After all the pies and stuffings of the holidays, I'm going to need as many vegetables as I can get. This Stir Fry Recipe will help you sneak in as many vegetables as possible - bell peppers and mushrooms are all great options. You can also add carrots or green beans. This stir-fry sauce is the fastest you've ever made. It only takes 30 minutes or less. You only need chicken stock, rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, and Sriracha. Ingredients Instant ramen noodles in 2 (3.5-ounce) packages with flavor packets. 1/3 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar Taste one...

I love love love a good grain bowl. It's packed with protein and vegetables and is also very filling. This time, I used the Korean Bowl version. This recipe uses my favorite Korean marinade with boneless and skinless chicken thighs. You can also use chicken breasts. To get the charred, smoky goodness, marinate for at least two hours before grilling. Cast iron pans will also work. Serve with caramelized kimchi, my favorite topping! Serve with your choice of base and desired toppings - caramelized kimchi (my favorite! ). It's so, so good. If you have one of these days, the Korean chicken and rice will be equally...

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...