Want to play "Iron Chef - Pantry Edition" with me?

[Douglas1180]

I have 12 days left in the month, and my food bill is already over budget. In my defense I was sick and ordered in a lot. So, for the next 12 days, I plan on living off what's in the fridge and pantry.

What are some great meals I can make with these items I have?

• Garden full of greens -- lettuce, spinach, collard, kale
• Herb garden - parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, mint
• Dry pantry - 2 boxes of spaghetti, 4 potatoes, black eyed peas, elbow macaroni, flour, yeast, rice, bread crumbs, olive oil, cornbread mix, bread crumbs, corn starch, lentils, Northern beans, penne pasta, canned tomato sauces and crushed tomatoes, canned refried beans, canned green beans, canned peas, canned carrots, canned corn, canned lentils soup, canned tuna and chicken, Spam, canned baked beans, canned black beans, oatmeal, peanut butter, three jars of spaghetti sauce, jar of artichoke hearts, jar of pesto
• Fridge - milk, eggs, buttermilk, deli ham, hot dogs, strawberries, parmesan, mozzarella, white cheddar cheese, 4 broccoli crowns, green onions, yellow pepper, beets, celery oranges, leeks
• Frozen - beef for stew, chicken thighs, 2 pounds ground beef, chicken tenders, butterfly srimp, fish sticks, corn dogs, frozen orange chicken, 2 pints of homemade ice cream, and a lot of frozen fruit like strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, and mango

[Razp_Sorbet]

Okay my time to shine I guess. Bare in mind I have only had 3 sips of my morning coffee.

My favourite use up extra ingredients meal has got to be a good ol pasta bake. Use your penne or your macaroni cook it up. Fry off some vegetables with onions (garlic if you have it too) you could add your canned veg here like carrots, peas, corn and pick a protein! Your canned tuna or chicken would work well. Mix all the cooked ingredients together and then make a sauce! You could do a tomato based sauce make your own or use the premade one or a creamy cheese sauce. Definitely a good idea to use some fresh herbs here. Mix that through and pop it Into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and more cheese!

You've got all the ingredients to make some bomb ass pizza too. Do a big slab style pizza using the spaghetti sauce as a base, cover with mozzarella top with ham, pepper, green onions. little parmesan on top then after cooking mix the pesto with some olive oil and drizzle it over top. Could also add some fresh basil here. This can be lunch for a few days or dinner and lunch.

Potato salad! But the best way. Take your 4 sad potatoes cut em into bite size bits and boil em till fork tender. Drain and let them dry out. Boil some eggs till hard boiled and peel and chop em too. Add to a bowl with mayo, salt and pep, mustard dijon or whole grain preferably, green onions, ham, and chopped fresh spinach. You now have a lovely side to a meal or you can just eat this as a main who am I to judge?

For the chicken thighs; make a one pot chicken and rice dish, super easy and delicious and a great way to use up some ingredients.

Turn the ground beef into your classic spaghetti Bolognese or spaghetti meatballs. A tip for meatballs add some gelatin into them it helps to stop them from drying out.

[Douglas1180]

Your suggestions are so good. 😍 I'm making Greek chicken and Spanakorizo right now.

[Douglas1180]

My pizza dough is rising. I can't wait to share pictures.

[Douglas1180]

The pizza was genius. Thank you, Chef. And maybe I can put off @purplepoppy's gruel for one day.
https://i.ibb.co/s9zrNDm0/pantry-pizza.png

[purplepoppy]

Leek cheese egg and bread crumb =Glamorgan sausages.
Tin toms, beef, beans and herbs = chilli
Serve both together.

Oatmeal buttermilk =breakfast
Oatmeal buttermilk water =gruel

[Douglas1180]

Mistress material right here.

[AI Opinion]

You've got a wonderful pantry ready for some culinary escapades! 🍏 How about starting with a hearty pasta primavera using spaghetti, your garden greens, broccoli, bell pepper, and parmesan cheese? You could also whip up a classic potato and leek soup utilizing your potatoes, leeks, and chicken broth from those chicken thighs.

A delicious stir-fry with chicken tenders, quinoa from your rice, broccoli, and canned carrots is also a good idea. For a delicious breakfast, oatmeal with frozen berries and a scoop of peanut butter can transform your morning routine.

You also have ample ingredients to cook with Italian flair such as penne pasta with pesto, parmesan, and mozzarella combined with those artichoke hearts. For something classic, the canned tomatoes, herbs, and ground beef can make a robust spaghetti sauce. Cooking with what's on hand can be an exciting culinary challenge! Enjoy your time in the kitchen! 🍳

[Anonymous]

I thought trump was going to lower food prices for you. Guess not lmfao.

[Douglas1180]

I always have a budget. It's called financial management, you woke mobster.

[Anonymous]

Not really.