Pantry cooking tips and recipes during times of social distancing

If you are pondering what to cook as you prepare for social distancing, check out this article from last year about "cooking smarter" from contributor Meridith Ford. She shares tips for cooking without recipes and using the full breadth of your pantry, along with a few recipe suggestions. Then, try a few of these easy recipes featuring pantry staples like canned goods, pasta and other dried or frozen foods.