A Bachelor's Weblog to Urban Cooking where speed and simplicity comes before taste!

Roasting at a high temperature and using small Cornish hens means that these fruit-glazed beauties are done after only 25 minutes in the oven. Line your pan with foil for easy cleanup.
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Warm flavors like sage and cinnamon play up the contrast between the juicy chops and caramelized apples. Tart Granny Smiths and slightly sweeter Braeburn apples both work well for this dish.
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Half of the beans are finely chopped to give the filling a thick, creamy consistency. This dish can be made up to 8 hours in advance and chilled; just bring it back to room temperature before baking.
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Store-bought crust and quick-cooking ingredients takes this pizza from the refrigerator to the dinner table in about 20 minutes. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken or any leftover you may have in the fridge.
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The savory coating of Dijon mustard and dried herbs also tastes great on chicken thighs or beef fillets. Herbes de Provence is a combination of several dried herbs--including lavender, thyme, rosemary, and basil--that evoke flavors from the south of France.
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Ancho chile powder is made from ground, smoked, dried poblano peppers, and it gives this rub a subtle smoky heat. For a milder flavor, cut back on the ground black pepper or ancho chile powder, and omit the ground red pepper. Total time: 32 minutes.
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Oatmeal in the breading adds crunch to these chicken tenders, which are sure to be a hit with adults and children alike. Serve with commercial honey mustard or light ranch dressing for dipping.
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Make the most of fall produce like butternut squash and kale in this hearty vegetarian soup. Pasta and beans make it especially filling.
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Braise your way to goodness in this one-pan dish seasoned with two types of mustard and fresh tarragon. The lamb emerges richly flavored and tender after only 30 minutes on the stove.
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Serve a stir-fry loaded with tender pork and crisp veggies. Stir-frying is a great reduced-calorie way to cook, because you use less oil.
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Add grilled steak to a bed of watercress and vegetables and toss with a tangy homemade dressing for a hearty main-dish salad. (This recipe is great with leftover beef.)
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Preparation time: 14 minutesCooking time: 10 minutesGiardiniera are spicy pickled vegetables; the heat varies depending on the amount of hot peppers in the product.
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This 40-minute, Southern-style classic features a simple gravy technique you can use in a number of other dishes.
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The pasta will still have a chewy bite when the chicken is ready, but it continues to cook while the soup stands. Serve with rice crackers and lime wedges.
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Take leftovers of this dish to work the next day for a terrific lunch. Time: 40 minutes.
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In this recipe, flour tortillas stand in for the traditional biscuit dough. To quickly thaw frozen mixed vegetables, place them in a colander and rinse with warm water for about a minute.
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Serve with long-grain and wild rice pilaf and steamed green beans. Although these steaks are simple enough for weeknights, they're good for company, as well.
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This dish has all the bright, fresh flavors and crunchy textures of a summer roll. The tortilla wrappers make it a satisfying main dish.
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Serve a veggie packed chicken tortilla casserole that bakes for only 15 minutes. Add cheese at the end of baking so it has time to melt, but not brown.
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This 30-minute salad is loaded with fresh ingredients and tossed with an incredible homemade dressing.
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