Weeknight cooking works best when the pantry is on your side. You do not need a long shopping list; you need a few ingredients that can move between meals.
Start with a grain or a piece of bread. Add something fresh, something preserved, and a good olive oil. From there, the combinations are almost endless.
A flexible formula
- Base: grains, beans, potatoes, or bread.
- Brightness: tomatoes, citrus, herbs, or vinegar.
- Depth: olives, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, or cheese.
- Finish: extra virgin olive oil and a little salt.
This formula is not a rule. It is simply a way to begin when the day has been long and you still want a meal with colour and character.
