Now that most of us here in the United States, and many of our friends abroad, are in some form of lockdown, we are slowly starting to come to grips with the new restrictions that are in effect where we live. After the initial shock and disbelief of being ordered to remain at home, we are now gradually coming to terms with our “new normal” and trying to make the best of this situation.
Establishing some kind of routine and structure in our lives is very important, as is a conscious effort to stay healthy and well. Cooking wholesome, nutritious meals is one of the best ways to do just that and it is an easily achievable goal. That said, what can we cook using pantry staples during this coronavirus lockdown?
The answer to this question is simple: there are a lot of things we can prepare using items that many of us already have at hand in our pantries! This is the perfect time to experiment with new recipes. Be adventurous while trying new cooking techniques! Include more vegetables and pulses in our diets! Finally, keep an open mind as we substitute recipe ingredients for what we have available in our pantries.
Here are some suggestions for what to cook using pantry staples
- Make a light meal out of eggs and a few pantry staples
Easy Baked Eggs in a Savory Tomato Sauce ??
- Simple Pasta Dishes Make for Quick Weeknight Dishes. Serve with a Big Salad on the Side!
Marcella Hazan’s Pasta with Simple Tomato and Butter Sauce ???
Spaghetti with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp ???
- Soups are the Perfect, One-Bowl, Nutritious Meals
Traditional Greek Bean Soup (fasolada) ?
Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices ?
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup ???
- Simple Protein Dishes are Comforting and Satisfying
Greek Meatballs with Lemon Potatoes ????
Meatloaf With Mashed Potatoes ??
Easy Honey-Dijon Chicken Cutlets ??
Friends, I sincerely hope that you try some of my recipes in the weeks to come.
Stay well and healthy; take care of yourselves and of each other!
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Thank you!
Everything looks so good. The spoon in the bowl of creamy leek and potato soup is the same as was given to me by my mother — First Love, I think it is called. It makes it even more special! Those chicken cutlets and Greek meatballs will be on my menu this week with thoughts of you.
Thank you so much Joanne for your kind words. It makes me so happy to know that are going to try some of my recipes! They are all really simple and do not require any hard to find ingredients! ?
Love all your recipes Marilena! Thanks for giving us this bountiful supply to try.
Oh, I am so happy to know that you love my recipes, Jan! Thank you very much for your comment!