Welcome To A Pantry Meal
Life is busy with work, kids, appointments, and household responsibilities. Something we didn’t plan for dinner till the last minute. Do we order out, make a run to the grocery store, or fall back on a bowl of cereal or a sandwich for dinner. This has happened too often to me. Your meals don’t have to suffer when life gets hectic. I decided to get creative with the items in my pantry. Either in addition to what is in the refrigerator or just solely from the pantry. Quick, tasty, and reasonably nutritious recipes that work
Sweet Potato and Chili
2-4 Sweet potatoes 1-2 cans of your favorite chili * Preheat oven to 375. Wash sweet potatoes and pat dry. Poke a few fork holes in sweet potatoes and wrap in aluminum foil. Place in center rack and bake for 45 – 60 minutes, until tender. Heat chili and spoon over sweet potatoes. Options – make homemade 30-minute chili. Sprinkle with cheese and onions.
Recipe: Pasta Salad
1 cup of dry orzo (can substitute small shell pasta) 1/3 cup of pinenuts 1/2 cup of roasted red peppers (chopped) 1/2 cup of artichoke heart (chopped) Dressing 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp lemon juice Zest of one lemon Salt and pepper to taste Cook pasta according to package instructions. When pasta is al dente, drain, and run cold water over pasta. Mix ingredients for dressing together. Toast pinenuts for 3-4 minutes in a sauté pan over medium heat. Toss pasta, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and dressing together.
Crafting Delicious Meals from Your Pantry: Two Simple Recipes
Embracing Pantry Cooking In today's fast-paced world, cooking from your pantry can be a lifesaver. With a little creativity, you can whip up delicious meals without the need for a full grocery run. This post shares two scrumptious recipes that can be made with items you likely already have at home. Recipe 1: Pantry Vegetable Stir-Fry This quick and colorful dish is perfect for utilizing leftover vegetables and pantry staples like soy sauce and rice. Begin by sautéing garlic and onions in a pan. Add your choice of fresh or frozen vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas.
Easy Pantry Recipes and Spice Essentials for Flavorful Meals
Welcome to Your Pantry Cooking Adventure Cooking from your pantry is not only budget-friendly but also a creative way to whip up delicious meals. With a few staples on hand, you can rustle up satisfying dishes without needing to run to the grocery store every time you want to cook. In this blog, we will share two easy recipes that you can make using common pantry ingredients. Additionally, we have prepackaged spices to enhance your culinary experience. Two Pantry Recipes to Try Recipe 1: Pasta Primavera - This simple dish requires pasta, canned tomatoes, and any fresh or frozen vegetables
Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie
Pie Crust Recipe or you can use premade 3 cups flour, shifted 1 ½ cups vegetable shortening 1 ½ tsp salt 11- 12 Tbsp ice cold water Pot pie filling 1 Tbsp butter or 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped (optional) 1 can of Cream of Chicken with Herbs ½ cup milk 2 cans of chunk chicken breast 1 can of peas, drained 1 can of sliced carrots, drained 1 tsp of poultry seasoning Salt and pepper to taste. Pie Crust In a medium bowl shift flour, salt, and
Recipe: Maple Bourbon Apple butter
4 Large Honey crisp apples, cored and diced 2/3 cup apple juice 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp Bourbon (optional) 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp of ground nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of salt 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (optional) Add everything into a pot, except butter and bring up to a boil and then reduce to a low simmer, and cover for 45 minutes. Add mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Add back to pot and cook another 10 minutes