There may not be any better staple for making a light, healthy, quick and cheap meal than tortillas. Roll a California-style wrap with fresh veggies and grilled chicken strips or peanut butter and jam pinwheels for the kids, pop a pulled-pork burrito into the oven to crisp up the shell, or pan-fry a Black Bean Quesadilla and serve it with guacamole and salsa.
Flavour Savers
Keep these essentials stocked in your kitchen pantry, for instant and inexpensive flavour.
- Dijon mustard
- A selection of good quality vinegars such as red and white wine, champagne, balsamic or cider
- Instant low-sodium vegetable, chicken and beef broths (in bouillon cubes, powder or concentrate)
- Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Dried porcini mushrooms
- Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- Chili sauce
- Hot sauce
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Kosher salt
- Canned coconut milk
- Capers
A good selection of dried herbs and spices such as smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, coriander, cumin, chili powder, curry powder, cinnamon, saffron etc. Store them in airtight containers away from direct light and moisture.
Additional recipe links for some of the flavour savers if need be….
Dijon mustard
• Rainbow Trout with Dijon Mayonnaise
• Grilled Dijon Herb Pork Chops
White and red wine vinegars
• Grilled Portobellos on Bean Salad
Good quality chicken or beef broth
• Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken
• Pork Tenderloin with Sage and Mushrooms
Chipotle in adobo sauce
• Chipotle Pork Burritos
Dried mushrooms, like porcinis or shiitakes
• Porcini-dusted Beef Tenderloin with Onion Jus
Panko
• Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce
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