Category: pantry/freezer

Pantry/Freezer Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

My mother occasionally made homemade pasta sauce. It was one of her standard feed-a-crowd recipes, because she made a lot of it, in a very big pot, that simmered on the stove for a long time, not all day, but long enough to bring out rich flavors. She'd pair it with spaghetti, the very long … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

Pantry/Freezer Pasta e Fagioli

It seems cliché to lead with this, but I really love this soup. It's quick and easy to make, and yet it is so full of flavor and texture, it feels like a much more complicated soup. It performs the amazing trick of being hearty and light at the same time. It doesn't seem to … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Pasta e Fagioli

Pantry/Freezer Pasta Primavera

I recently saw a social media post offering a list of "what's in season" in New England right now. I had to laugh because, unless it's growing in a greenhouse or under grow lights, there's nothing "in season" here. Unless I have a different understanding of what "in season" means. I mean, I'm willing to … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Pasta Primavera

Pantry/Freezer Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

My mother occasionally made homemade pasta sauce. It was one of her standard feed-a-crowd recipes, because she made a lot of it, in a very big pot, that simmered on the stove for a long time, not all day, but long enough to bring out rich flavors. She'd pair it with spaghetti, the very long … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

Pantry/Freezer Tomato Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup frozen chopped onions 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 x 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, or pureed tomatoes 2 cups water, divided Heat olive oil in a large (3 quart) saucepan over medium heat, until it's … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Tomato Soup

Pantry/Freezer Chicken Noodle Casserole

For the topping: 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup dried plain breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt For the casserole: 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup frozen chopped onions 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (or 1 x 15-ounce can, drained) 2 x 10-ounce cans chunk chicken, drained (12-ounce cans are fine too) 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 1/2 … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Chicken Noodle Casserole

Pantry/Freezer Chicken Pot Pie

Now that you've gotten comfortable with cooking Chicken Noodle Soup, guess what? You know pretty much all you need to know to cook Chicken Pot Pie! This pie reminds me of the frozen pot pies I ate in my childhood, and I love that. My version has no bottom crust, but the filling is so hearty … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Chicken Pot Pie

Pantry/Freezer Chicken Noodle Soup

These are some unsettling times, and comfort food is one way we are all getting through this. There are few foods more comforting than chicken noodle soup. Perhaps you are considering opening a can and eating some chicken noodle soup. You could do that, or... you could make some yourself. Make chicken noodle soup? That's … Continue reading Pantry/Freezer Chicken Noodle Soup