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The Lazy Cook's Guide to Weeknight Dinners

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5. Stick with Pantry Staples

If you keep a well-stocked pantry, you should be able to improvise a fast and easy meal with what you have on hand. Get creative, and use up the foods that have been collecting dust on the top shelf. Pasta and a jar of pasta sauce with canned or frozen vegetables is a no-brainer meal that's both healthy and satisfying. Canned tuna can be turned into a quick sandwich filling. You'll be surprised to discover how many different options you have. 

Here are 20 delicious dinners made with pantry staples.


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VIDEO: Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!