Mansour loves to use no-recipe recipes — aka outlines of meals that give you the “bones” of what you’re making but also allow you to switch things up. Here are some of her favorites.

Valerie Bertinelli's Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 2 oz. smoked Gouda cheese, freshly shredded (about ½ cup) 2 oz. mild cheddar cheese, freshly shredded ...

When Mansour is cooking, she starts with a basic idea of what she’s making and then asks herself a few questions: “Do I want to add in a fat? Do I want to add in a carb? What am I in the mood ...

Preparation: Add diced chicken, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight. In a ...