Peas are incredibly underrated. They're cheap, simple to prepare or add to recipes, and loaded with protein and fiber. They're a great product to keep in your freezer for whipping quick, simple meals like this Creamy Tuna Pasta with Peas. Just a handful of ingredients, around 20 minutes, and you'll be served a warm and comforting meal that's equally great the next day as lunch! INGREDIENTS Eight oz. pasta ($0.67) 2. Tbsp of butter ($0.26) Two cloves of garlic, chopped ($0.16) One cup of frozen peas ($0.38) One cup of half-and-half* ($0.75) 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan ($0.95) 12 oz. can of solid Albacore tuna that...

The recipe for this Penne Pasta with Sausage and Greens is one of my top "sweep the kitchen" recipes. It's a simple pasta and sauce dish made with Italian sausage and frozen greens in the fridge (I "sweep the kitchen" and then use any leftovers). I added a bit of feta to the pasta to give it an extra kick. That is all that was needed for this delicious and filling meal that kept me going throughout the week. I like simplicity! SAUSAGE IS KEY The Italian sausage was a great addition to the dish, adding lots of flavor to the pasta. Italian sausage...

I can't lie, guys. Sometimes, I want those inexpensive freezer burritos. They're easy to find and store in your freezer when you're not feeling like cooking. But what's the best part? It doesn't require any energy or time to prepare yourself freezer burritos with the ingredients you prefer, and they'll still cost you a lot of money. So, this weekend, I cooked up a batch of easy Make-Ahead Bean and Cheese Burritos to feed our family for the next week (and throughout). I put half of them in my fridge over a few days while the remainder was in the freezer for more extended storage (but let's face it, the...

I was experiencing the kind of day this morning. You know what I mean. It's when you have the most extended to-do list, but your body is screaming to relax and watch Netflix throughout the day. These are the days. But I still had to consume food, so I put together the most straightforward recipe: cooked pineapple Teriyaki Chicken. #noregrets This is undoubtedly one of the meals that cooks by itself, which means you can the show, clean up, or do whatever else while it's cooking before coming back to eat it all up and take it all in. It's perfect for a busy (or lazy)...

It would annoy me when recipes required "pre-cooked chicken." I thought, "What the huh, who has pre-cooked chicken laying around?" Then I started warming to the thought of chicken rotisserie from the grocery store. Okay, perhaps "became addicted" would be more appropriate than "warmed up to." If you're a rotisserie poultry fan or have a cooked chicken, You must check out this Monterey chicken skillet. INGREDIENTS 2 cups of pre-cooked, shredded chicken (1/2 Rotisserie chicken) ($3.50) 1 10 oz. container Rotel (diced toms with green chilies) ($0.99) 1/2 lb. fusili pasta ($0.63) 2 cups chicken broth ($0.30) 1/3 cup BBQ sauce ($0.36) 1 cup...

Forget about cookies and cakes. Mac and cheese has become my go-to food. It's a good thing that there are many variations of the traditional mac and cheese that you can make at home, which is why it never will get old. :) This White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is easy, quick, simple, and slightly more rounded than regular mac and cheese. So, it's a great meal option and ideal for busy evenings. The flavor is spicy, a bit garlicky, and bursting with the incredible fresh white cheddar. It's simply tasty! INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. pasta (any short shape) ($0.67) 1/2 lb. frozen broccoli florets ($1.30) One boneless,...

Easy Sesame Chicken is simple enough that you'll want to throw away those take-away menus. The tasty sauce requires only a handful of ingredients and can be kept in the fridge for a long time (keep an extra ginger in your freezer). It's just in case you need sesame chicken, like today. And this fake sesame chicken take-out can also be used to make your daily meal preparation! It's been nearly five years since I posted my first recipe for Easy Sesame Chicken, and I decided it was time to give it an appearance. I've gained a lot of knowledge since 2013, which is...

Are you up for another almost no-cook meal? Sure, I am. I love these spiced chickpea Tostadas for more than just the fact that they're refreshing, light, and refreshing, but also because they're the ideal "sweep the kitchen" recipe. You can add anything you like to your tostadas depending on the ingredients you have available, So get imaginative and use your leftovers! There are some fantastic suggestions for substitutes and additional ingredients below. Don't fret about eating one tostada without seeing the whole thing smear into a heap of toppings on your plate. It is too offensive; you can make tacos. CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE...

Salsa is my favorite weapon for busy nights. It's a single source for adding lots of flavor without the need chop, dice and measure millions of ingredients. All you need is contained in this container. It's just effortless. Give this Creamy Salsa Chicken Skillet recipe a shot and you'll become convinced. If you're a big fan or my slow cooker Taco Chicken Bowls, you'll surely love this creamy Salsa Chicken Skillet, too. It's similar to the flavors but it's faster and slightly creamier.  If you didn't make a point of getting the slow cooker on prior to leaving to work in the morning, you can make a...

I'll repeat it a hundred times more if I've already said it. Simple pan sauces are the life of the party! They're the quickest, most straightforward method to make a delicious dish from a single piece of meat. This 20-minute Honey Mustard chicken is a great recipe. With just a few ingredients you may possess in your kitchen, You can prepare this delicious, sweet, and tangy chicken even on the busiest night of the week. Promise. WHAT IS A PAN SAUCE? Pan sauces create the magical thing you get when you develop dressings from leftover juices and brown bits (called "fond') in the pan...