Monday, October 17, 2011

Another Monday, Another Winner -- and a New Giveaway

How better to brighten a Monday than with a new cookbook giveaway!  But first, it’s time to announce the winner of last week’s giveaway.  The winner (chosen randomly via Random.org) of a copy of Vegan Fire and Spice: 200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes is: #15 – Celyn.  Congratulations, Celyn! Please e-mail me with your mailing address and I’ll get the book right out to you.

And now for a new “Make My Monday” giveaway. This week’s prize is a copy of Vegan Unplugged: A Pantry Cuisine Cookbook and Survival Guide.  My husband Jon write the survival guide section (a must-have for whenever the power goes out -- we lived through a few hurricanes, so I know) and I wrote the 80 recipes, all of which can be made using only pantry ingredients and can be ready in less than 15 minutes.  The best part of these recipes is their versatility: if you have fresh or frozen ingredients, you can use them, but if you only have canned or dehydrated ingredients, these recipes can be invaluable. 

Many of these recipes, such as the Samosadillas shown above, as well as the Almost-Instant Black Bean Chili and Puttanesca in a Pinch are regulars in my house.  Here’s another favorite — Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Stew:

These recipes are quick, easy, and delicious.  What more could one ask for, except maybe these no-bake Ginger Rum Balls:

 To win a copy of Vegan Unplugged, just leave a comment at the end of this post that answers this question:  What is your favorite pantry ingredient?  That’s it! One lucky winner will be selected at random. And if you want to increase your chances, you can do any or all of the following, and leave a comment for each that you do:
1. Follow me on Twitter: @GlobalVegan
2. Link to this giveaway on Twitter
3. Link to this giveaway on Facebook
4. Link to this giveaway on your blog

The contest closes Sunday night 10/23 at midnight.  The winner will be announced next Monday 10/24, when there will also be another new giveaway!  So, tell me, what's YOUR favorite pantry ingredient?


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101 comments:

  1. janet @ the taste spaceOctober 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    That sounds like a neat cookbook. My favourite pantry ingredient are dried beans and canned beans, in a pinch. Most of my beans revolve around them!
    (canned tomatoes is also a must-have pantry item)

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  2. MagentaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I would like to win this book! My favourite pantry ingredient is quinoa, love it in many ways!

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  3. Book and Cat LibrarianOctober 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Butler soy curls are my favorite.

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  4. Book and Cat LibrarianOctober 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I follow you on Twitter

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  5. Becky from GAOctober 17, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Favorite pantry ingredient: canned diced tomatoes- use them in so many things- casseroles, stews, sauces...

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  6. LisaBarrettOctober 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I have to go with beans as well. Pinto, Garbanzo and Cannellini especially.

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  7. LeahOctober 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Oh man, so many choices. Perhaps dried fruit, like cherries.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Chickpeas, dried but also canned.

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  9. Sarah E. HoffmanOctober 17, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    canned chickpeas - because if I really don't want to cook I just eat them from the can!

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  10. JonathanOctober 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Your recipes are delicious. I bet this book could be a real life saver!!

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  11. Kaitlyn@TheTieDyeFilesOctober 17, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Sounds like a great guide. My favorite staple is any kind of dried fruit!

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  12. VeggieAmandaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks for another awesome giveaway! I think my favorite pantry ingredient is nutritional yeast. It can be added to so many things to get that "cheesy" flavor.

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  13. CherylOctober 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Chickpeas for me! Quinoa is a close second...

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  14. Anastasia BeaverhausenOctober 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    i hope i get this!! im a vegan cookbook hoarder :X my favorite pantry ingredient would have to be pasta :)

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  15. Susan VOctober 17, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Chickpeas! I made your vegetable soup with quinoa yesterday and used crushed fire roasted tomatoes instead of diced (i picked up the wrong thing at the grocery store) and it still turned out great!

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  16. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    My Favorite Pantry Ingredient is Chickpeas!! I go through several cans a week! If electricity goes out, all I need are the ingredients to make hummus and hope that there are some pita chips in the closet, and I'll be happy and satisfied for days!

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  17. EmilyOctober 17, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is the vegetable stock concentrate from Trader Joe's that comes in little packets. I'd love to win this book!

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  18. EmilyOctober 17, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I just started following you on Twitter @EmilyJumpsIn.

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  19. rachel.October 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    My (new) favorite pantry ingredient is Biscoff spread...soooo good!

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  20. QuiltbugOctober 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    that was a difficult question but I would have to say canned tomatoes. My canned/dried beans almost won since I put them with the tomatoes in so many dishes.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Awesome! I usually always have pasta and rice on hand - so many ways to prepare it!

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  22. MelissaBOctober 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Canned chickpeas are our favorite!

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  23. vijitaOctober 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Nutritional yeast, without question!

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  24. TS =)October 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I WAS going to say chickpeas, but that's been taken by everyone. So...I'll go with canned diced tomatoes. Perfect for making home made salsa (for some odd reason I can't cut them to be the perfect salsa consistency), making baigan bharta, or channa masala. Also useful for practically every single dish I make =)

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  25. LoveOctober 17, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is canned beans. I would not survive without them!

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  26. MizzBzVeganOctober 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient, hands down, is nutritional yeast.

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  27. BabetteOctober 17, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is nutritional yeast too.

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  28. MizzBzVeganOctober 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Linked to this giveaway on Facebook. And my fav ingredient is nutritional yeast.

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  29. MizzBzVeganOctober 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Linked to this giveway on my blog, with nutritional yeast as the uber pantry ingredient.

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  30. phoenixOctober 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    My favourite beans: scarlet runner beans (in German they're called Käferbohnen, which translates to "beetle beans").

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  31. YvonneOctober 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Also nutritional yeast - it gives a good flavor to any dish.

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  32. LauraOctober 17, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Lentils are my favorite.

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  33. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    my favorite is Cinnamon! for sure!

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  34. TeslacaOctober 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Canned beans are my most used pantry ingredient, but seaweed is my favorite. I use it for broths, seasoning, salads, all sorts of stuff. It's great to have around.

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  35. TeslacaOctober 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Following you on twitter.

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  36. TeslacaOctober 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Tweeted about your giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/teslaca/status/126044050007670784

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  37. amandaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Tough to pick just one tie between quinoa and black beans

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  38. MichelleOctober 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    My favorite is most definitely coconut milk!

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  39. vegan.in.brightonOctober 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    My favourite pantry ingredient is definitely nutritional yeast, I always have to have two tubs in the house just incase one runs out!

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  40. vegan.in.brightonOctober 17, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I follow you on twitter!

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  41. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    hmm... I think buckwheat soba noodles. Whenever I run out of food I always seem to be able to find enough odds and ends to make some yummy soba noodle soup!

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  42. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is pasta.... bring on the carbs!

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  43. EmOctober 17, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Quinoa - it's a great base for any vegetable.

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  44. RheynOctober 17, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Do we have to choose just one? :-) Actual FOOD-food pantry staple is brown lentils, but I can't be the only one who puts nutritional yeast on everything, lol.

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  45. MarissaOctober 17, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Canned beans, hands down. We use them daily since I haven't figured out how to cook dried beans right.

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  46. Nancy from MassOctober 17, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    my favorite pantry ingredients are canned beans since tehy are so versatile. In an instant i can make hummus, add black beans to rice, throw some in soup...always easy to have around!

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  47. moonswordOctober 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Chickpeas! Ever since I was a kid and we got them roasted at the little Italian store. I couldn't live without them...cheers!

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  48. palindromeOctober 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient would have to be canned diced tomatoes---so easy!

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  49. KimOctober 17, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is probably coconut milk (followed but canned tomatoes). Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  50. AnnieOctober 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I can't live without sherry ever since I made your garlic soup from Vegan Planet!

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  51. AnnieOctober 17, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I can't live without sherry ever since I made your garlic soup out of Vegan Planet!

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  52. melodybutterflyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Salt and pepper!

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  53. melodybutterflyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I just started following you on Twitter!

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  54. MaryOctober 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Stewed tomatoes!

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  55. Domestic DivaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Dates. We use tons of dates. And coconut milk.

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  56. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Follow you on Twitter @vegfoodtracker

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  57. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Posted link on twitter @vegfoodtracker!

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  58. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Posted link on Facebook @Beth Dikchute-Mickens!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  59. k.somervilleOctober 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Our favorite item in the pantry is Nutella. We go through the family size so quickly, however the family size Nutella jar holds a bag of dried beans so we upcycle them as containers. I probably shouldn't admit publicly how much Nutella we eat. we also have canned beans in stock. :)

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  60. JenniferOctober 17, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    PEANUT BUTTER!

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  61. retredway@hotmail.comOctober 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is dried beans, especially pinto.

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  62. radioactiveganOctober 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Probably oatmeal, because it can be so versatile!

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  63. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Oh, what a tough question! I guess if I can only pick one, it will be kalamata olives. I always have a jar on hand and I've added them to just about everything!!! I added some to the 'Sundried Tomato & Spinach Quesadillas' from Robin's 'Quick Fix Vegetarian' cookbook along with a touch of garlic powder. I serve them with guacamole for dipping. My husband says these are his favorite quesadillas ever....and he's an omnivore. Pantry ingredients promote creativity in the kitchen!!! ---Tara

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  64. vegAnnOctober 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I'd be lost without my raisins and oats

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  65. vegAnnOctober 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Following on twitter

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  66. vegAnnOctober 17, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/coniecone/status/126135442088267776

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  67. jessicasOctober 18, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    lentils and rice. endless uses!!

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  68. BonnieOctober 18, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is canned beans of any variety, really.

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  69. BonnieOctober 18, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I follow you on Twitter.

    @PTSweeper

    unclebonald at gmail dot com

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  70. PaulaOctober 18, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is canned tomatoes of varying type (crushed, whole, diced). Canned beans of all kinds is a close second.

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  71. PaulaOctober 18, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I follow you on Twitter (@msmollygirl).

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  72. PaulaOctober 18, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I linked to this giveaway on Facebook.

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  73. Vegan in BostonOctober 18, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Since I've become vegan I keep nutritional yeast in my pantry, always. It adds some cheesy flavor to those things that need it!! Thanks!!

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  74. BenOctober 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    This sounds like a handy cookbook for my wife and I. My favorite pantry ingredient at the moment is actually nutritional yeast: it's amazing what all can be done with it.

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  75. BenOctober 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I already follow you on Twitter.

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  76. BenOctober 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    And I linked to this via Twitter

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  77. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is a good-quality balsamic vinegar. It adds so much depth of flavor.

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  78. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Shared on Facebook!

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  79. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I LOVE pinto beans. A simple ingredient yes, but something that I love to add to all those dishes that just get thrown together using whatever ingredients I have on hand.

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  80. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I linked to this giveaway on twitter.

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  81. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I posted about this giveaway on Facebook.

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  82. ShirahOctober 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    nutritional yeast, quinoa, all of my granola ingredients (etc, etc: )

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  83. Courtney Ann HabermanOctober 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    OOOOooooooOOOO good question.... I will go with canned tomatoes. They help create a number of quick fantastic meals

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  84. Courtney Ann HabermanOctober 18, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I follow you on twitter

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  85. Courtney Ann HabermanOctober 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I tweeted your give away

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  86. Courtney Ann HabermanOctober 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I put your give away on my fb page!

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  87. DaleOctober 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Peanut butter but canned chick peas are a close second.

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  88. KarenOctober 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient? Diced tomatoes! There's oodles of things you can do with them!

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  89. Jennifer S.October 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    My favorite pantry staple is definitely beans!

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  90. k.somervilleOctober 18, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    doh! Nutella is not vegan. my favorite vegan pantry staple would either be King Arthur whole wheat flour or tetrapaks of almond milk.....can't give up Nutella so I hope everyone forgives me for that.

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  91. KatieOctober 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Beans. Definitely. I always keep at least one emergency can around. That and peanut butter.

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  92. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is TVP. This stuff is cheap, lightweight so it can go on any trip, camping, backpacking and it comes in a number of forms like chunk and ground. It also is the basis for Butler soy curls. I love that I can have ground "beef" or Chicken" or chunks for stew or pot pie in minutes on a hard day with no defrosting, no taking up fridge or freezer space. It is the greatest ting since sliced bread!

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  93. MagdalenOctober 19, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    My favorite is coconut milk. I always have it around, and its great to throw a little any any indian or thai dish (I LOVE coconut).

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  94. SusanOctober 19, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Beans and quinoa. I know, that is two not one! But I love them.

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  95. RasmusOctober 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    My favorite is definately olive oil, which I use practically every day.

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  96. CPOctober 20, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Um, I'll go with wine. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  97. AshleyOctober 20, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I follow you on twitter! :)

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  98. tribsOctober 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is dry pasta. I can do anything with it to get a quick meal on the table.

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  99. tribsOctober 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  100. JMyers666October 22, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    My favorite pantry ingredient is canned beans.
    janel dot myers at yahoo dot com

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  101. JMyers666October 22, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I linked to this giveaway on facebook.
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=192587507485949&id=100002743094890
    janel dot myers at yahoo dot com

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