Make extra for "planned overs" for another day. It will save you time -- and since you're already preparing the turkey for tonight's dinner, why not make a second meal's worth so the next night there is less work for the cook.
Don't forget your slow-cooker this summer. It will come in handy when the family is busy and a meal, like this Mexican-inspired dish, can almost cook itself.
This pasta dish is high in flavor and low in preparation time. Serve with warm crusty rolls, green salad and a tall glass of iced tea.
This is a perfect light, but rich frozen dessert for the Fourth of July! Think of it as creamy orange sherbet with a cookie on the bottom.
This cold rice salad shows off a variety of colors with red peppers, yellow corn and black beans. Goes well with steak, fish or chicken.
You don't have to be nervous about serving fish to guests with this no-fail recipe. Fish fillets are baked separately, placed on top of pasta and covered with a vegetable medley.
Rice, spinach and cheese make a rich and creamy combination pepped up with diced green chiles. Add a dash of hot pepper sauce to the mixture to spice it up a notch.
You know this sweet treat going to be easy when the recipe starts with refrigerated crescent roll dough. This dessert only has three other ingredients!
We've all seen and likely eaten this colorful salad. It makes a great presentation on a buffet or picnic table and can be prepared the night before.
Pasta salad is a favorite at summer barbecues and potlucks because it is filling and inexpensive to make.
Substituting any frozen vegetable blend will work in this easy skillet meal, so use your family's favorite.
Who says slow-cookers are used only in cooler weather. This classic summer recipe will taste delicious and since it's cooked in a crock pot, it won't heat up your kitchen.
Breaded chicken is a good bet for finicky eaters, and this variation, grilled and served on a skewer, makes it even more appealing to kids. Add your child's favorite dipping sauce, and there might not be any left for the adults!
It's lasagna with a Mexican flair: Layers of corn tortillas, creamy cheese sauce and moist chicken make this casserole hard to resist.
This dessert won't last long because adults and kids alike love it. Plus, it's quick to pull together, and you can swap out your choice of instant pudding and frosting.
