Category: Time Saver

5 Ingredients or Less, Appetizer, Budget Saver, Main Dish, Recipes, Time Saver

Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini

Chef Ria

I read somewhere that fast food does not need to be junk food. And this quick fix is exactly that. Fast food.   It’s so simple, only 3 ingredients. This reminds me of SpaghettiOs I used to eat as a kid. Except this is the adult version. Total time from start to finish 15 minutes. Of… Continue reading Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini

Southwest Black Beans
5 Ingredients or Less, Budget Saver, Mister Approved, Recipes, Time Saver, Vegan Option

Slowcooked Southwest Black Beans

Chef Ria

This recipe is too easy not to share. There are only two ingredients. One 15oz can of black bean and one 16oz jar of salsa. That's it...nothing else...OK maybe 1/3 cup of water. The instructions are even easier. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker until tender. About 2 -3 hours depending on the temperature… Continue reading Slowcooked Southwest Black Beans

5 Ingredients or Less, Main Dish, Mister Approved, Orders, Recipes, Seafood, Time Saver

Tilapia with Pineapple Quinoa (Keen-wah)

Chef Ria

This is a very easy and simple recipe. It only has 5 main ingredients. Don't let the ingredient of quinoa keep you from trying this. Quinoa, can be found at most local grocery stores. If you can't find it there, take a look at your local health food store. Quinoa, is a grain and cooks… Continue reading Tilapia with Pineapple Quinoa (Keen-wah)

Budget Saver, Main Dish, Mister Approved, Recipes, Time Saver, Vegan Option

Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet

Chef Ria

I never knew how wonderful fire roasted tomatoes could taste, until I tried this Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prep and about 30 minutes to cook, and thus does not make a great for a time saver recipe. This skillet dish is a rather hearty meal and… Continue reading Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet

Budget Saver, Kitchen Essentials, Time Saver, Vegan Option, Vegetables

Time Saver – Rainbow Slaw (Broccoli, Cabbage and Carrots)

Chef Ria

I think I may have found the best time saver ever, ok, maybe not ever but I'm sure I can find many uses for this.  I have been known to buy fresh stir fry veggies in a bag (located next to the salad in the produce section). The veggies are usually too large for my… Continue reading Time Saver – Rainbow Slaw (Broccoli, Cabbage and Carrots)