1If You Have Penne Pasta, White Beans, and Breadcrumbs, Make...
Tina Rupp 2If You Have White Beans, Panko, and Pita Bread, Make...
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3If You Have Brown Rice, Lentils, and Curry Powder, Make...
Ken BurrisPop this fast and fragrant vegetarian dish into the oven and forget it till the timer rings. Serve as a main course on a bed of wilted spinach to add color and maximize iron absorption or serve as a side with Turkish Chicken Thighs.
Recipe: Baked Curried Brown Rice and Lentil Pilaf
4If You Have Basmati Rice, Potatoes, and a Well-Stocked Spice Shelf, Make...
Melanie AcevedoGarlic, fresh ginger, mustard, and a medley of spices spark the hallowed Indian combination — cauliflower, potatoes, and rice. Serve it at room temperature, either alone or with a simple side of sliced tomatoes.
Recipe: Basmati-Rice Salad with Cauliflower and Potatoes
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5If You Have Arborio Rice, Red Wine, and Chicken Broth, Make...
Frances Janisch 6If You Have Chicken Broth, White Rice, and Lemons, Make...
Yunhee KimAvgolemono is a classic sauce of chicken broth, egg yolks, and lemon juice; the addition of a bit more chicken broth, rice, and shredded chicken turns it into a satisfying soup.
Recipe: Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Rice
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7If You Have Spaghetti, Country Bread, and Lemons, Make...
Beatriz CostaRustle up a fantastic weeknight dinner without a trip to the supermarket. Egg yolks add a gourmet gloss to this perky pasta dish.
Recipe: Easy Pantry Pasta
8If You Have Fedelini (or Spaghetti), Canned Tuna, and Chickpeas, Make...
Fennel and orange zest complement one another as well as the pantry staples canned tuna, chickpeas, and tomatoes. If you don't happen to have fedelini on hand, spaghettini or vermicelli would be fine.
Recipe: Fedelini with Tuna and Chickpeas
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9If You Have Rigatoni, Jarred Olives, and Ground Beef, Make...
Hearty rigatoni topped with lean ground beef and a sauce studded with piquant green olives makes quick, filling dinner during the cold winter months.
Recipe: Rigatoni with Beef and Green Olives
10If You Have Couscous, Canned Tomatoes, and Chickpeas, Make...
Ken BurrisThis cinnamon- and cumin-spiked couscous with chicken takes its inspiration from Morocco. It's made mostly with pantry staples — all you have to pick up is some chicken thighs, a bunch of cilantro, and an orange. The orange slices become tender after cooking — you can eat them skin and all. For a variation, substitute diced, boneless leg of lamb for the chicken. Serve with steamed green beans or a spinach salad.
Recipe: Orange-Tomato Couscous with Chicken
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11If You Have Corn Tortillas, Chicken Broth, Garlic, and Onions, Make...
Hayley Harrison 12If You Have Brown Rice, Beans, and Tortilla Chips, Make...
Ken BurrisNobody will miss the meat in this colorful, zesty vegetarian taco salad. The rice and bean mixture can be made ahead and the salad quickly assembled at mealtime.
Recipe: Vegetarian Taco Salad
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13If You Have Barley, Chicken Broth, Carrots, and Onion, Make...
Monica BuckWhen barley is added to the mix, comfort food gets a dose of heart-healthy whole grain, as well as a toasty, nutty flavor. Serve this one-pot meal with a simple green salad and, voila, dinner is done.
Recipe: Toasted Barley and Chicken Pilaf
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