Here’s one of the easier cheater recipes I could imagine, born out of an “I’m starving and there’s nothing to eat” night. The best part of this is that all you need is a microwave. It’s a fairly light dish, loaded with fiber and filling.
I’ve made it before in the summer months, adding fresh tomato salsa and some green onions, but never really looked at it for a good winter dish. But I think it works any time of year.
Without further ado, here’s this week’s cheater recipe:

Black Beans and Rice
Ingredients:

One …

It’s Friday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe?  It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of  time to get there. Today’s recipe…
Cheater Bacon Focaccia
Ingredients:
1 can (11 oz.) refrigerated breadstick dough (12 breadsticks)
10 slices cooked bacon
1 egg, beaten
2 slices chopped cooked bacon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Unroll dough and separate into 12 strips.  Starting at center of ungreased cookie sheet, coil bacon with dough strips into a loose spiral.  As more …

Based solely on the name of this week’s recipe, we’re guessing that some of you might be a bit cynical, wondering how in the world a 2-ingredient muffin can be achieved without breaking every tooth you have.
But according to our go-to cheater recipe provider Susan Stephens, not only are 2-ingredient muffins possible, they’re quite tasty as well.  If Susan isn’t careful, she might find herself in a full-time cheater recipe finder position.
“Yes, this (recipe) does work!” Susan said. “These are very moist muffins. I thought they were even …

“(Today) is Fat Tuesday, and of course, this being America, it will be followed by Even Fatter Wednesday, Obese Thursday and Fat-A** Friday.” –Jay Leno
How much do you love a holiday that has as it’s main objective encouraging you to pig out? I’m talking about Fat Tuesday, of course, which just happens to be today.  Or perhaps in this politically correct day and age, we should call it “big-boned Tuesday” or possibly “full-figured Tuesday”. You may also know this celebration as Mardi Gras ( French translation: Mardi – Tuesday, Gras …

This week’s recipe of the week is…
Kentucky Hot Browns.
Being two Kentucky girls, we think it’s high time we share this good old southern dish with the rest of the world. And true in Liz and Kate form, of course we had to figure out a cheater way to keep the same yummy flavor, while cutting the time and effort spent in the kitchen.
Right about now most of you may be saying, “What in the world is a Hot Brown?” Here’s a brief history of the origins of this delicious …

Valentine’s Day is almost here. Still looking for that perfect idea to make that certain special someone feel loved and appreciated? Here’s a fun, unique, and easy Valentine’s Day idea:
Personalized Fortune Cookies

It’s surprisingly simple and uses store bought fortune cookies. You just take out the lame-o fortunes that are already inside, and replace them with your own unique messages. It’s a great idea for your spouse, your kids, your significant other, your best friend, or perhaps a secret someone special.

This week, we’re featuring another recipe from Coffee Break reader Susan Stephens.

Maybe you’ve seen the announcement boards at local seafood restaurants, featuring fish tacos. As Susan has discovered, you don’t have to dine out to enjoy this meal – nor do you have to spend hours slaving over a hot stove. Kate decided to give this cheater recipe a try (and to take some pics) and gives it a big thumbs up!

So without further delay, we present:
Cheater Fish Tacos

It’s once again Superbowl time, of course…Saints vs Colts.

(I’ll give you one guess as to who I am rooting for in the big match-up!)

I found two fun football recipes to keep the troops happy during the big game….
Football Cheeseball and Crackers & Chocolate Krispie Bites

Another Friday is upon us, and you probably know by now that it means it’s time for another cheater recipe – this week, courtesy of moi, Liz.
So without further ado, let’s get to this week’s recipe:
Cheater Chocolate Apple Bake
Ingredients:

Apples  (one per person)
Snicker bars (four snack-size bars per person)
Dash of cinnamon
Ice cream of your choice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a small casserole dish (unless you’re feeding the masses, here). Peel and slice apples and place in dish. Chop up Snicker bars (a food processor would probably be handy …

It’s Friday, so that must mean it’s Cheater Recipe time!!! This week Kate has a super yummy and super easy dessert for you….

Cheater Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp