The Perfect Pantry®: Budget friendly

                                            
             Beef barley soup recipe (pressure cooker or stove top)
                                      
             April 10, 2014

Beef and barley, together in soup: a classic combination, made in the pressure cooker or on the stove. Read more →

Posted at 12:16 AM in Beef, Budget friendly, Lunch and light supper dishes, Make ahead and freeze, Pressure cooker, Rice, grains, beans, legumes, Soups | Permalink | Comments (24)

                                            
             Dry beans (Recipe: everything-from-the-pantry bean soup) {vegetarian}
                                      
             March 13, 2014

Make this vegetarian bean soup ahead, and freeze it. Great for worknight dinners. Read more →

Posted at 12:22 AM in Budget friendly, Gluten free, Lunch and light supper dishes, Main dishes, Make ahead and freeze, Rice, grains, beans, legumes, Soups, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (8)

                                            
             Hot sauce (Recipe: smoky brown rice and lentils) {vegan, gluten-free}
                                      
             February  2, 2014

Brown rice plus lentils equals comfort food. Add smoky barbecue sauce and hot sauce, and you have a perfect Meatless Monday dish. Read more →

Posted at 12:12 AM in Budget friendly, Cupboard, Gluten free, Lunch and light supper dishes, Make ahead and freeze, Rice, grains, beans, legumes, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (14)

                                            
             Recipe for sweet and sour beef cabbage soup
                                      
             January 21, 2014

If you're going to a Soup Swap, this sweet and sour beef soup will be a great soup to bring. Read more →

Posted at 12:31 AM in Beef, Budget friendly, Eastern European/Jewish, Gluten free, Lunch and light supper dishes, Make ahead and freeze, Rice, grains, beans, legumes, Soups | Permalink | Comments (7)

                                            
             Bay leaves (Recipe: pasta e fagiole) {vegetarian}
                                      
             January 14, 2014

A classic Italian vegetarian soup, so easy to make at home, features pasta and beans in a tomato base. Read more →

Posted at 12:33 AM in Budget friendly, Italian/Greek/Mediterranean, Lunch and light supper dishes, Make ahead and freeze, Noodles and pasta, Rice, grains, beans, legumes, Soups, Spice rack, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (7)

                                            
             Brown rice (Recipe: vegetable fried rice) {vegetarian}
                                      
             December 12, 2013

Stir-fry leftover brown rice with any vegetables you have on hand, and voila! Quick and easy lunch or dinner. Read more →

Posted at 12:15 AM in Asian and Indian, Budget friendly, Lunch and light supper dishes, Main dishes, Rice, grains, beans, legumes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (8)

                                            
             Peanut oil (Recipe: latkes/potato pancakes) {vegetarian}
                                      
             December  3, 2013

Kids love potato pancakes. Adults love 'em, too. This is the traditional recipe for latkes. Read more →

Posted at 12:08 AM in Breakfast and brunch, Budget friendly, Eastern European/Jewish, Fun for kids, Holidays and entertaining, Lunch and light supper dishes, Middle Eastern/African, Side dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (5)