Take-out Tuesday, Handy Staples Recipes

the Painted Apron

8 years ago

Take it easy this summer, and save some trips to the store with these recipes from the handy staples list

When I made this list several weeks ago, I didn’t realize how very handy it would be!

Today I’m sharing links to all the Painted Apron recipes you can make with the things on this handy list

You can print the list here

Note: this list does not include the basic baking staples, condiments, spices and seasonings, that are found in most kitchens

I keep romaine hearts on hand so everything can be either made into a salad, or can be put on top of a salad or some salad can be a topper. This way if you don’t have any other fresh veggies, you can still balance your dish

I also try to keep crackers, chips, pasta on hand for easy appetizers and quick meals

Appetizers

Bleu Bacon and Pecan Dip

Cheesy Ranch, Bacon & Onion Dip

Gold Nuggets if you have some bread

Parmesan Stars

Breakfast and Brunch

Bacon & Berry Breakfast Cake

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Cake this cake is iced for Mardi Gras but a simple vanilla glaze is all that’s needed

Maple Pecan Butter you can use regular maple syrup

Lunch and Dinner

Alabama Sassy Chicken with White BBQ Sauce

Bacon Jam or Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam if you can raid the liquor cabinet

Bleu Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Bleu Cheese Sauce is great on steak or burgers

Chicken Parmigiana {slow cooker} serve it alone, on pasta or on buns for sliders

Frico {cheese crisps} Don’t have any crackers? Make some with cheese! A great addition to salads too

Full Moon Flatbread – adapt the recipe to use what you have. This recipe calls for a variety of summer fruits and is wonderful topped with an egg for a brunch dish

Italian Fries -potatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and baked to crispy perfection

Microwave Potato Chips are easy to make, and a treat with dips

Mustard Maple Pecan Chicken is an easy peasy weeknight dinner, use thighs or boneless breasts

Mustard Maple Salad Dressing this is my go to dressing, it’s light and great on everything

Parmesan Puff Pastry Breadsticks add sesame seeds for extra pizazz if you have some {I used black ones}

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes use a liner for fast clean up

Sticky Chicken {slow cooker}

Sweet n Sour Chicken you’ll need a little cornstarch for this one

Tasty Onion Straws

Waffle Fries {baked} you can serve them with a little sour cream flavored with fresh chives or minced onion if you have it

Dessert

Berry Cheesecake Galette use any fresh or frozen berries

Mama’s Mississippi Sour Cream Swirl Cake you’ll need cinnamon for the swirl

Million $ Pound Cake you don’t have to do the fancy toffee topping, a simple vanilla sugar glaze is fine

Speedy Peanut Butter Cookies Got peanut butter? You’ve got cookies!

A well stocked pantry is such a time saver, just a quick trip to the garden, farmer’s market, or produce dept. and you have a variety of dishes at your finger tips