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Pantry Cooking

Pantry cooking focuses on making the most of the ingredients already in your kitchen. I consider "pantry" recipes to be anything that can be made with kitchen staples that you might have in your cupboard, fridge or freezer.

Build your pantry out with my list of pantry essentials. Then, explore the bold flavours of star anise and miso paste, or get inspired by local favourites with my list of Canadian food brands.

With a well-stocked pantry, there's always something delicious to cook up.

Expand Your Pantry

  • A pomelo in orange mesh packaging
    What is a Pomelo?
  • A small glass bowl with dry pigeon peas from a can.
    What are Pigeon Peas?
  • A close up of star anise pods in a jar.
    What is Star Anise?
  • A can of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk.
    What is Condensed Milk?
  • Strands of saffron in a white bowl on a brown wooden table.
    What is Saffron?
  • What is Miso Paste?

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  • A grey bowl full of homemade granola on a woven placement, next to two spoons and another grey bowl.
    Homemade Granola
  • A cupboard full of dry pantry essentials including tea, lentils, rice, cocoa powder, canned beans, and spices.
    Pantry Essentials: What to Keep in Your Pantry, Fridge and Freezer
  • A fridge shelf with various Canadian dairy products.
    A Guide to Canadian Food Brands
  • A slice of Trinidadian cassava pone on a green plate next to a fork.
    Cassava Pone
  • A side view of a slice of kid-friendly sweet macaroni pie with golden baked edges. You can see pieces of cooked macaroni showing on the side. Served on a blue plate on a brown tablecloth.
    Caribbean Macaroni Pie (Sweet & Kid-Friendly)
  • A slice Trinidad macaroni pie with golden baked edges, specks of thyme, and bright orange flecks of cheddar cheese on top. Served on a blue plate next to a purple napkin and a large fork.
    Trinidad Macaroni Pie
  • A wooden bowl with two scoops of Trinidad coconut ice cream, topped with toasted coconut.
    Trinidad Coconut Ice Cream
  • Toasted muesli yogurt parfaits next to a Weck jar with more muesli, next to a cup of tea.
    Toasted Muesli
  • A blue plate with three folded pumpkin crepes on it. The crepes are topped with chocolate syrup and chopped pecans.
    Pumpkin Crepes
  • A mug of spiced hot chocolate topped with fresh whipped cream, a star anise pod and a cinnamon stick.
    Spiced Hot Chocolate
  • A bowl of lentil carrot soup garnished with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley.
    Lentil and Carrot Soup
  • A slice of pumpkin pie made with a graham cracker crust topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on a matte white plate.
    Pumpkin Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust
  • Creamy hummus, with a homemade pita chip dipped into it, in a black bowl.
    Hummus and Pita Chips
  • Peaches and Cream Tart
  • Blueberry Smoothie with Oats
  • Pineapple Cream Cheese Turnovers
Shareba Abdul, creator and editor of In Search Of Yummy-ness.

Hi, I'm Shareba

I'm a food blogger with a culinary arts certificate, sharing flavourful comfort food recipes, including the Caribbean dishes I grew up with, alongside produce-forward recipes to keep things balanced.

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    Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig
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    Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
  • A close up of a clear cup containing a mexican corn mixture.
    Mexican Corn Cups (Esquites or Elote en Vaso)

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