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Win a Basket of Summer Pantry Favorites
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Summertime is the perfect time for easy meals and snacks. A well-stocked pantry can help you feed the crew and get back to the pool, hammock or great summer book more quickly. And when that pantry is stocked with tasty options that are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats, you’ve got it made in the shade. This basket is a collection of a few of our favorite healthy snacks and staples so that you’ll be covered when the stomachs in your house start rumbling.
For a chance to win this basket, enter a comment by July 26th telling us what pantry-based concoction you like to whip up for a quick meal or snack in the summer. One winner will be selected at random to receive our Summer Pantry Favorites Basket, a $100 value, plus a $50 gift card for you to pick up fresh fruits and veggies or other pantry basics.
Here’s what you’ll find in the basket:
- Food Should Taste Good Multigrain Chips
- Zico Natural Coconut Water
- 2 Justin's Classic Organic Peanut Butter Packets
- Eden Organic Cannellini White Kidney Beans (no salt added)
- Eden Organic Black Soy Beans (no salt added)
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Smooth Almond Butter
- 365 Everyday Value Smooth Cashew Butter
- 365 Everyday Value Strawberry Fruit Spread
- 365 Everyday Value Pitted Dates
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Turkish Apricots
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Almonds
- 365 Everyday Value Fruit & Nut Trail Mix
- 365 Everyday Value Organic Walnuts
- Seeds of Change Persia Seven Whole Grain Pilaf Blend
- Seeds of Change Velleron French-Style Herb Whole Grain Blend
- Tru Roots Organic Chia Seeds
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Texas caviar made with black beans or black eye peas canned- shoepeg corn- canned- black olives canned rice wine vinegar, olvie oil and little sugar and add any fresh veggies you want! so yummy. would LOVE to win!
07/20/2011 11:10:32 AM CDT
I take a a few types of crackers and pair with cheeses and also honey and almonds or other nuts from the pantry for a quick cheese plate.
07/20/2011 11:32:22 AM CDT
There's no denying that on a hot day you can NOT go wrong with some PB&J, fruit, and a cold drink. It's a great pantry favorite that works well for the kids as well as the kid inside the rest of us. Throw in some nuts or trail mix for a crunchy side, and you're content until dinner time. There's no cooking required, which keeps you nice and cool, PLUS, you can take the ingredients out of the pantry, and take them with you to the pool or beach for a great snack on the go!! :)
07/20/2011 11:41:38 AM CDT
on these 100 degree days,we love watermelon for a summer dinner. when choosing from our pantry, we often have marinated ravioli: cook some ravioli (any type cheesey filling), toss with olive oil, white pepper, maybe some fresh parsley or shredded basil, a bit of garlic, and parmesan of we have it on hand. so delish warm or cold.
07/20/2011 11:50:22 AM CDT
great food
07/20/2011 11:53:12 AM CDT
A light and easy supper is a salad made with bulgar wheat, tomatoes - both fresh and sun-dried - cucumbers, scallions, kalamata olives and feta. I use broth (chicken or veg)instead of water for the bulgar. For the dressing whisk together some olive oil, fresh lemon juice and fresh chopped basil. And, if I want to make it a little more substantial, I throw in some chopped chicken breast. Then I toss it in the fridge and let it cool until I'm ready to serve it. I can make it in the morning when it's [relatively] cool and not have to bother with dinner when I get home from work. Perfection!
07/20/2011 12:15:16 PM CDT
A quick snack we love is crackers and cheese.
07/20/2011 12:57:14 PM CDT
A summer meal I like is black bean and quinoa salad with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
07/20/2011 1:30:29 PM CDT
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Canned black beans, fresh corn on the cob, diced red pepper, lime juice, vinegar, salt, sugar, cumin and chili powder. I make this all the time for parties. Serve with chips or as a condiment for grilled chicken or fish.
07/20/2011 2:20:39 PM CDT
Tomatoes and fresh herbs with a bit of balsamic vinegar!
07/20/2011 3:16:18 PM CDT
Tomatoes and fresh herbs with a bit of balsamic vinegar! But, I really like to make fresh tomato juice and have it for a great thirst quencher or part of a meal.
07/20/2011 3:17:25 PM CDT
I'm a new convert to the world of greek yogurt. Mixed with some granola or dried fruit. Simple good food.
07/20/2011 3:32:37 PM CDT
My son loves Annie's fruit snacks, and we all enjoy the 365 Frosted Shredded Wheats mixed with 365 dried cranberries, chocolate chips, and raw walnuts and pecans. Yum!
07/20/2011 3:55:22 PM CDT
We enjoy a bean dip made with great northern beans flavored with olive oil, onion powder, a splash of vinegar and a dash of cayenne pureed in the food processor with mini ricecakes (also gluten-free) or tortilla chips.
07/20/2011 4:43:10 PM CDT
My favorite summer recipe is homemade margarita pizza with a wheat crust, sauce of choice (optional because if you slice the tomatoes thick enough you really don't need one), fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Yum!!
07/20/2011 5:11:43 PM CDT
Chickpeas, red onions, feta and tomatoes tossed with a maple balsamic vinagrette - perfect when spooned over salad greens!
07/20/2011 6:09:13 PM CDT
Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter, sliced bananas and honey drizzled on top. Delish and super easy!
07/20/2011 7:28:24 PM CDT
Tortellini Salad has been a favorite this summer so far. Tortellinis mixed with Italian dressing and cut up grape tomatoes!
07/20/2011 8:49:32 PM CDT
Love whole wheat pasta with summer vege's either roasted or sauteed. with garlic, onion, etc. very tasty!
07/20/2011 9:29:22 PM CDT
My comfort food from the pantry!? Organic Farina (cream of wheat) with raisins or currants and whatever nuts are in the pantry. Add a little brown sugar and I'm a happy, happy girl.
07/20/2011 10:02:53 PM CDT
I like to mix low fat ice cream, frozen yogurt or plain yogurt with dried or fresh fruit. But especially fresh fruit.
07/20/2011 11:09:31 PM CDT
I Love to take fresh baby spinach and baby greens from the salad bar in a ziploc bag from the deli. ziplocs to put in the grated parmesan, and red or white quinoa cooked and cooled. I order Mango pablano salmon from deli 24hrs. before I plan to go to whole foods. I buy 365 french dressing and back to Nature Poppy thyme & Sunflower basil crackers. I also get mini bell peppers red, yellow, orange. I get home & I take a plate and spread the spinach, baby greens, slice up mini bell peppers, quinoa sprinkled all over slice salmon into bite size pieces, sprinkle parmesan all over, Sprinkle dried cranberries, dried cherries, and toasted chopped pecans sprinkle then drizzle 365 french dressing. Serve with Back to Nature Cracker.
07/21/2011 2:35:44 AM CDT
I like to make a dip woth greek yogurt, home-grown herbs, crushed garlic, and lemon or lime. I dunk veggies from my garden in it and it's so refreshing!
07/21/2011 2:36:06 AM CDT
My pantry is full of vegan ingredients and I love trying new recipes or just throwing things together that sound good (some are keepers, others I won't make again)! I always have canned garbanzo beans on hand to whip up different types of hummus. I also have canned tomatoes and several different types of legumes, and just found a recipe for "3-Bean Soup", which was delicious! I am also addicted to artesan-type vegan breads, and I will toast or grill bread and spread with vegan "butter" for a quick, satisfying snack or meal.
07/21/2011 3:27:04 AM CDT
Sliced bananas, raw almond butter, raisins and flax seeds!!
07/21/2011 7:04:48 AM CDT