Shortcut Dinner Recipes

How many times have you made mashed potatoes just so you'll have leftovers for shepherd's pie? Using potato tots instead not only saves you time but makes for a crispy topping that's a nice contrast to the beef filling.

Classic coq au vin can take up to two days to prepare, including marinating the chicken overnight. We make a red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions (the frozen variety, so you can skip the tedious peeling), then slip in rotisserie chicken parts to warm through, and voila!

Whip up this healthy and hearty couscous dish in 15 minutes or less, thanks to ready-to-go rotisserie chicken.

Using store-bought rotisserie chicken will cut down on the cooking time for this easy soup and salad combo.