http://www.rueskitchen.com/index.php/weblog2/ {weblog2_description} {weblog2_language} rue@rueskitchen.com 2009-10-13T19:21:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/pantry/ Still in the spirit of 'simplify', it has been a month since I've stopped hoarding pantry items. I've been cooking a lot more now that the weather is cooler and I am spurred on by the challenge of using only what is in my pantry. Naturally I still have to buy dairy, meat, and produce, but NO pantry items. It wouldn't be so challenging if we didn't have a 6 and a 7 year old. Our 7 year old has just recently begun wanting to try new flavours, yay! Our 6 year old who would eat whatever we gave her the first 5 years of life, has developed a penchant for finickiness. Granted, it is a very refined finickiness. Our 6 year old prefers uncomplicated fresh flavours prepared simply. Sounds like our 6 year old has suddenly become a snooty chef! Truth be told, I have a marked preference for uncomplicated, good quality, fresh food prepared simply too. Pantry Marinara 1 can of good Italian tomatoes. I buy them whole and crush them with my hands not to impart a metallic flavour from food processor/blender blades. 4 tbsp of good olive oil 1 level tbsp of freeze-dried basil (half a teaspoon if I use the basil sold in the spices aisle) Simmer over a low heat for about 90 minutes if you don't need it right away or, cook it on medium for 20-30 minutes when you need it quick, but you have to watch it the whole time. I season to taste once cooked because if I add the salt at the beginning, the reduction process results in a salty sauce. Use it on anything. Mangia! Rue 2009-10-13T19:21:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/sangwich_meat/ Mangia! Rue 2009-02-03T23:56:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/a_cookbook_with_bite/ Mangia! Rue 2009-01-09T16:32:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/bitchin_kitchen_cookbook/ Mangia! Rue 2009-01-02T20:04:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/malbec_from_argentina/ Mangia! Rue 2008-05-25T04:45:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/coffee_wars/ Mangia! Rue 2008-03-14T22:33:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/ill_never_call_her_mom_part_3/ Rue 2008-01-28T16:32:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/morissey_is_god/ Rue 2008-01-14T04:07:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/aromatic_delicious_and_sexy_as_all_get_out/ Mangia! Rue 2007-12-29T18:35:00-08:00 http://www.rueskitchen.com/blog/index.php/weblog2/bitchin_kitchens_christmas_special/ Mangia! Rue 2007-12-24T20:39:00-08:00