serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • minced ginger
  • minced garlic
  • red wine vinegar
  • hoisin sauce
  • dry sherry
  • soy sauce
You might need to buy:
  • minced garlic
  • frozen stir-fry vegetables
  • canola oil
  • soy sauce
You might need to buy:
  • elbow macaroni
  • chopped onion
  • shredded cheese
  • paprika
  • pepper to taste
  • tomato slices
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked spaghetti
  • vegetable oil
  • fresh sliced mushrooms
  • shredded carrots
  • sliced red bell peppers
  • fresh bean sprouts
  • chopped green onions
  • hoisin sauce
  • soy sauce
  • grated fresh ginger
  • cayenne pepper

To crush the corn flakes, place them inside a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to break them into pieces no smaller than 1/2 inch.

Want to serve Oven-Fried Chicken after work? Marinate the chicken in the buttermilk mixture and combine the dry ingredients in a zipper-lock bag (all but the oil) the night before or in the morning before heading out. When you come home, all you’ll have to do is heat the oven, toss the crumb mixture with oil, coat the chicken, and bake.

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • fresh bread crumbs
  • crushed corn flakes
  • ground black pepper
  • hot pepper sauce
  • garlic powder
  • table salt
  • Dijon mustard
  • buttermilk
  • ground poultry seasoning
  • paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil

Ideal slow-cooker size: 5 quart

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • dry Italian dressing mix
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • ozs. reduced-fat sour cream or light plain yoghurt

Ideal slow cooker size: 5 quart

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • frozen lima beans
  • black pepper
  • cream of chicken soup

Ideal slow-cooker size: 6-quart

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • minced onion
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame oil
  • cauliflower florets
ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • ground beef
  • shredded mozzarella cheese

inexpensive, easy and delicious!

You might need to buy:
  • minced garlic
  • ground beef
  • shredded Colby cheese