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How to Improvise Meals with Whatever You Have on Hand

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Balance Flavors

An important part of cooking without a recipe is knowing how to balance out your flavors so that you're not sick of the dish after a few bites. While not every meal is going to be a Michelin Star experience, you should at least aim for something you wouldn't mind eating again. If a dish is too spicy, add tomato paste or peanut butter, for example. Whatever you make, you want to avoid flavors that are too one note. 


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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!