When the pantry gets too full for groceries, you know it's time to stop spending and start surviving.
As the new year rolled around, we found our shelves too full and freezer overflowing - so Survivor Pantry began. What's nice about forcing yourself to use what you have is that creativity seems to abound. We allow ourselves to buy fresh meat if needed, and of course, food for the kiddos. The other thing we instituted is a weekly pizza night, which is a lifesaver in the middle of the week.
So, week one was a great success. It's been freezing here, so comfort food is on the mind.
Saturday :: A good ol' lasagna -- this recipe from The Pioneer Woman is great.
Sunday :: Sante Fe Chowder from Moosewood Restaurant - I love this soup! Super easy and pantry-friendly.
Monday :: Lasagna leftovers
Tuesday :: Chowder leftovers
Wednesday :: Pizza night!!
Thursday :: Five spice pork tenderloin and roasted sweet potatoes
Friday :: Tomato, red pepper and spicy sausage risotto - no recipe, sorry...it's a Dugald special.
Week one was a success. In the queue for week two - Saturday morning scones, homemade barbeque chicken with cornbread topper (ala Rachel Ray), breakfast potatoes and poached eggs, and whatever else we can figure out...
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