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How to Improvise Meals with Whatever You Have on Hand

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Think It Through

Finally, make sure you take the time to analyze what you have and what you can turn it into. Although you're only planning dinner, and not a Thanksgiving feast, thinking through your improvised recipe can help you clear your head and find a solution to any potential challenges. This will help you throw together a coherent dinner that you can be proud to serve. 


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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:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!