I have a friend who, every February, cooks dinner from her pantry and freezer in order to clean them out and use up the foods she has in stock. Saves some money, empties the larder and makes for some very interesting meal planning.
Right about now seems like a good time for us to try this out. We should ALL limit our trips to the grocery as much as we can, certainly not more than once a week, and choosing local delivery options vs in person shopping whenever possible. Europe knows only too well how the “european-style” of daily grocery shopping turns out with coronavirus.
We reached out to two of our favorite local food writers for their ideas on recipes that use items we all probably have in our pantry. Take a complete inventory of what you have on hand, scroll thru these recipes, make your grocery list, and stay put and stay safe in your home.
EASY CROCKPOT RECIPES: TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Recipe Here on SliceofJess.com
Use 1/3 the amount of dried herbs when the recipe calls for fresh herbs (1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons)
30 Minute Easy Black Bean Soup
Recipe here from EasyRealFood.com
salsa | sour cream | diced avocado | guacamole | diced onion |
crushed tortilla chips | black olives | jalepenos
HEARTY QUINOA MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE
Recipe here from SliceofJess.com
If you prefer swap pasta or rice for the quinoa ~ whatever’s in the pantry.
Add a block of cream cheese to the pot while it simmers for a creamier version
Better Than the Box Mac & Cheese
Recipe here from SliceofJess.com
Baked Taco Mac & Cheese
Recipe here from EasyRealFood.com
SUPREME SPAGHETTI PIZZA CASSEROLE
Recipe from SliceofJess.com
One Pot Italian Gluten Free & Vegan Pasta
Recipe from EasyRealFood.com
One Pot Taco Pasta (Meatless)
Recipe from EasyRealFood.com
HOW TO MAKE PIZZA WITH PUFF PASTRY SHEETS Recipe from SliceofJess.com
