Ep 29. What's in the Pantry?
- TV-PG
- March 25, 2011
- 21 min
In Kitchen Boss season 1 episode 29, titled "What's in the Pantry?", host Buddy Valastro begins by discussing the importance of keeping a well-stocked pantry. He notes that having staple items on hand can make meal planning and preparation much easier.
Valastro then shares his family's recipe for meatballs, which he makes using ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and grated Parmesan cheese. He emphasizes the importance of seasoning the meat well with salt and pepper, and he also adds some fresh parsley for flavor.
After baking the meatballs in the oven, Valastro whips up a simple tomato sauce using canned San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, onions, and olive oil. He cooks the sauce down and then adds the meatballs to the pan, allowing them to simmer in the sauce for several minutes.
Next, Valastro moves on to a dish that he calls "pantry pasta." This dish is meant to showcase the versatility of basic pantry ingredients. Valastro starts by boiling a pound of pasta, and then he sautés some onions and garlic in olive oil. He adds a can of chickpeas to the pan, along with some red pepper flakes and a splash of white wine. After the sauce has cooked down for a few minutes, Valastro adds the cooked pasta to the pan and tosses everything together.
Finally, Valastro puts together a dessert using canned peaches and pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter. He makes a simple batter by whisking together the dry ingredients with some milk and eggs. He then arranges sliced peaches in a baking dish and pours the batter over the top. The dish goes into the oven for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.
Throughout the episode, Valastro emphasizes the importance of using what you have on hand and not being afraid to get creative in the kitchen. He notes that having a well-stocked pantry can be a lifesaver, especially when time is tight or you're short on ingredients. By the end of the episode, viewers are sure to feel inspired to take a look at what's in their own pantries and get cooking.
