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Saffron: like or dislike?

Saffron: like or dislike?

September 12, 2015

Do you have saffron on your spice rack? It's expensive, but a little goes a long way, and it's hard to imagine cooking without it. Read more →


Posted at 12:40 AM in Like or dislike, Spice rack | Permalink | Comments (14)

Sea salt (Recipe: pizza bianca) {vegetarian}

Sea salt (Recipe: pizza bianca) {vegetarian}

June 1, 2014

Use your favorite storebought or homemade pizza dough for this salty pizza bianca, and serve it with some gooey cheese for a perfect afternoon snack. Read more →


Posted at 12:27 AM in Bread, scones, muffins, pizza, Spice rack, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (4)

Bay leaves (Recipe: pasta e fagiole) {vegetarian}

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)

Cocoa powder (Recipe: cocoa-cumin-allspice rubbed rib-eye steak)

Cocoa powder (Recipe: cocoa-cumin-allspice rubbed rib-eye steak)

May 19, 2013

Get your grill on, for this rib-eye steak rubbed with cocoa, cumin and allspice. Read more →


Posted at 12:33 AM in Beef, Gluten free, Holidays and entertaining, Low carb, Main dishes, Marinades, rubs, spice blends, Spice rack | Permalink | Comments (3)

How to use cumin (and five favorite recipes)

How to use cumin (and five favorite recipes)

May 16, 2013

Take a world tour in your own kitchen, with these favorite recipes that use cumin. Read more →


Posted at 12:37 AM in Recipe collections, Spice rack | Permalink | Comments (18)

Four favorite ways to use smoked paprika

Four favorite ways to use smoked paprika

February 17, 2013

Four recipes that use Spanish smoked paprika. You have a tin hiding on your spice rack, don't you? Read more →


Posted at 12:15 AM in Recipe collections, Spanish/South American/Latino, Spice rack | Permalink | Comments (24)

Thyme (Recipe: honey-roasted beets with orange and thyme) {vegetarian}

Thyme (Recipe: honey-roasted beets with orange and thyme) {vegetarian}

November 20, 2012

A burst of red for the Thanksgiving table: easy prep, glorious glazed beets. Use leftovers in a salad with feta cheese. Read more →


Posted at 12:12 AM in Side dishes, Spice rack, Thanksgiving favorites, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Permalink | Comments (14)

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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

  • Saffron: like or dislike?
  • Sea salt (Recipe: pizza bianca) {vegetarian}
  • Bay leaves (Recipe: pasta e fagiole) {vegetarian}
  • Cocoa powder (Recipe: cocoa-cumin-allspice rubbed rib-eye steak)
  • How to use cumin (and five favorite recipes)
  • Four favorite ways to use smoked paprika
  • Thyme (Recipe: honey-roasted beets with orange and thyme) {vegetarian}
  • REMIX: Red pepper flakes (recipes, stories and sources in The Perfect Pantry)
  • REMIX: Cinnamon (recipes, stories and sources in The Perfect Pantry)
  • Cayenne pepper (Recipe: butternut squash macaroni and cheese) {vegetarian}

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