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Dear family,
During uncertain times, cooking from the pantry can be a practical and cost-effective way to prepare meals. Here are some tips and pantry-friendly recipes to help you make delicious and nutritious dishes:
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Stock Up on Staples: Keep your pantry filled with essential ingredients like canned beans, canned tomatoes, pasta, rice, lentils, oats, quinoa, canned fish (such as tuna or salmon), broth or bouillon cubes, and dried herbs and spices.
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Versatile Canned Goods: Canned goods are convenient and have a long shelf life. Use canned beans to make bean salads, soups, or chili. Combine canned tomatoes with herbs and spices to make pasta sauce or tomato soup. Canned fish can be used in salads, sandwiches, or pasta dishes.
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Grains and Pasta: Grains and pasta are versatile and filling. Cook up a batch of rice, pasta, or quinoa as a base for various dishes. Mix cooked grains with canned beans and vegetables for a nutritious bowl. Toss cooked pasta with canned tomatoes and herbs for a quick meal.
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Frozen Vegetables: Frozen vegetables are a great option when fresh produce is scarce. They're nutritious and easy to store. Use them in stir-fries, soups, casseroles, or as side dishes. Frozen spinach or mixed vegetables can be added to pasta dishes or omelets.
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Pantry Soups and Stews: Soups and stews are hearty and comforting meals that can be made using pantry ingredients. Combine canned beans, vegetables, broth, and spices to make a delicious soup. Use dried herbs and spices to add flavor to your dishes.
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One-Pot Meals: One-pot meals are simple to make and require minimal cleanup. Cook grains, proteins, and vegetables together in one pot or skillet. Try making a pantry-friendly stir-fry, fried rice, or skillet pasta dish.
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Baking Basics: Keep basic baking ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and oil in your pantry. You can use these ingredients to make homemade bread, muffins, pancakes, or cookies
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Don't get overwhelmed trying to build your pantry. By taking small, manageable steps and staying organized, you can build a well-stocked pantry that provides you with the ingredients you need to prepare delicious and nutritious meals, even during challenging times. Don't get overwhelmed...take it one step at a time, and soon you'll have a pantry that's ready for anything.
Sending our love and prayers to our remnant family...Wendy, Walt and the entire Cukierski family
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