Shortcut Suppers
From chicken alfredo to beef fajitas, we've created great-tasting recipes -- and picked the best frozen alternatives -- to save you time in the kitchen.
By Cindy Heller and Katie Kemple from Parents Magazine
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It doesn't take much time to make -- or fake -- these delicious recipes.
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Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Adding sesame oil to the sauce and toasted sesame seeds as a garnish gives this easy dish a nutty accent.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Hibachi House Mandarin Orange Chicken ($5)
Prep: 5 minutes
Makes: 4.5 servings
Orange adds zest to an appealing soy-based sauce paired with tender chicken and sticky rice.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Creamy Chicken & Pasta
Prep: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken and stir in a few mozzarella cubes at the end.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Stouffer's Chicken Alfredo Skillet ($5.20)
Prep: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
White-meat chicken remains juicy, with smoky overtones in a cheesy sauce that is creamy and rich.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Beef Fajitas
Prep: 15 minutes
Makes: 8 fajitas
If you like hot, saute a minced jalapeno along with the veggies.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Tyson Beef Fajitas Meal Kit ($8)
Prep: 8 minutes
Makes: 7 servings
Colorful peppers stay crisp; a low calorie count is a nice bonus.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Beef with Garlic Potatoes
Prep: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Tasty beef sirloin tip is quite lean, so to keep it tender, don't overcook.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Birds Eye Voila! Beef Steak & Garlic Potato ($6.40)
Prep: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Old-fashioned combo of beef and herbed potatoes, carrots, beans, and onions in a savory gravy.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Sausage and Orecchiette
Prep: 10 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
Our sauce coates orecchiette -- "little ears" in Italian -- but any short pasta would do.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bertolli Italian Sausage & Rigatoni ($7.80)
Prep: 12 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
Rigatoni is perfectly cooked and tossed with a rich mix of sweet and spicy sausages.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Mediterranean Shrimp
Prep: 15 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
You could also use small shrimp -- just slightly reduce cooking time.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Contessa Shrimp Primavera ($7.20)
Prep: 11 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
A buttery garlic sauce coats shrimp, pasta, and a quartet of vegetables.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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