Nonstick Cooking Spray

A whisper-light mist that transforms any pan into a nonstick wonderland, ensuring your culinary creations slide off effortlessly.

Notes

Perfect for a guilt-free drizzle, this spray ensures your dishes are as easy to clean up as they are to cook. Just a quick spritz and you're ready to go!

Uses

Coating pans before cooking to prevent sticking
Greasing baking dishes for easy removal of baked goods
Adding a light layer to grilling surfaces

Replacements

Butter or oil (lightly brushed or rubbed onto surface)
Parchment paper

Canned Mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are a versatile pantry staple, offering a convenient and long-lasting option for adding earthy, umami-rich flavor to dishes. Originating from various fungi species, most commonly the common button or cremini, they are cleaned, cooked, and preserved in water or a light brine. Their flavor is savory and robust, with a slight tang from the canning process. The texture is soft and tender, having been pre-cooked, which makes them ideal for dishes where a firmer fresh mushroom might overpower. In cooking, canned mushrooms release their juices, contributing to sauces and gravies, and they reheat well without becoming rubbery or losing their essence.

Dried Chives

Dried chives are a flavorful and convenient herb that offers a mild onion taste. They are the dried form of fresh chives, retaining their color and aroma for extended periods.

Recipes to try

Shrimp and Chorizo Rice Skillet

A zesty, one-pan wonder where plump shrimp and smoky chorizo mingle with fragrant rice, creating a fiesta in every bite.

Roasted Beet, Orange, and Pistachio Salad

Warm roasted beets mingle with citrusy orange segments and crunchy pistachios for a vibrant, refreshing salad that sings with color and flavor.