Problem: Just getting dinner on the table is a challenge. So you’re less than thrilled when the old standbys like taco night get more “oh-no’s!” than “ole’s!” Sure you’d like to dish out more originality, but who has time to get creative?

Solution: Add global sizzle to your evening entrée with a Destination Dinners Kit. No imagination require. The kits ($25, destinationdinners.com) come with pre-measured spices and sauces, as well as a step-by-step recipe and a shopping list for fresh ingredients. With very little effort on your part, the family is off to Beirut, Lebanon for Kibbeh bil-Saneeyeh (baked lamb) or Boston Beach, Jamaica for Jerk Chicken & Shrimp BBQ. They even come with fun facts and trivia about the destination you are "traveling" to—in case you also want to add some kick to the dinner conversation.