In about a half hour, you can have a creamy alfredo-like pasta dish that's brimming with sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and spinach on the table. Just plan a little ahead and get your stirring arm in shape, because this one needs some hands-on time.
A blend of leftovers and fresh ingredients turn gumbo into super-quick food that's both beautiful and tasty. It's just what we need as holiday preparations shift into high gear and it seems like no one has time to cook.
Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving involves soup and it can be very simple if you plan ahead and prep some of it in advance and rely on leftovers for the rest! Enjoy the simpler things and take the day off.
Leftovers can be the building blocks of an inspired bowl meal or the finishing touch, depending on what's in your fridge, freezer, or pantry. So grab a bowl and start layering the old with the new and enjoy a laid back dinner tonight!
Summer leftovers often find themselves starring in summer rolls, alongside the season's freshest produce and brightly-colored edible flowers. It's fast, simple, and downright beautiful food. So start rolling!
I often make salads in the summer that last well in the refrigerator and serve as lunches during the week for me. So it will come as no surprise that some of my favorites include tender lentils. In fact, I've been known to keep a bowl of cooked lentils on hand to make salads super fast!
Since Easter has just come and gone and you might have a couple of hard-boiled eggs on hand, we’ve created an easy guide on how to make deviled eggs. They’ll earn you the best spot at the dinner table — guaranteed!
Make ahead brunch dishes are a weekend dream. You get the decadent meal you so desire, but also a laid back morning in which you can savor your coffee, read the paper, or just pause and enjoy a little bit of having nothing to do!
If lunches have you feeling bored, skip the leftovers and opt for planned-overs. The difference? Leftovers means having the same thing you had the other day. Planned-overs means making sure you have the right combination of items on hand to make something new.
Whenever I make rice, I make more than I need. Then I can justify tossing together a fun, delicious, and super-quick fried rice dish for lunch or dinner sometime soon. Get a variation on my fried rice method that will have you whipping up a pot (or two) of rice as well!
