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...

I've been a massive fan of meatballs these days. This is the thing I didn't think I'd ever write about. It's true. Meatballs are simple, delicious, and filling. And you can prepare them in many ways, including spaghetti and red sauce. This recipe for Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs is sauteed with Spinach, which helps add more greens and crumbled feta pieces to add extra flavor and a smoky kick. CAN I MAKE THESE MEATBALLS WITHOUT BREADCRUMBS? The quick response is yes. However, they won't have identical textures. The egg and breadcrumbs make the meatballs soft and moist, as well as glue to hold these...

Pan-frying chopped tofu in a pan and coating it with delicious sauce is my latest favorite method of cooking tofu. It's straightforward, and as I think about sauce options, they are countless! Today, I created these Hoisin Tofu Lettuce Cups with only a handful of ingredients I already had in my pantry. (What do you have if you don't have half-empty containers of Hoisin sauce sitting in your refrigerator?) If you do not like lettuce cups, you could serve this as an entrée bowl. It's just a matter of adding additional rice or maybe the diced red bell peppers to make them bulkier...

Rice cookers are an efficient and cost-effective method to cook food for people living in tiny spaces or who can't access traditional kitchens. I will create a few recipes specifically for rice cookers, beginning with this easy Teriyaki Shrimp and rice. This simple recipe is similar to the shrimp Fried Rice you find at your local takeaway joint; however, it's steamed, not cooked, which makes it far lower in calories. The concise list of ingredients implies that you don't need to have many elements in your pantry, and most of them can be stored indefinitely within your freezer or pantry. CAN I MAKE...

I'm still trying to get the maximum advantage of the fresh summer vegetables until they're all gone. It's a great recipe. Roasted Vegetable Couscous is the ideal side dish to enjoy during the transitional season when markets are still brimming with gorgeous fresh produce. Yet, it's not hot enough that you're hesitant to fire up the oven. This easy side dish is simple to cook yet boasts rich and enticing flavor. If the temperature remains not hot enough to cook your veggies using the oven, then you could cook this recipe just as quickly by grilling them outside on a grill. In either case, you'll...

Chilaquiles are filling, delicious, easy-to-make Mexican breakfast that will make you smile! The tasty and budget-friendly dish is made from crispy tortilla chips covered in a delightful red enchilada and served with various toppings. Cilantro, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and eggs are traditional ingredients in a Chilaquiles recipe. Also, you can get rid of your fridge and use leftover vegetables or even meats. A win for the budget! This recipe is taken from my dear friend Yvette Marquez Shapnack's new cookbook, Muy Bueno Fiestas. WHAT ARE CHILAQUILES? The term "chilaquiles" comes from the Nahuatl word "chilliaquilitl," which means "chili-soaked." The freshly frittered tortilla chips in this...

Arroz Con Salchichas, or Puerto Rican Rice and Sausage, is among my favorite meals from the pantry because it's a comfort, simple to prepare, and brimming with flavor. As Beth says, add eggs to the rice and eat it until you're disgusted with yourself. (OK... this last one is just me.) PS It's less than $1 per serving and can be prepared in under an hour! WHAT IS ARROZ CON SALCHICHAS? Arroz with salchichas, known as rice with sausages, is a popular comfort food in Latin American cultures. It is a popular dish in Puerto Rico. It's a typical weeknight meal traditionally prepared using...

The buttery, flaky scent of the vanilla Cheese Danish recipe is so incredible that Beth hasn't been able to stop talking about it since I baked it for her. This is among my most-loved recipes since the breakfast treat is effortless to prepare, ready in less than one hour, and affordable. PS I'm going teach you how easy it is to make Cheese Danish in your kitchen for only a third of the cost you'd spend at an expensive bakery. (Seriously. They're available for sale at just $18 per half-dozen Gold Belly. WHAT IS CHEESE DANISH? It is a classic Danish breakfast treat. Danish...

Salmorejo is a famous chilled Spanish soup that is delicious, creamy and an excellent method to use the summer tomatoes and the bread that has been sitting for a while! I tried Salmorejo for the first time in Barcelona and was captivated by the delicious, velvety tanginess. Since it's easy to make and extremely elegant, the Salmorejo recipe is my first choice for throwing a summer-themed dinner party, especially when I don't wish to shell out a fortune or spend time in a hot kitchen. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GAZPACHO AND SALMOREJO? As with Gazpacho, Salmorejo is prepared with the freshest tomatoes,...