It has become a fact of life: not only are citizens all over the world being encouraged to stay indoors, they’re also being confronted with a new reality of shopping and cooking. Many ingredients have become unavailable and people are turning to shelf-stable goods to make up meals and snacks. But there are some upsides to our expanding time indoors. Working from home also means that more consumers are passing the time trying new recipes – especially if they have low ingredient lists and are easy to make. We’ve compiled a list of deliciously simple recipes that will not only inspire you, but will make you feel like you’re still eating good while saving time, effort and money!
Easy Labneh Dip with Chili Oil
This dip has been trending all over the internet, and we’re here to show you that it’s more accessible than it may appear. If you don’t have authentic labneh on hand, grab a container of sour cream, greek yogurt, or even a dairy-free spread and plate it. Drizzle on your favorite chili oil and top with finely-chopped chives or scallions. And there’s no more perfect-a-pairing than with our Sweet Chili Riceworks!
Chocolate Fondue for Two
Remember those bars of chocolate you have left over from last year’s bonfire? Melt them up and serve with some fruit and a big plate of Sea Salt Riceworks! Not only is this seemingly decadent dessert so simple to make, but you can use whatever chocolate you have on hand – even candy bars!
Game-Night Spread
Call up the friends via video chat and break out the cards; tonight, we’re doing a virtual poker night, complete with a snack spread made to satisfy! Put out bowls of your favorite nuts and dried fruit, and open a few bags of your favorite Riceworks, and munch away! Pro-tip: did you know that dehydrating fruits in the oven (like apricots and citrus) can make them last twice as long!? Plus, everyone loves sweet + salty!
Dip-Packets Galore
Those dip packets you typically pass-up in the store? They’ve become invaluable for those who still want to enjoy something mouthwatering to scoop up with some Salsa Fresca Riceworks. The best part? They’re shelf-stable as can be, and require few extra ingredients. Mix and match – try them all! Just don’t forget the Riceworks.
Easy Indoor Burger Night
When you miss the outdoors, there’s no better remedy than bringing the grill indoors to you! Not literally of course, but we love to cook up some frozen burgers in a pan, lay out all the fixin’s for the fam, and pretend like we’re having a nice family BBQ, without the extra company. Bonus points if you open a bag of our Salsa Fresca Riceworks and serve as a side!
Shelf-Stable Mediterranean Tapas Platter
Those dip packets you typically pass-up in the store? They’ve become invaluable for those who still want to enjoy something mouthwatering to scoop up with some Salsa Fresca Riceworks. The best part? They’re shelf-stable as can be, and require few extra ingredients. Mix and match – try them all! Just don’t forget the Riceworks.
How are you getting creative with what you have in the kitchen lately? How has all this time indoors impacted your snacking habits? Let us know in the comments below, stay tuned for part two of our quarantined recipe list, and don’t forget that Riceworks are available in BULK on Amazon!