Cooking with seasonal products and the contents of your pantry
I’m also going to call this “Pantry Hash” because I made it with whatever I could find in my refrigerator. Hashes are great meals because you can pretty much do anything to them and they will be delicious. Except for burning them, which I almost…
Fried rice – one of the best things to make with leftover rice. You can pretty much do anything with it and make it a complete, delicious meal in under 30 minutes. This particular version brings in some Thai flavors with curry paste, ginger, garlic,…
My good friend Corey has this amazing chicken and rice dish that she makes whenever anyone isn’t feeling well – like matzo ball soup for Jews (no comment on the amount of matzo meal currently in my pantry). She had given me some of the…
This quick curry comes together quickly and mostly from pantry staples. Use any fresh or frozen veggies, protein, and noodles you have on hand. I used fresh kale with frozen peas, a block of tofu I had in the freezer, and a couple of blocks…
Or as it is known in our house, “Almost Mac and Cheese.” It’s very similar to traditional mac and cheese, but I make my sauce lighter by using veggie (or chicken) broth and by using just enough to cheese to be able to taste it…
Lentils are a great go-to meal. They hang out in the pantry until you are ready to use them with no presoaking required. And they are full of protein and lots of other good-for-you-things. And they come in a variety of colors. Feel free to…
Welcome to the start of another week – how many of you are feeling the effects of daylight savings (especially with kids!). I don’t know about you, but I’m still trying to adjust to that single hour difference. This means that a complicated dinner is…
This pasta is in my top 3 favorite pasta dishes. Maybe even my favorite. It is definitely my go-to when it is nearing the end of a long week with a nearly empty fridge. It only uses 7 ingredients, many of which are pantry staples.…
One of the best things about beans is how versatile they are. These protein- and fiber-filled legumes are a blank canvas waiting for any blend of seasoning to pair with any type of cuisine. Today, we are heading towards Mediterranean influence: white beans are cooked…
Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Ok, let’s be real. We are talking about tacos. Tacos are great for any night of the week! Or afternoon. Or morning. Anytime really. Ok, back to the easy dinner part. How does spicy cauliflower tacos cooled by a…