I know that one of you was a chef, do have a simple empanada recipe, child friendly, perhaps?

–Sherry

Love a good empanada. Kind of a process to make though. Here's an entire tutorial on empanadas. Put on some Salsa music and start rolling out the dough, Mamacita.

What is monkey bread and how do I make it? My son made it at school last week and has been talking about it nonstop.

–Danielle

There are two ways to make it: the Hilary way and the Alyssa way. Either way, don't be alone in a room with the monkey bread when it comes out of the oven. If you get really into the monkey bread thing, Williams-Sonoma makes a monkey bread mold and mix that makes a fun gift.

I took four chicken breasts out of the freezer this morning. What should I make for dinner?

–Joan

Well I suggest you don't put them in a microwave-safe bowl, cover them with bottled salad dressing and nuke them like someone in my family has been known to do. I'll add...they were still frozen when she cooked those poor little chickens. Instead, defost the chicken then dice, season and saute in olive oil. Toss with cooked, buttered pasta and steamed broccoli. Mix in some parmesean. Have a nice dinner. --Hilary