Meals From the Pantry

Ingredients:

can of crushed tomatoes
can of kidney beans
1 tsp. chili seasoning
canned green chilies (optional)
rice
chopped green onions to garnish
hot sauce (optional)

Preparation:

Make a quick-and-easy chili sauce that can be served over rice by combining a can of crushed tomatoes and a can of kidney beans in a saucepan. Heat well. Throw in a tablespoon of chili seasoning and some canned green chilies if you like.

Serve over rice, and top with some chopped green onions and a dash of hot sauce if they're available and you want the heat.

Keep some frozen shrimp and linguine on hand to whip up an impressive gourmet meal in a hurry. Here's how:

Ingredients:

frozen shrimp in desired amount
half stick butter
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
linguine noodles
sprinkle of basil

Preparation:

While the shrimp is defrosting, heat a half-stick of butter and half-cup of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp along with about a half-teaspoon of minced garlic, if desired, and heat well.

Cook linguine or other pasta, drain well and place in a large bowl. Pour heated shrimp mixture over pasta and mix well. Serve with a sprinkle of basil.