Joanna Gaines is a decorating superstar. She's also quite the cook. Check out her favorite shortcuts for getting meals on the table fast.

It’s been hiding in the freezer this whole time.

We can't always cook a beuatiful meal from scratch after a long day at work. A redditor prompted the community on r/Cooking, "Be honest: what's the one 'lazy' cooking shortcut you'll never give up?" ...

Hot tap water: convenient, yes—ideal for cooking, not so much. Using hot tap water in cooking might seem like a smart shortcut, but it can pick up more lead and other contaminants from your plumbing ...

Ree Drummond knows that cooking from scratch is wonderful—but sometimes, life calls for a few smart shortcuts. Between ranch chores, weeknight dinners, and a house full of hungry kids, she's learned ...