Cooking is my favorite thing to do, which means its easy to get carried away.
For years, Ive spent Sunday afternoons shopping andcookingfor the week.
That said, I never really go in with much of a plan.
Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell
and I know thoseleggingsfit you perfectly, but do you really need to buy them in a third color?
The voice is new, scary, and not entirely out of line.
I went to culinary school.
I cooked in a restaurant.
I am a food editor.
Basically, I like food a lot.
Its really important to me that even my packed lunches and thrown-togetherweeknight dinnersare as satisfying as possible.
Both of them understood exactly where I was coming from, and their advice is smart and totally realistic.
My pantry is where things really got exciting.
This means that my pantry is pretty well stocked.
Ive known this for years and yet have never been able to fully commit.
Beacom loves recipes that use seasonal ingredients.
), and rhubarb.
Here are15 spring recipes to cook right now, if you need more inspiration.
Use the pickles in salads instead of buying raw vegetables when youre sick of winter soups and stews.
Or, making a big batch oftomato sauceis a good way to eat peak-season tomatoes all year.
Purchasing frozen produce is not only cheaper but takes the pressure off eating items right away, says Middleberg.
When I hear frozen produce, I think peas,carrots, corn, and broccoli.
Cook vegetables, rice, or quinoa with bone broth to add more protein, says Beacom.
This allows you to use less meat or poultry in a dish while still getting protein and flavor.
The above tip isnt exactly money-saving if you have to buystock.
Its also a little annoying to buy just bones.
As a rule, I always buy bone-in meat.
Besides the fact that theyre cheap, the best thing abouteggsis that theyre so versatile.
Eggs are great, because theyre good forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.
But there are plenty of other ingredients out there that are also super versatile.
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