Hosting hacks: 20 dishes you can make ahead
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is hearty and healthy and an absolute lifesaver when in a pinch. The time-consuming part of this dish is the prep, which involves cooking down the lentils to a soft melt -in-the-mouth texture. If you take care of this the day ahead, then you'll be ready to roll the next day. The soup can be cooled and even frozen in air-tight containers, then reheated over medium-low heat.
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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!