pantry – fidget

Pantry Luxe

Gnocchi is another easy-but-gourmet meal from pantry-friendly ingredients.

This “mug cake” is a perfect impromptu treat for a parent and child to share.

It’s nice to have a go-to spaghetti sauce for times when you want to keep it simple but go beyond the jar.

Ravioli is one of my favorite convenience foods, and here’s a trick for elevating it without a lot of fuss.

This is just the kind of soup you want on a winter day, especially when you feel that deep chill.

Another pantry-magic lunch.

Pull together some pantry staples into a rib-sticking good lunch.

If you have some yummy leftover chicken, and maybe some gravy or jus, this is a great way to make the most of it.

Even if you don’t have fresh ingredients on hand, you can still get your Thai fix!

Pumpkin pie is awesome for breakfast. Beyond the holidays, this is a less-sweet-but-delicious, crustless, whip-it-up-it-before-going-to-bed solution.