If you associate chicken with dry, bland childhood dinners, you probably were eating boneless, skinless breast. Boneless, skin-on chicken thighs are juicier and more flavorful. They’re also more forgiving.

Create a heartier breakfast using pantry staples like cornmeal. Our apple cinnamon cornmeal pancakes are sure to keep your family full and satisfied until lunch.

On the Greek table, vegetable dishes called ladera are not intended as mere sides. Instead, these filling meals put vegetables center stage, often involving lavish amounts of legumes braised in olive oil and tomato.

Rice pilaf is a delectable one-pot wonder boasting fluffy, toasted rice cooked with onions and frozen mixed vegetables in chicken stock. This flavorful and simple side dish is perfect alongside grilled chicken or baked fish.

The Syrian soup shurba w’kibbeh is pure comfort food, a rustic mixture of meatballs and rice in a simple tomatoey broth that’s redolent with warm spices. It’s a prime example of the complex flavor you can build with ingredients in your pantry.

Our refreshing tropical fruit salad is a quick and easy option for dessert or a sweet midday treat. Eat it right after making or pop it in the freezer for an ice cream-like texture!

Side dishes don’t have to be boring, pull together a unique and quick salad with what you have on hand. Check out this spicy bean salad recipe that pulls together some of our favorite pantry staples.

These spicy salmon cups have just enough heat to complement the deliciously seasoned salmon. Score major points making at home, and double up when you pack for lunch the next day.