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
Not a deep clean. Not a weekend project. Just a reset that helps you start again
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