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Filé powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: gumbo ya-ya)

Filé powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: gumbo ya-ya)

October 31, 2010

You can't cook Cajun food without filé powder, made of ground-up sassafras leaves. It's the thickener in this gumbo. Read more →


Posted at 12:10 AM in American/Canadian recipes, Chicken and turkey, Main dishes, Pantry Specials, Spice rack, Stews and chili | Permalink | Comments (15)

Hilopites, a Pantry Special (Recipe: leek moussaka)

Hilopites, a Pantry Special (Recipe: leek moussaka)

October 14, 2010

A very special Pantry Special ingredient, tiny egg noodles, create the layers for a moussaka. You can substitute with any small thin noodle. Read more →


Posted at 12:15 AM in Beef, Cupboard, Holidays and entertaining, Italian/Greek/Mediterranean, Main dishes, Pantry Specials | Permalink | Comments (12)

Vanilla powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: cinnamon and vanilla challah French toast)

Vanilla powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: cinnamon and vanilla challah French toast)

August 24, 2010

Adding vanilla powder and cinnamon into the French toast batter boosts the flavor without adding sugar. Read more →


Posted at 12:34 AM in Bread, scones, muffins, pizza, Breakfast and brunch, Fun for kids, Pantry Specials, Spice rack, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (18)

Japanese seven-spice powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: chicken yakitori)

Japanese seven-spice powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: chicken yakitori)

July 25, 2010

Japanese seven-spice powder, a popular table condiment, brings authentic taste to yakitori. Read more →


Posted at 12:04 AM in Appetizers and dips, Asian and Indian, Chicken and turkey, Fun for kids, Low carb, Pantry Specials, Spice rack | Permalink | Comments (18)

Bacon, a Pantry Special (Recipe: asparagus, cheese and bacon pizza on a pita)

Bacon, a Pantry Special (Recipe: asparagus, cheese and bacon pizza on a pita)

June 22, 2010

Start your day with this pita pizza topped with asparagus, bacon, and a perfectly cooked egg. Read more →


Posted at 12:07 AM in Breakfast and brunch, Fun for kids, Lamb, pork and bacon, Main dishes, Pantry Specials, Refrigerator | Permalink | Comments (24)

Miso, a Pantry Special (Recipe: ginger-maple-miso salad dressing) {vegan, gluten-free}

Miso, a Pantry Special (Recipe: ginger-maple-miso salad dressing) {vegan, gluten-free}

April 6, 2010

This ginger-maple-miso salad dressing makes a delicious dip for raw vegetables, too. Read more →


Posted at 12:07 AM in Asian and Indian, Gluten free, Pantry Specials, Refrigerator, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (18)

Instant espresso powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: espresso-nut cookies)

Instant espresso powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: espresso-nut cookies)

March 7, 2010

Make these espresso nut cookies with decaf instant espresso if you're worried about too much caffeine. Read more →


Posted at 12:06 AM in Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, Cupboard, Pantry Specials | Permalink | Comments (22)

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Welcome to The Perfect Pantry®

  • My name is Lydia Walshin. From my tiny kitchen in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, I share recipes that use what we keep in our pantries, the usual and not-so-usual ingredients that spice up our lives. Thanks so much for visiting.

My cookbooks & others

  • : 23 Zucchini: Fast, fun, easy recipes from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

    23 Zucchini: Fast, fun, easy recipes from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

  • Walshin, Lydia: 25 Tomatoes: Easy year-round recipes using fresh, canned, roasted and sun-dried tomatoes, from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

    Walshin, Lydia: 25 Tomatoes: Easy year-round recipes using fresh, canned, roasted and sun-dried tomatoes, from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

  • Walshin, Lydia: Dress Up Your Salad: Turn everyday ingredients into exciting salads, with tips, techniques, and recipes from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

    Walshin, Lydia: Dress Up Your Salad: Turn everyday ingredients into exciting salads, with tips, techniques, and recipes from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

  • : Meatballs: Low-fat turkey meatball recipes with bold around-the-world flavors, from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

    Meatballs: Low-fat turkey meatball recipes with bold around-the-world flavors, from The Perfect Pantry® kitchen

  • : The Very Best Recipes From The Perfect Pantry: Favorite recipes from the popular food blog

    The Very Best Recipes From The Perfect Pantry: Favorite recipes from the popular food blog

Recent Posts

  • Filé powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: gumbo ya-ya)
  • Hilopites, a Pantry Special (Recipe: leek moussaka)
  • Vanilla powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: cinnamon and vanilla challah French toast)
  • Japanese seven-spice powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: chicken yakitori)
  • Bacon, a Pantry Special (Recipe: asparagus, cheese and bacon pizza on a pita)
  • Miso, a Pantry Special (Recipe: ginger-maple-miso salad dressing) {vegan, gluten-free}
  • Instant espresso powder, a Pantry Special (Recipe: espresso-nut cookies)
  • Smoked turkey or chicken sausage, a Pantry Special (Recipe: "chicks in blankets" with mustard dip)
  • Tonka beans, a Pantry Special (Recipe: spice snap cookies)
  • Zahtar, a Pantry Special (Recipe: fattoush, a salad of pita bread, tomato and cucumber) {vegan}

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