You’ve already stocked your fridge and pantry with The Fridge Whisperer must-haves listed on pages 8 and 9 of our 50 Fast & Fabulous Family Faves cookbook. Here are the few recipes’ perishables you’ll need to source.

 

Imagine, in and out of the supermarket in less than 15 minutes. Talk about effective time management!

 

 

Low-Fat Seasoned Tortilla Wedges (page 14)

• Whole wheat tortillas

 

All-Purpose Biscuit Mix (page 16)

• You’ve already got everything you need in your pantry/fridge. Go for it!

 

Balsamic Glaze (page 18)

• You’ve already got everything you need in your pantry/fridge. Go for it!

 

Caribbean Shrimp & Mango Salsa (page 20)

• 1 mango

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1 English cucumber

• 1 lime

• 1 bunch cilantro (or use 1 teaspoon dried ground coriander from your pantry)

• 12 large cooked shrimps (from the fresh fish counter)

 

Raspberry Coulis (page 22)

• 1 (600g) package frozen whole raspberries

• Framboise liqueur (optional)

 

Strawberry Conserve (page 24)

• 1 (600g) package frozen whole strawberries

• 1 orange

• Orange-flavoured liqueur (optional)

 

Simple Herb Vinaigrette (page 26)

• You’ve already got everything you need in your pantry/fridge. Go for it!

 

Cheddar-Leek Scones (page 34)

• 4 ounces (about 114g) cheddar cheese

• 1 leek

 

Pan-Roasted Edamame and Corn Medley in Wonton Cups (page 36)

• 1 (500g) package frozen shelled edamame (soybeans)

• 1 (500g) package frozen corn kernels

• 1 red bell pepper

• 2 green onions (scallions)

• 1 package wonton wrapper pastry

 

No-Boil Herbed Corn on the Cob (page 38)

• 4 cobs fresh corn

 

Ultra-Lite Veggie Dip (page 38)

• 1 (250mL) container non-fat sour cream

 

Protein-Packed Butter Bean Dip (page 40)

• 1 (19oz) can dry lima beans (may be labeled as “butter beans”)

 

Roasted Mini Red Potatoes with Low-Fat Sour Cream and Chives (page 42)

• 2 pounds mini red potatoes

• 1 (125mL) container low-fat sour cream

• 1 bunch fresh chives

 

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (page 44)

• 1 (19oz) can chickpeas

• 1 bottle tahini (sesame seed pasta/sauce, available in either the nut butters/jams & jellies section or in the health food department of major supermarkets)

• 1 lemon

 

Savoury Parmesan Crisps (page 46)

• You’ve already got everything you need in your pantry/fridge. Go for it!

 

Crab Surimi Two-Bite Canapé (page 48)

• wonton wrapper pastry

• 1 (340g) package crab-flavoured surimi (may be labeled crab-flavoured Pollock)

• 1 (125g) package fat-reduced cream cheese

• fresh chives (optional)

 

Crustini with Two Toppings: Bruschetta and Olive Tapenade (page 50)

• 1 French-style baguette

• 6 vine-ripe Roma tomatoes (may be labeled

 

Beef Hotchpotch (page 58)

• 2 pounds stewing beef

• 3 large russet (baking) potatoes

• 1 bottle commercially-prepared steak sauce

 

Low-Fat Mushroom and Barley Soup (page 60)

• 1 small package pot barley (available in the soup or dried beans section in the supermarket)

• ¾ pound cremini mushrooms

 

Quick ’n Easy Beef Cannelloni (page 62)

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1 ½ pounds extra-lean ground beef

• 1 (680mL) can pasta sauce

• 1 box “no boil” dried cannelloni noodles

 

 

Caprese-Style Pasta (page 64)

• 1 pound (500g) grape tomatoes

• 1 bottle dry white wine

• 4 large bocconcini (deli-served FRESH cheese balls)

• 1 (500g) package FRESH pasta (of your choice)

 

Cheeseburger Pie (page 66)

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef

• 1 canister commercially-prepared refrigerated crescent rolls (8 per tube)

• 1 small package Tex-Mex grated cheese blend

 

Quick ’n Easy Chicken Burritos (page 68)

• 1 (19oz) can black beans

• 1 small bottle chucky-style salsa

• 1 rotisserie chicken

• 1 small package Tex-Mex grated cheese blend

• 1 package 10-inch whole wheat tortillas

 

Chicken Breasts with Pesto and Balsamic-glazed Roasted Vegetables (page 70)

• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 (125g) package feta cheese

• 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes

• 1 large red onion

 

Savoury Chicken Mushroom Enchiladas (page 72)

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• ¾ pounds cremini mushrooms

• 1 red onion

• 1 package 6-inch whole wheat tortillas

• 1 small package Italian grated cheese blend

 

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast with Creamy Pan Sauce (page 74)

• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 small package Italian grated cheese blend

• 1 bottle dry white wine

 

Creamy Lemon Farfalle with Chicken and Capers (page 76)

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 1 yellow bell pepper

• 1 red onion

• 1 (500g) package dried farfalle pasta (shaped like bowties)

• fresh Italian flat leave parsley (optional)

 

Focaccia (page 78)

• You’ve already got everything you need in your pantry/fridge. Go for it!

 

Baked Four-Cheese Pasta Shells (page 80)

• 1 box JUMBO dried pasta shells

• 1 small can pasta sauce

• 1 (400g) container ricotta cheese

• 2 ounces (about 57g) Romano cheese

• 4 ounces (about 114g) mozzarella cheese

• 1 (300g) package frozen, chopped spinach

 

Happy –Go-Lightly Pizzas (page 82)

• a selection of Greek-style pita, naan bread, whole wheat tortillas and English muffins

 

Madras Curried Couscous Salad (page 84)

• 1 Granny Smith apple

• 1 small package sun dried cranberries (look for “cranraisins” on the label)

• 1 package (about 6 cups) spring mixed salad greens or, alternatively, 1 head Boston bib lettuce

• 1 bottle commercially prepared raspberry vinaigrette

 

Muffuletta a la Central Grocery (page 86)

• 1 jar olive tapenade (or use your homemade olive tapenade from page 50)

• 1 round Italian-style bread loaf

• ¼ pound EACH sliced salami, mortadella, capocollo and ham

• ½ pound sliced provolone cheese

 

Creamy Potato-Cheddar Soup (page 88)

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

• 6 ounces (about 170g) cheddar cheese

 

Shanghai Noodles (page 90)

• 2 packages (range between 400g and 600g) FRESH Shanghai-style thick egg noodles

• 1 large red bell pepper

• 1 small head of nappa (also called “Chinese cabbage”) cabbage

 

Spaghetti with Peas in Lemon Cream Sauce (page 92)

• 1 (375g) package dried spaghetti (regular or whole wheat)

• 1 small red onion

• 1 package frozen peas

 

Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Spinaci (page 94)

• 1 (375g) package whole wheat dried spaghetti

• 2 green onions (scallions)

• 1 (500g) pound grape tomatoes

• 1 bottle dry white wine

• 1 (about 4 cups) package fresh baby spinach leaves

• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves

• 1 bunch fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (optional)

 

Ten-Minute Sesame Pasta (page 96)

• 1 pound FRESH whole wheat spaghettini pasta

• 1 jalapeno pepper

• 1 small jar peanut butter

 

Low-Fat No-Fuss Tex-Mex Chili (page 98)

• 2 pounds lean ground beef

• 1 EACH red and green bell pepper

• 1 (19oz) can black beans

• 1 (500g) bag frozen corn kernels

• 1 bottle lager-style beef or, alternatively, 1 bottle dealcoholized beer

 

Anytime Cookie-Cutter Strawberry Shortcakes (page 106)

• 1 (600g) package frozen whole strawberries

• 2 frozen commercially-made pound cakes

• 1 aerosol can commercially-made whipped cream

• 1 small package powdered (also called icing or confectioners) sugar

 

Apple Enchiladas in Parchment Paper Boats (page 108)

• parchment paper (also called baking parchment)

• 1 (19oz) can apple pie filling

• 1 package 6-inch flour tortillas

• 1 small jar good-quality butterscotch sundae sauce

 

Quick ’n Easy Apple Tarte Tatin (page 110)

• 4 large Mutsu, Fuji, Cortland or Granny Smith apples

• 1 package frozen pie crust pastry

 

Chocolate Skillet Cake (page 112)

• You’ve already got everything you need in your pantry/fridge. Go for it!

 

Chocolate-Banana Bread (page 114)

• 2 large ripe bananas

 

Coconut-Mango Crème Brûlée (page 116)

• 1 small package sweetened shredded coconut

• 1 small can mango puree

 

Dead-Easy Decadent Trifle (page 118)

• 2 packages good-quality Italian ladyfinger cookies

• ½ cup framboise liqueur or same amount orange juice

1 box (106g) lemon pie filling

• 1 aerosol can whipped cream

• fresh strawberries, blueberries or raspberries, or a combination of berries of your choice

 

Double-Whammy Brownies (page 120)

• 4 ounces (125g) package cream cheese

 

Jam Squares (page 122)

• 1 small package walnuts, almonds or pecans

• 1 small jar raspberry jam (buy the most inexpensive brand you can find)

 

Lightened-Up Mini-Strawberry Shortcakes (page 122)

• 1 (750mL) container “Balkan-style” plain yogurt (6%MF on the label)

• 3 packets sugar substitute or, alternatively, use 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 12 large ripe strawberries

• 12 dessert shortcake shells

• 1 small jar apricot jam

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding (page 124)

• 1 (500g) package pitted dates

• 1 small package brown sugar

 

Fresh Fruit Flan (page 126)

• 1 large commercially baked shortcake flan

• 1 (4-serving size) package vanilla pudding and pie filling mix

• 3 cups mixed seasonal fresh fruits

• 1 small jar apricot jam