When it comes to canned ingredients that can instantaneously add heaps of flavor to a weeknight meal, it's hard to beat chipotles in adobo. The chiles provide a warm glow of heat, while also infusing a bit of smokiness to each bite. On the other hand, the adobo sauce adds a vinegar tang that can cut through heavier dishes. More

Robin Bellinger is off blogging duty this week, so we're rounding up the best posts from her Sack Lunch recipe columns! Black Beans with Rice, or 'Spotted Rooster': Make a big pot of black beans with rice and you'll have enough food to last you a week of lunches. You can eat it plain or with extras like salsa, yogurt, or cheese. Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwich: Bellinger started eating peanut butter and honey sandwiches in summer camp as a teenager. She still loves the sandwich today, but makes a somewhat less indulgent version with spelt bread instead of wheat. Turkey and Coleslaw Sandwich: One of Bellinger's favorite sandwiches is with turkey and coleslaw, but she felt compelled to make... More