(Family Features) - With busy school schedules and after-school activities, family life often becomes an even bigger balancing act.

As a frazzled parent now faced with less time to get dinner on the table,
the same meals easily become routine, and before you know it you're stuck in a cooking rut

Spark up your meals with Pace Picante sauce - an easy twist to add veggies, texture, flavor
and kick and get your dinner ready in no time. Try these simple tips and easy recipes
guaranteed to bring excitement back to your family's mealtime.

Dinner

Turn ordinary dishes into something "wow" by adding flavorful ingredients.
One easy way to do that is by adding salsas and picante sauces,
such as the ones offered by Pace Foods. With the twist of a lid you can add veggies, texture, and lots of flavor to chicken, beef, veggies and seafood.

For more simple recipes and serving suggestions, visit pacefoods.com.