A no-spend week of pastina, shakshuka and pantry alchemy
Senior Food Editor
Published
May 12, 2026 10:30AM (EDT)
Refrigerator (Ashlie Stevens )
A no-spend week of pastina, shakshuka and pantry alchemy
A no-spend week of pastina, shakshuka and pantry alchemy
Senior Food Editor
Published
May 12, 2026 10:30AM (EDT)
Refrigerator (Ashlie Stevens )

How planning meals, stretching ingredients and baking something sweet can make a no-spend week feel generous

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