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A cook can’t live by pantry alone, but a well-stocked pantry can be the difference between a just okay meal and an utterly delicious one. It can also be the difference between getting a homemade meal on the table and relying on a frozen dinner. Think of the ingredients that make up the recipes in everything from magazines to Instagram that make your mouth water. What ingredients or ingredient combinations make them special? Once you start noticing these things you can add them to your pantry to also use in other ways. For instance, that soulful smoky paprika used in an easy paella recipe can also make air-popped popcorn or roasted vegetables irresistible. If you’re making a whole grain dish, low-sodium broth, whether chicken or vegetable, adds a depth of flavor beyond what mere water can offer. Need to add some protein to a salad? How about some canned garbanzos or tuna in olive oil?
Reducing food waste isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for the budget. But it does require a little thought, and perhaps some freezer space and recyclable containers.
Have you just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Been told to modify your diet and lose weight? How was your first trip to the market post diagnosis? You wouldn’t be alone if you were frustrated and felt that you had to put back every package of food you loved because the label revealed it was too high in carbs or fat—and that everything but green food was bad for you. But that’s not true.
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