking at home has so many benefits: good nutrition, family bonding time, creative expression, and education (i.e. you get to teach your kids how to cook).” — Liz of Meal Makeover Moms

“Keep it simple. At first don’t experiment with crazy, complicated recipes. Make things like roasted chicken and potatoes, homemade spaghetti sauce, etc. — things you know your family will like. Once you have mastered a few simple meals, you will feel like you can venture out and try new things or stick to the basics that please your family.” — Kristen of A Mind “Full” Mom

“It doesn’t have to be a gourmet five course meal every night! A quick soup or sandwich is just as satisfying most evenings.” — Rachel at Rachel Cooks

OK, enough with the cooking tips and inspiration… let’s move on to the food!!

Easy home cooked recipes

  • Spinach artichoke chicken casserole
  • Honey butter chicken
  • Slow cooker apricot chicken
  • 3-ingredient taco meat and 4 ways to use it
  • Creamy, cheesy chicken and rice
  • Salsa chicken and bean tostadas
  • Mexican baked pasta
  • Root beer pulled pork
  • Turkey pesto meatballs
  • Lemon asparagus pasta
  • Chicken and broccoli stir fry
  • Slow cooker chicken shawarma pitas
  • Chicken and green bean stir fry
  • One-pot beef stroganoff
  • One pan roast chicken with root vegetables
  • Ultimate BBQ chicken pizza
  • Creamy sausage and roasted red pepper pasta
  • Easy egg wraps
  • Sweet potato banana bites
  • Turkey bean spinach soup
  • Apple gouda stuffed chicken breasts with roasted sweet potatoes
  • Tuscan tuna bowls
  • Asian beef bowls

Cooking tips from food bloggers, time-saving strategies, words of wisdom and lots of great, easy recipes!

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  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:09 AM

    Boy and I don’t have any children.. well children that walk on only 2 feet.. and even I find dinner to be a chore at times. So for you ladies you crank it out night after night for your kiddos, I totally salute you!! These are some great tips, girlfriend! I need to get better at meal planning!! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:11 PM

      No matter how many you’re serving, it’s a chore! This has been good advice and inspiration for me, too!

      Reply
  2. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    These are all such great tips! Seriously commend you and all Moms for being rockstars when it comes to everything – and especially meal prepping and always having a great meal on the table. I sometimes complain making meals for 2 – so I give you major props for always finding time and inspiration to make dinner a memorable one!

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    • Kathryn says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:13 PM

      Aw, thanks Michelle! But really, 2, 4 or 6 – whoever and how many you are serving is almost secondary to figuring out how to make it happen! We can all use a little help, right?!

      Reply
  3. Aggie says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    What an awesome, timely post!! Love reading through all the tips from everyone, can’t wait to check out the recipes. Thanks so much for including me!

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    • Kathryn says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:14 PM

      Thanks so much for contributing! This has been helpful and inspiring to me, too!

      Reply
  4. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Great post, Kathryn! There’s so much info here! I particularly like the tip about washing green/veg as soon as you get home so they are ready to use right away. I don’t really meal plan. Well, maybe during the week I think about what I want to make on the weekend, but I can’t really say that I adhere to a given plan for what our meals will be. It certainly would make things easier, especially when I grocery shop! I may go and pick up a bazillion things and then get home and realize I should have made a list ’cause I forgot something. Oh well! Maybe I should get more into this planning thing 😉 Have a great week, girl! xo

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    • Kathryn says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:17 PM

      I need to wash and fix stuff when I get home too – there’s just usually something else (or someone else) pulling me away. I’m a total type A about lists and meal plans, but sometimes things have to get switched up when you know, life happens 😉

      Reply
  5. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    August 22, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    So many amazing tips here and can’t wait to try some of those recipes. I’m all about meal planning!

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    • Kathryn says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:54 PM

      Yes, meal planning is my life saver too Jessica! Don’t these recipes all sound so yummy? I think I’m set through September 😉

      Reply
  6. Neeraj Soni says

    May 13, 2019 at 5:11 AM

    Hii,

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