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Know When to Substitute

Let's face it, you're not always going to have exactly what you want, but to paraphrase a certain Englishman, sometimes you might find that you have what you need—so use it! Yes, bacon would be great in that pasta sauce, but leftover cold cuts will do in a pinch. Try a little olive oil when you've run out of butter, or frozen veggies in your stir-fry!


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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!