{"id":9321,"date":"2020-09-11T16:29:43","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/?p=9321"},"modified":"2020-09-11T16:29:43","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:29:43","slug":"pantry-essentials-for-easy-meal-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/pantry-essentials-for-easy-meal-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Pantry Essentials for Easy Meal Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none \" src=\"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-content\/gallery\/articles\/PantryEssentialsforEasyMealSolutions.jpg\" alt=\"Pantry Essentials for Easy Meal Solutions\" \/><br><br \/>\n<span class=\"artTitle\">Pantry Essentials for Easy Meal Solutions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><br \/>\nThis year has taught us the value of having extra non-perishable pantry essentials on hand. Versatile shelf staples can make practically any dish more economical and convenient. Keep a pantry full of ready-to-use ingredients to stretch your food budget and whip up quick, easy meals the whole family will love.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"art\"><span>Canned Goods:<\/span> Using canned goods  will take any meal an extra mile. Use canned anchovies and capers in the recipe on page 31, add stocks and broths to soups and casseroles, substitute beans as meat for vegetarian meals and use pasta sauces for pasta dishes, soups, sandwiches and more.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"art\"><span>Pasta:<\/span> No matter the shape or type, pasta is a comfort staple that can create countless hearty dinners. Whether it\u2019s one-pot pastas, meatless recipes or classics like mac and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna or stuffed shells, pasta is a reliable go-to that\u2019s flavorful and filling.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"art\"><span>Oatmeal:<\/span> Budget-friendly oatmeal is nutrient-rich and provides a quick meal solution for any time of day. While filling by itself, oatmeal can be personalized with toppings like fruit, granola or jam, as well as eggs, spices, nuts or seeds. Use oatmeal to make oat flour, bulk up veggie burgers and add texture to baked goods and smoothies.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"art\"><span>Rice:<\/span> Rice provides fiber, vitamins and minerals and is a key ingredient in diverse, flavorful meals. Serve it as a stand-alone side or combine with black beans, toss in stir-fries or add to soups, salads or wraps.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"art\"><span>Not sure how to combine your pantry staples into an easy, delicious meal? Try these two perfect pantry meal solutions:<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"art\"><br \/>\n<strong>Bean, Olive &#038; Pesto Pasta:<\/strong> any pasta + olive oil + white beans or chickpeas + jarred pesto + olives<\/p>\n<p><strong>Puff Pastry Pantry Pizza:<\/strong> frozen puff pastry sheets + pizza\/tomato sauce + grated Parmesan + pepperoni + canned olives + frozen vegetables<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pantry Essentials for Easy Meal Solutions This year has taught us the value of having extra non-perishable pantry essentials on hand. Versatile shelf staples can make practically any dish more economical and convenient. 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