Real Food. Ready Fast!

Feeding your family well shouldn’t mean sacrificing your sanity. Shortcut Suppers helps you serve real-food meals in about 30 minutes. Using real ingredients and proven shortcuts. More time for conversation, less time at the stove!

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Thousands of families have transformed their mealtimes using my easy recipes, with simple tips, swaps, and more, and you can too!

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Here's what’s included in the Ultimate

Shortcut Suppers Collection!

20 EASY RECIPES * 4 WEEKS GROCERY LISTS

+ Bonus 5 days of pizza

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👉 Say Goodbye to Mealtime Stress — Here’s What’s Included!

Tired of dinner stress? Shortcut Suppers makes it simple; 4 weeks of family-friendly recipes and meal plans that take the guesswork out of mealtime. Most are ready in 30 minutes or less, so you can feed your family fast and get back to what matters most.

✅ 20 family-tested, flexible recipes


✅ 4 weekly meal plans with corresponding shopping lists

✅ Kid-friendly & freezer-friendly options

✅ Swaps & substitutions for common dietary needs or picky eaters

✅ Helpful prep & time-saving tips

✅ Designed for all life stages — busy moms, students, young adults, empty nesters

BONUS: 5 mix-and-match pizza night recipes to use anytime

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Let's Take a Closer Look Inside Everything You Get Inside the Shortcut Suppers Digital Guide!

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Who Benefits from Shortcut Suppers?

Busy moms who want fast, nourishing meals without the stress or drive-thru guilt.


College students and young adults learning to cook real food on a real schedule.


Empty nesters who want simple recipes without sacrificing flavor.


Families with picky eaters, these meals are flexible, kid-friendly, and customizable.


Anyone short on time but still craving homemade meals made with love.

Meal plans, grocery lists, time saver, done for you.

Why Shortcut Suppers Will Transform Mealtime

➡️ Takes the guesswork out of dinner, no more last-minute scrambles


➡️ Saves time with quick-prep, fast-cook recipes (most ready in 30 minutes!)


➡️ Reduces decision fatigue with ready-made meal plans and shopping lists


➡️ Brings your family back to the table with meals everyone enjoys


➡️ Boosts kitchen confidence, even for beginners


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Prep Smarter, Shop Easier, Stress Less

Shopping tips: Set yourself up for success before you even hit the store


Prep tips: Chop once, cook smarter, and save time all week


Leftover tips: Store and reheat like a pro to keep meals fresh and flavorful


Basic swaps, kid friendly ideas, side and dessert suggestions.

Even More Ways to Make Mealtime Easier

Ingredient swaps: Extensive list of simple substitutions for common pantry and fridge items


Kid-friendly tips: Make meals more appealing to picky eaters and get kids involved in the kitchen


Side & dessert ideas: Quick suggestions to round out your meals with ease


Shortcut suppers master recipe list, recipes by week.

Included Recipes at a Glance

20 easy, family-friendly dinner recipes featuring a variety of proteins like rotisserie or shredded chicken, ground beef, pork, sausage, and shaved steak. Recipes include: BBQ Chicken Sliders, Chicken Quesadillas, Southwest Chicken Soup, Chicken Fried Rice, Shredded Pork BBQ Sliders, Cheeseburger Sliders, Healthy Cheeseburger Soup, Sloppy Joes, Beef Stroganoff, Roast Beef Sliders, Philly Cheesesteaks, Philly Cheesesteak Casserole, Mongolian Beef, Beef and Broccoli, Taco Salad, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, One-Pot Italian Sausage & Pasta, Ground Pork Stir-Fry, Zuppa Toscana, and Chicken Tacos.

🍕 BONUS: 5 mix-and-match pizza night recipes perfect for fun, flexible, and family-approved dinners, great for busy weeknights or a Friday night tradition!

5 Shopping lists. Separated by week. Just print and shop.

I know how overwhelming dinner can feel when life is busy, I’ve been there more times than I can count! That’s exactly why I created Shortcut Suppers. These are the same simple, wholesome recipes and strategies I still use to feed my family real food fast; even on the craziest nights.

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Hello there! I’m Kathleen Pope, a home cook, recipe creator, and the heart behind The Fresh Cooky. Since 2017, I’ve been sharing easy, real-food recipes with busy families who want to feed their people well without spending hours in the kitchen.

As a wife, mom of two now-grown boys, and someone who’s lived through the daily “what’s for dinner?” scramble, I get how overwhelming mealtime can feel. That’s exactly why I created Shortcut Suppers, a digital cookbook packed with the recipes, meal plans, and time-saving tips I use in my own kitchen to make dinnertime simple, wholesome, and even a little fun.

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If you’ve made it to the bottom of this page, thank you; that tells me you’re serious about making mealtime easier and more meaningful.

I know it’s easy to hesitate before spending money on yet another resource. Believe me, I’ve been there too.

But Shortcut Suppers isn’t a trend or a diet, it’s a real-life tool to help you take the stress out of dinner and bring your people back to the table with joy.

If that sounds like the kind of help you’ve been looking for…I’d be honored to share it with you.

Before you go, I want you to know this:

I’ve been where you are…standing in the kitchen, unsure what to make, feeling overwhelmed, and wishing dinner could just figure itself out.

That’s why I created Shortcut Suppers, a real-life solution for busy nights, built around quick, flexible meals, smart shortcuts, quickfix proteins, and the kind of planning that actually works.

It’s not about doing dinner perfectly; it’s about having a plan that actually works. With a few simple tools and a little preparation, you can take the pressure off, feed your people well, and even enjoy the process (yes, really!).

You don’t have to do dinner alone, I’ve got you.

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I’ve reached millions of busy families through my free recipes and tips, but Shortcut Suppers takes things a step further.

This digital cookbook pulls together some of my most practical, real-life strategies for feeding your family...FAST. With flexible recipes, weekly meal plans, matching shopping lists, and time-saving tips, this guide is a month's worth of dinners planned, just like that!

You don’t need to overthink dinner anymore. You’ve got enough going on, and Shortcut Suppers was made to help you show up at the table with confidence, joy, and a meal everyone will actually eat.

You’ve got this, and I’m here to help!

Who is Shortcut Suppers Cookbook for?

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tried all sorts of meal plans, apps, and dinner “systems” only to end up right back at the pantry at 5:30, wondering what to make.

So I get it, I really do! If you’re hesitant to spend money on another resource.

I’ve helped thousands of busy people (families, empty nesters, young adults) simplify dinner, cook with more confidence, and bring their families back to the table. So let me tell you who Shortcut Suppers is perfect for and who it might not be.

That way, you can decide if it’s the right fit for your kitchen.

This is for you if...

✅ You’re tired of last-minute dinner stress
✅ You want real-food meals your family will actually eat
✅ You need quick, flexible recipes with easy prep
✅ You like having a plan (and a shopping list!) laid out for you
✅ You’re a busy mom, young adult, empty nester, or just someone who wants dinner to be simpler

✅ You’re done playing the “what’s for dinner?” game every night
✅ You want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table

This might not be for you if...

❌ You love spending hours cooking every night

❌ You’re looking for a strict diet or weight loss plan - this is not diet food. (But, I do provide GF and Low-carb ideas and options on most recipes.)
❌ You prefer gourmet recipes
❌ You prefer to cook with canned soups, packaged mixes, and processed foods
❌ You want someone else to cook dinner for you; this still requires a little work in the kitchen 😉

Yes! I Want the Shortcut Suppers Collection!

FAQs

What do I get in the Ultimate Shortcut Suppers Digital Cookbook?

When you purchase Shortcut Suppers, you’ll receive an 84-page collection packed with 20 easy, family-friendly dinner recipes, organized into four weekly meal plans with matching shopping lists, plus a bonus section with 5 mix-and-match pizza recipes. You’ll also get helpful shopping, prep, and leftover tips, mix-and-match suggestions, kid-friendly ideas, and simple ingredient swaps. Every recipe has an Instacart link so you can customize the list to your preferences. All designed to make dinnertime fast, flexible, and stress-free.

How does the product get delivered?


This is a digital product. After purchasing, you'll have access to a link to immediately download the guide. You'll also receive an email with links to your downloads.

Can I return this product?


Due to the nature of instant downloads, this product is non-refundable. That said, your satisfaction means the world to me — if you’re unhappy with your purchase, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. I’m here to help!

What are you waiting for? Grab the Shortcut Suppers Collection at over 25% Off Now!

Ready to Make Mealtime Easier?

Shortcut Suppers has everything you need to take the stress out of dinnertime and actually enjoy feeding your family again.

You’ll get over 20 of my most-loved, real-food recipes, organized into 4 weekly meal plans, done-for-you shopping lists, time-saving tips, and a fun bonus pizza section, all bundled together at over 25% off the regular price!

Thousands of families have already simplified their evenings by using the same simple strategies and recipes found in this guide, and you can too.

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s make it easier, together.

⭐️ Regain your kitchen confidence. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just trying to get dinner on the table before the next activity, Shortcut Suppers will help you feel more prepared, more capable, and more at ease. Real food, real fast, and no more second-guessing yourself.

⭐️ Stop stressing about what’s for dinner. With simple, step-by-step meal plans, flexible recipes, and done-for-you shopping lists, Shortcut Suppers takes the pressure off. You don’t have to figure it out on your own; just follow the plan and enjoy more peace at mealtime.

⭐️ Get excited about dinnertime again! These quick, wholesome meals and time-saving tips are designed to create small, manageable wins that build momentum. When dinner feels doable, the rest of the day feels a whole lot smoother.

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✔️ The Shortcut Suppers Digital Cookbook is more than just recipes; it’s your step-by-step guide to easier, stress-free dinners your whole family will love.

✔️ Each recipe includes a Quick Prep Tip, ingredient Swaps, Gluten-Free and Low-Carb options (when possible), Serving Suggestions, plus Storage and Reheating Tips to help you get the most out of every meal.

✔️ Whether you're feeding picky eaters, managing all-the-things, or want to feel more confident in the kitchen, Shortcut Suppers gives you everything you need to make real food, real fast, and actually enjoy the process.