194 empty the pantry Recipes

black beans (rinsed and drained i mash about half the can of beans, it makes the chili thicker), chili beans , do not drain (your choice of mild, medium or hot), diced tomatoes with onion garlic and basil (do not drain), dried onion flakes or 3 tbsp onion powder, to taste, chili powder , to taste, cumin, cayenne pepper , to taste (optional), black pepper , to taste (optional), garlic powder , to taste (optional), salt , to taste (optional), vegetable juice or 1 -2 cup water, or both (optional)

coconut milk, chunk chicken, undrained, cornstarch, cold water, curry powder, red pepper flakes, sugar, soy sauce, bamboo shoots, drained, sliced water chestnuts, drained, peas, drained, pimiento, cooked rice

apple pie filling, cherry pie filling, pineapple chunks, drained, sliced peaches, not drained, sliced pears, drained, mandarin orange segments, drained, grapes, drained (optional), sliced almonds, toasted, grand marnier (optional)

butter or 1/2 cup margarine, semisweet chocolate, orange marmalade, granulated sugar, eggs, beaten, self-rising flour

angel hair pasta, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, dry white wine, stalks asparagus, cut in 1 inch lengths (thin stalks preferred, can use more if desired), chicken stock, poultry seasoning, frozen peas, evaporated milk, parmesan cheese, grated, salt and pepper (to taste)

onion, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, saronoa chilies or 2 jalapeno chiles, boca burger vegetarian hamburger patties, thawed and rolled into 3/4 inch balls, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pinto beans, drained, dark red kidney beans, drained, fresh garlic, chopped, salt, curry powder, cumin, chili powder

condensed clam chowder, chicken gumbo soup, evaporated milk

olive oil, onion, finely diced, basil, oregano, canned tomatoes (diced or whole ), tomato juice, parsley, pepper, seasoning salt, cream

mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, celery salt, lemon juice, half-and-half, salt, head cabbage, finely shredded

chicken, hominy, diced green chilies, garlic powder, pepper (freshly ground ), dried parsley (or cilantro), velveeta reduced fat cheese product , cut into at least 5 chunks

condensed cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, potatoes, drained cut into quarters, evaporated milk, french-fried onions

white flour (plus a little extra flour for kneading) or 3 cups whole wheat flour (plus a little extra flour for kneading), salt, yeast (1 standard packet), sugar, oil or 2 tbsp shortening, melted, warm water (not hot, just warm )

cooked bulgur (or other cooked whole grain, such as kasha, quinoa, brown rice, steel-cut oats, or grits), diced dried fruit, of your choice (apricots , currants, dates, cranberries, cherries, raisins, sultanas ( or a mixture), rolled oats (or dried muesli mixture), unsalted sunflower seeds (or flax seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or seed of your choice), very hot water, honey, salt, cinnamon or 2 tsp ginger or 2 tsp nutmeg, choose your favorite, instant yeast, bread flour, oil, for coating bowl, egg, sugar, for sprinkling on tops (turbinado, caster) (optional)

garbanzo beans (about 2 cups, low sodium variety, aka chickpeas), fat-free refried beans (about 2 cups, aka pinto beans), tomatoes (about 2 cups, diced mexican seasoned variety)

pinto beans, rinsed and drained, rotel , mexican festival tomatoes, drained, whole kernel corn, drained, enchilada sauce, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, cheddar cheese soup, black olives, diced

boneless pork chops, frozen , at least 1 inch thick, sweet onion, sliced, head garlic, peeled and rough chopped, carrots, cut into thirds (more or less to your taste ), chicken broth (this is all i had, i used a whole can and it made a lot gravy, so you decide), mrs. dash garlic and herb seasoning mix (more or less to your taste), salt and pepper, flour (depends on how thick you want the sauce)

green asparagus, drained, chicken broth, low sodium, cornstarch (optional), butter, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, curry powder , to taste, sour cream or 4 tsp creme fraiche, garnish, half and half milk or 1/4 cup light cream, accent seasoning , or to taste