Pantry Challenge Update #2
I had several days of not really feeling like cooking, but I got over it by getting inspired. I tried out three new recipes and brought back one that I haven’t made in a few years. The refrigerator is bursting with leftovers, and there is still plenty in the pantry and freezer. While I have started to run out of some things that I typically keep on hand (tomato sauce, croutons), at this point, I don’t think I’m going to have any problems making it to the end of the month.
I think what I may do for this week is pull a few things out of the pantry that have been hanging around for a long time (can of fava beans, I’m looking at you), and see what I can come up with. I’ll report on that after the week is up.
If you’re looking for a different sort of lasagna recipe, I highly recommend the one listed below. I made this a few times before misplacing the recipe, and then promptly forgot about it. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I was able to retrieve it. Turns out that rosemary was one of the things I ran out of, so I used about half rosemary and half dried thyme. Not surprisingly, it was still delicious!
Wed, Jan 13
cereal
leftover chili from freezer (Jason), leftover Don’s Pantry Curry (Ryn)
tamales (Trader Joe’s – frozen)
Thurs, Jan 14
yogurt
leftover Lentil Soup (Ryn), leftover Black Beans + Saffron Rice (Jason)
Spinach and Tofu Curry (new)
Fri, Jan 15
cereal + banana
leftover Spinach and Tofu Curry (Ryn), Jason went out
Boca burger + salad
Sat Jan 16
scrambled eggs + toast
cheese quesadillas with sour cream and salsa
Classic Macaroni & Cheese (one-pot method) (new) + steamed broccoli & cauliflower
Sun Jan 17
Pumpkin Pancakes (new)
leftover Classic Macaroni & Cheese+ steamed broccoli & cauliflower
Roasted Butternut Squash & Rosemary Lasagna + homemade garlic bread
Mon Jan 18
Pumpkin Pancakes
Boca burgers
Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
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