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We’re probably going to see a dramatic increase in the number of pantry meals being eaten in the next few months thanks to the social distancing we’re all (hopefully) doing due to COVID19. This might seem stressful and intimidating to those of us who rely on take-out and fresh produce daily, but pantry meals can go beyond that ramen and mac and cheese you made so frequently in your college days. In fact, pantry meals can be delicious and healthy if you know what you’re doing.
Here are 5 Easy Meals to Make With Food Stashed in Your Pantry
“Pantry foods can sometimes have a lifeless taste to them, but there are ways to wake those flavors up,” says Alejandra Ramos, a chef and TV personality who regularly appears on Food Network Kitchen and the TODAY Show.
“Toast spices and nuts to release the natural oils; add a squeeze of lemon to canned or jarred soups and veggies; add dried herbs at the beginning of cooking dishes like soups, stews, and pasta sauces, and let them simmer to release the flavors or simmer them in oil and butter for a few minutes to infuse it with flavor, then drizzle it over pasta, toast, or beans.”