Time-saver recipes

BBQ time, we want some simple and tasty vegetables as a side dish, this green beans and pepper recipe is a perfect fit.

You will love the sweet, salty, crunchy combo!

Using a box cake mix as a base is a time saver; substituting cream cheese for mascarpone is a money saver. Tastes like the real thing, is beautiful and surprisingly light.

Literally 5 minutes of cooking time. Start to finish this baby bok choy about 10 minutes and is packed with flavor.

Roasted mini red potatoes, roasted in their skins, retain a deep, earthy taste and absorb less fat too. The garlic smooths, sweetens and mellows. Perfect for the holidays or any time.

Easter is almost here. It is another good time you can spend with your kids making some lovely and cute Easter cupcakes, these flower cupcakes are very simple and easy, and they look beautiful.

Chickpea, pinto beans, sweet potato and spinach are slowly cooked in crock pot with cumin, coriander, lemon juice and honey. It's an ideal weekday dinner, just throw everything into your crock pot, and push the start button. By the time you are home after work, your hearty and delicious dinner is served.

Very nice flavor and easy to make. I drizzled some of the marinade over the salmon during the covered cooking time and used it as a sauce. I might add some chopped fresh ginger to the marinade next time. Cooking time was perfect.

Instead of cooking in the pan, this omelette was baked in the oven. It took no time to make, and very easily scaled down. Sean made a 1-serving sized omelette, baked in a 8-inch skillet, and it turned out great. Tasty and filling!

This is an all time favorite for my family, it never lasts very long.

Next time when you need a dressing to toss a coleslaw or a fresh vegetable salad, give this quick, easy and tasty dressing a try, and you won't go back to any store-bought ones afterwards.

Roasted fennel and zucchini are loaded with deliciousness. White beans not only give the dish protein boost, but also add some creaminess that's packed with health benefits. An easy and hearty dinner can be served within no time.

These muffins came out so moist, loved the flavor from honey and spices; pumpkin puree let the muffins so moist, and walnuts added some crunchiness and nutty flavor. I used half of the butter and half the olive oil, and the result was outstanding. They are great treat at any time!

These delicious tortilla pizzas are quick and easy to make, they are great for a week day dinner when you don't want to spend too much time preparing dinner.

This focaccia turns out crusty outside and fluffy inside, the roasted bell pepper, chilis, cherry tomato and mozzarella give the focaccia amazingly delicious flavor. Eating it directly without anything else is yummy enough to satisfy your palate. This recipe is adapted from Chef Nancy, New York Times!

With only four ingredients you can make this tasty and easy dish easily at home. You can effortlessly prepare it ahead of time for a picnic or have everyone design their own for a customized flavor.