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Top 5 pantry staples for summer
1. Vegetable juice, such as V-8. Makes a speedy gazpacho.
2. Cans of ripe olives and chickpeas. Instantly transform a side salad into a no-cook main.
3. Canned tuna. Whip with a bit of mayo and mustard, add celery and onion, and dinner is done!
4. Canned pineapple tidbits. The juice from the can acts as a preservative to keep cut fresh fruit from turning dark, so fruit salads can be made ahead.
5. Jars of reduced-fat Alfredo sauce. This lighter sauce pulls together summer veggie bounty into a hearty meatless lasagna.
What are your favorites?
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