This post will be brief, because I’m busy and so are you. This is about preparedness in the face of
crisis, namely, how to present surprise guests with something tasty to nosh on
when the cupboard is bare.
Here is a picture of the inside of my fridge. This rather austere state is not
unusual. In fact, it’s the norm. I don’t keep things on hand that I’m not
going to immediately use because I cannot stand
to see anything go to waste.
You may think there is nothing here and feel that you would panic should
people knock at your door with plans to stay the afternoon to watch the
game. No need. A couple of refrigerator mainstays and you
have the problem licked.
I have used the Tomatillo Sauce mixed with Ranch Dressing
on salads (sooo delicious), on top of omelets, poached eggs, stirred into
avocado soup, to garnish chili, and mixed with mayonnaise as a sandwich
spread. I’m sure there are twice as many
uses as these; I’m still discovering them all.
Today I needed something fast, so remembering this recipe that had been
posted on their website, I grabbed a bag of tortilla chips from the freezer
(yes, they freeze beautifully, do not need thawing, and keep forever, so the next
time there is a sale, buy ten bags and freeze them. Preparedness!) and went to work.
I added chopped roasted red peppers, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of
lime juice to the mix. It was inhaled by
guests. Let this be a lesson to you, keep this delicious and versatile sauce on hand.
This post is
linked to: Metamorphosis Monday
Looks good. I haven't seen their products...they must not be in our area of New England.
ReplyDeleteI WISH my fridge looked like yours Pattie! Marion is just shopping a way these days. I actually have beer in my fridge. We don't drink beer!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of this quick go together. Thanks for sharing...don't get upset if I don't tell Marion about it. She'll buy out the store!
Quick put togethers is a MUST sometimes.. Your fridge looks all organized. Love the guacamole, especially with tomatillos.
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