When the clock is ticking and you need to make a side in a flash, a simple batch of garlicky roasted potatoes will do the trick every time. They come together with three ingredients (you get olive oil, salt, and pepper as freebies), but they're big on flavor. Thick chunks of rustic red potatoes are tossed with a generous dusting of garlic powder and then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before they hit the table.

Add a Bottle of Good-Quality Garlic Powder to Your Spice Rack

Garlic powder is a simple addition that can go a long way in so many recipes. And while there are plenty of cheap choices on the grocery store shelves, this is one time I'm willing to spend a few more dollars for a good-quality jar.

Start with a fresh bottle of garlic powder from your local spice shop, or a reliable online spice retailer like Penzy's. Good-quality garlic powder is likely to be more fresh than what's sitting on the grocery store shelves, which means you'll get a deeper, richer flavor from everything you add it to.