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Level up your repertoire with these convenient, beginner-friendly hacks that add a delicious twist to everyday food
Instant noodles, oats, popcorn, and canned tuna—while each of these pantry staples makes for convenient snacks or meals, it can be challenging to find ways to turn them into delicious, exciting dishes. Here, we round up some creative, beginner-friendly hacks that elevate these kitchen favourites, plus a delectable banana bread, reliable bottled pesto, and turkey leftovers (which can easily be applied to leftover roast chicken, too). Keep reading to browse through these low-effort and high-reward recipes that you’ll want to keep in your back pocket.
Popcorn
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Photo: Hybrid Storytellers / Unsplash
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This movie favourite is a reliable choice, but one that certainly can get boring. Elevate your popcorn with these fun and easy hacks that put sweet and savoury spins on the versatile snack, from Japanese furikake to Mexican elote.
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Canned tuna
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Photo: Farhad Ibrahimzade / Unsplash
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High-quality canned tuna can make for a surprisingly delicious yet wholesome and convenient meal when utilised correctly. From salade niçoise to lemon-garlic pasta and a quick temaki, discover exciting ways to enjoy the pantry staple, below.
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Banana bread
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Photo: Whitney Wright / Unsplash
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Although banana bread grew viral when the pandemic first hit, this comforting treat is a surefire classic we’ll never grow tired of—especially when given delicious twists of chocolate, nuts, or even cheese. Great for any time of the day, from breakfast, all the way through to dessert, explore even more ways to love this crowd-favourite.
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Instant noodles
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As convenient as instant noodles may be, these delicious packeted meals can fall monotonous. Try out these easy upgrades that make for heartier meals packed with more (and surprising!) flavour.
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Oatmeal
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Turkey leftovers
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Photo: Claudio Schwarz / Unsplash
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Thanksgiving may be months away, but these handy leftover turkey recipes are ones to keep in your back pocket nonetheless. From sandwiches to fried rice and pasta bake, try substituting turkey for roast chicken in these dishes when you’ve got some leftovers.
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Pesto
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Got a bottle of pesto sitting in the fridge, but are tired of having it with plain old pasta? Why not try it on pizza, lasagna, or any of the other inventive applications, below:
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Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
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As Tatler Dining associate editor, Lauren covers all things food and drink, from listing the latest openings in our monthly Dining Radar to interviewing chefs and bartenders about the biggest obstacles crippling the industry today. Beyond the digital space, she also organises Tatler Dining’s tentpole events, including Off Menu and Tatler Dining Kitchen, as well as the annual Tatler Best Philippines awards night and guide launch, detailing the best restaurants in the country.
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