Brittany's PantryFried Rice Scramble
Without really meaning to, I have been making some gradual changes to the weekly menus that I plan for my family. Over the last several months, in the interest of time, money, health, and wanting to use up those items exiled to the bottom corners of my chest freezer, I have been making two meals a…
Party Potatoes
Phew! What a long couple of weeks! But alas, I am back with a recipe for you. Actually, I had three recipes previously that I was very excited to share, but none of them were quite worthy. I can’t quite bring myself to post a recipe that could still be improved or…
Gringo Chicken Soup & Surprises At The Supermarket
Sometimes, when you least expect it, a little gem of a recipe comes your way. Something that makes your life easier (super quick to make) and tastes unbelievably good (like cheesy dip on a spoon). A few years ago, not long after moving to Illinois, I was grocery shopping and came across…
Heather’s Dip
At the risk of alienating some of my readers, I should really be totally honest with all of you. I am not a football fan. I never know when the games are on, I certainly couldn’t tell you who was playing who, and the only football player who I can name with…
Panzanella Salad
Summer is drawing to a close. There. I said it. Sorry to burst your bubble, but regardless of what the temperature is where you live, the start of the school year is a not so subtle signal that the long days of water skiing and sunscreen are all but over. For me,…
Baked Pasta W/Summer Veggies
I completely underestimated this dish. I’ll explain. I have mentioned before that I usually keep a running list of menus to make for dinner during that week. I glance through my freezer and sort of mentally pair things with what I have coming out of my garden in the next few days and…
Smashed Potatoes W/Spinach & Playing Guessing Games
Do you ever look in your freezer and come across a food that isn’t exactly spoiled but you just don’t want to really eat it right then, so you put it back? Then you do it again. And then again. Maybe it has been in there for awhile, you aren’t exactly sure…
How To: Grill Pizza & An Anniversary
Its here! Its finally here! We have arrived at the 1 year anniversary of this blog! Can you believe it? Thank you to everyone for stopping by and I hope that you will continue to do so in the future! You may have noticed that Brittany’s Pantry is now on facebook! Click…
Pasta Scuie Scuie: A Double Take
Yes, this dish may look a bit familiar. Can you see the similarities between these two pictures? With the exception of the type of pasta I used, the ingredients are nearly identical. The top dish is Pasta Scuie Scuie (pronounced ‘shway shway’ and meaning ‘quick quick’ in Italian) and the bottom dish is Margarita…
Breakfast Burritos: Be Adventurous
If you have ever had these beauties at a restaurant but never made them yourself, don’t be intimidated! I am pretty sure there are only two real requirements and those are tortillas and eggs. After that anything goes. Years ago I had my first breakfast burrito at a Sonic, and I have never…
Non-Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
Mmmm. Shepherd’s Pie. Raise your hand if you know what I am talking about! Growing up, I thought if it was a one pot meal and covered with a layer of mashed potatoes, ya got yourself a Shepherd’s Pie. And that is partly true. But I believe that it also has to…
Enchilada Pie
So, as promised, this is the recipe for Enchilada Pie. I made it a few days ago and finally got the pics in the computer! This is not my creation, but a sort of mixed version of several different ones I have found lately. It was fast, easy, and it is fantastic! It…
Vegetable Couscous
I should start by saying that this is not what I planned on blogging about today. Eli’s lunch, I mean. My original intention was to post a recipe I just tried for Enchilada Pie (Wowzer its good!), but that is temporarily postponed due to the construction dust that was all over the lens of…
Laura’s Salad & Resolutions
You may have noticed by my previous blog entries that I don’t do the whole New Year’s healthy eating resolution deal. Personally, I think that eating healthy food, regular exercise, a good nights sleep, and plenty of stress relieving activities are all things that we should be doing all the time. It isn’t…
Shrimp Quesadillas
I needed something to throw together for lunch and I was kinda sick of sandwiches. After reading a bunch of different blogs today, I had a craving for Shrimp Quesadillas. My experiment was a tasty one. Shrimp Quesadillas 1/2 pound of shrimp, peeled deveined and tails removed 1 T taco sauce 1 clove…
Love a Good Recipe?
Then you’ve come to the right place! I’m Brittany, and I share tested, trusted recipes you’ll love. I prepare & photograph food, obsess over the perfect recipe, and enjoy grins of delight when I serve up something awesome. Enjoy!
