garlic
sides, saladsLauren Agrestiolive oil, salt, pepper, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, maple syrup, weeknight, red onion, apple cider vinegar, feed a crowd, salad greens, carrots, garlic, the lighter side, 15-minuteComment

Garlicky Green Slaw

Kitchen sink slaw made from your extra greens



sides, saladsLauren Agrestiolive oil, salt, pepper, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, maple syrup, weeknight, red onion, apple cider vinegar, feed a crowd, salad greens, carrots, garlic, the lighter side, 15-minuteComment
Garlicky Green Slaw
sauces, meatsLauren Agrestivegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, mustard, tomato paste, American Classics, small batchComment

Six Summer Marinades From the Pantry

Tired: premixed sauces. Wired: Homemade, customizable marinades.


sauces, meatsLauren Agrestivegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, mustard, tomato paste, American Classics, small batchComment
Six Summer Marinades From the Pantry
appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, the lighter side, mediterranean, feed a crowd, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bread, Parmesan, 15-minute1 Comment

Bruschetta with Canned Tomatoes

Make bruschetta with canned tomatoes until your vine-ripened ones have reached their peak.


appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, the lighter side, mediterranean, feed a crowd, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bread, Parmesan, 15-minute1 Comment
Bruschetta with Canned Tomatoes
mains, meatsLauren Agrestimediterranean, weeknight, feed a crowd, gluten-free, ground turkey, red onion, olives, feta, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, almonds, lemons, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, keto2 Comments

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Spreadable Feta

Dry turkey burger blues are behind us.

mains, meatsLauren Agrestimediterranean, weeknight, feed a crowd, gluten-free, ground turkey, red onion, olives, feta, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, almonds, lemons, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, keto2 Comments
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Spreadable Feta
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment

Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes

We’re learning how to make salad dressing. It’s going to happen.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment
Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes
soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment

Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind

Quick ramen from easy-to-find staples? We tried it.

soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment
Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind
breakfasts, brunchesLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, olive oil, Italian seasoning, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic, eggs, potatoes, ParmesanComment

Fresh Baked Frittata with Potatoes and Greens

The ultimate cure to what-do-I-make-itis.

breakfasts, brunchesLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, olive oil, Italian seasoning, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic, eggs, potatoes, ParmesanComment
Fresh Baked Frittata with Potatoes and Greens
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, Italian seasoning, oats, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic6 Comments

Easy Falafel with Canned Chickpeas (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

No soaking, no fuss, on the table in less than an hour.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, Italian seasoning, oats, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic6 Comments
Easy Falafel with Canned Chickpeas (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
sandwiches, mainsLauren Agrestibroccoli, chickpeas, olive oil, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, bread, salad greens, spinach, red onion, lemons, mustard, Italian seasoning, vegetarian, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch3 Comments

Super-Green Sandwiches with Broccoli-Feta Hummus

Salad gets an upgrade and becomes a sandwich.

sandwiches, mainsLauren Agrestibroccoli, chickpeas, olive oil, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, bread, salad greens, spinach, red onion, lemons, mustard, Italian seasoning, vegetarian, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch3 Comments
Super-Green Sandwiches with Broccoli-Feta Hummus
sidesLauren Agrestipotatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, mustard, salt, pepper, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, hot sauce, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, American ClassicsComment

Chili-Garlic Oven Fries with Homemade Ketchup

Fresh-baked fries and ketchup from scratch are easier than you think.

sidesLauren Agrestipotatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, mustard, salt, pepper, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, hot sauce, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, American ClassicsComment
Chili-Garlic Oven Fries with Homemade Ketchup
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, weeknight, black beans, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, red onion, spinach, salad greens, feta, lemons, 15-minuteComment

Easiest Ever Black Bean Tacos

Every day is taco Tuesday with 15-minute black bean tacos.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, weeknight, black beans, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, red onion, spinach, salad greens, feta, lemons, 15-minuteComment
Easiest Ever Black Bean Tacos
sides, vegetablesLauren Agrestigluten-free, Egyptian, carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, chickpeas, almonds, lemons, garlic, mustard, milk, oats, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, vegan, vegetarianComment

Maple Roasted Carrots with Vegan Lemon Aioli & Oat Dukkah

A North African-inspired plant-based side that’s filling enough to be lunch.

sides, vegetablesLauren Agrestigluten-free, Egyptian, carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, chickpeas, almonds, lemons, garlic, mustard, milk, oats, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, vegan, vegetarianComment
Maple Roasted Carrots with Vegan Lemon Aioli & Oat Dukkah
mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment

Jalapeno Popper Meatballs

Mini party meatballs with jalapeno popper flavor.

mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, Korean, red onion, carrots, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, ground turkey, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, chili powder, brown rice, spinach, eggsComment

Protopantry Simple Bibimbap

Bibimbap bowls with an easy-to-find ingredient list.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, Korean, red onion, carrots, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, ground turkey, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, chili powder, brown rice, spinach, eggsComment
Protopantry Simple Bibimbap
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, Indian, brown rice, olive oil, garlic, pickled jalapenos, red pepper flakes, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, pepper, tomatoes, chickpeas, corn starch, the lighter side2 Comments

Tin Can Recipes: Curried Chickpeas with Brown Rice

This meal=the real pantry MVP.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, Indian, brown rice, olive oil, garlic, pickled jalapenos, red pepper flakes, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, pepper, tomatoes, chickpeas, corn starch, the lighter side2 Comments
Tin Can Recipes: Curried Chickpeas with Brown Rice
mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment

Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce

Sweet, spicy, savory fish in 30 minutes.

mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment
Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, carrots, broccoli, red onion, yellow onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, tomatoes, black beans, lemons, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, corn tortillas, cheddar, feta, spinach, hot sauce, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, feed a crowdComment

Enchilada Casserole with Roasted Vegetables

Veggie-packed comfort food for any time of day.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, carrots, broccoli, red onion, yellow onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, tomatoes, black beans, lemons, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, corn tortillas, cheddar, feta, spinach, hot sauce, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, feed a crowdComment
Enchilada Casserole with Roasted Vegetables
meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment

Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways

The blog isn’t here for unseasoned chicken nonsense.

meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment
Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways
mains, soupsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, vegetarian, vegan, weeknight, red onion, carrots, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black beans, broth, hot sauce, pepperComment

Spicy Black Bean Soup with Quick-Pickled Carrots and Onions

Spicy, colorful, fast, and plant-based dinner? I gotchu.

mains, soupsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, vegetarian, vegan, weeknight, red onion, carrots, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black beans, broth, hot sauce, pepperComment
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Quick-Pickled Carrots and Onions
mains, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, tomato paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, olive oil, yellow onion, carrots, ground turkey, oats, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment

Gluten-Free Mini Turkey Meatloaves

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and scratch-made.

mains, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, tomato paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, olive oil, yellow onion, carrots, ground turkey, oats, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment
Gluten-Free Mini Turkey Meatloaves
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment

Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter

Flaky fish + sides on one sheet pan.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment
Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter
mains, soupsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, mediterranean, brown rice, tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, red onion, yellow onion, spinach, chickpeas, olives, maple syrup, almonds, mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, salt, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideas2 Comments

Kelly's Mediterranean Meal Prep

Plant-based, gluten-free meal prep that’s both cheap and quick? Challenge accepted.

mains, soupsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, mediterranean, brown rice, tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, red onion, yellow onion, spinach, chickpeas, olives, maple syrup, almonds, mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, salt, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideas2 Comments
Kelly's Mediterranean Meal Prep