Learn to Cook What You Got (even when it’s not a lot)
Staring into a fridge that seems empty is, well, annoying. But before your call for take-out, have you considered getting a little creative? Going on a little adventure? Playing MasterChef against yourself?
Easy empty-fridge fixes
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Find your foundation
Pasta, rice, and potatoes serve as the base for many a beloved bowl. These affordable staples should always be well-stocked in your kitchen.
With them, the world is your Oyster Rockefeller…
Other opportunistic bases: tortillas, flatbread, naan, rice paper rolls, wonton wrappers, ramen noodles, et. al.
Remember, even the water in which you boiled your pasta is an ingredient, too. Don’t dump it out.
CONSIDER YOUR STAR PLAYER
Do you have a few mushrooms? A pepper? A bag of spinach? A chicken breast?
Find your star, what will go on top of your foundation, and start giving it a makeover.
Sauce too runny? Put a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch from your cabinet to thicken it.
This is where you spice your life away.
Some easy spice combos:
Umami Asian: garlic, soy sauce, dash of brown sugar, pepper
Latin spice: garlic, cayenne, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper.
A simple lone egg can provide you an egg drop soup or carbonara. It can help bind together your meatballs or riceballs. Seriously. Embrace the egg!
“Italians, we don’t send food back…” (4:30)
Pay a little attention, give your food some loving, and you’ll get it back in return.
Surely, there’s something in your fridge, or in your pantry, that’s begging to be made. In times of crisis, the worst thing you can do is make waste. Be creative and impress yourself!
[…] Not only is the simplicity of it somewhat refined, but it can also transform to take on any form you like. I often make it with arugula and put it on an English muffin. You can add spinach or sprouts to yours. Try it on a brioche bun or pita pocket. In the end, there’s no wrong way to do it, and this is the ultimate meal you can make with whatever you have handy. […]
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[…] Not only is the simplicity of it somewhat refined, but it can also transform to take on any form you like. I often make it with arugula and put it on an English muffin. You can add spinach or sprouts to yours. Try it on a brioche bun or pita pocket. In the end, there’s no wrong way to do it, and this is the ultimate meal you can make with whatever you have handy. […]