I’m a Trained Chef, and These 5 Store-Bought Shortcuts Make Weeknight Dinners So Much Easier

I’m a Trained Chef, and These 5 Store-Bought Shortcuts Make Weeknight Dinners So Much Easier

Keeping my fridge, freezer, and pantry stocked with these foods is like mealtime insurance.Credit: Morgan Hunt Ward, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina DaleyYou probably won't be surprised to learn that, as Real Simple's food director and a culinary school graduate, I cook a lot. And, yes, I probably make more dishes from scratch than the average gal, simply because I enjoy it and sometimes I can count kitchen time as work t…