How to Transform What's in Your Fridge into a Gourmet Meal

It's like magic.

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You open up your fridge, eagerly anticipating dinner, only to find a bag of lettuce and last week’s takeout, or worse—empty shelves. Your stomach growls. Your heart sinks. Dreams of a delicious dinner go out the window. But wait, there is still hope! Even with the most meager of fridge fixings, you can create a delicious, gourmet meal. Only have a bag of old carrots? Sexy steam-roasted carrots are in your future. Left with nothing but plain yogurt? The best pasta you’ll ever taste is just minutes away. So, open the fridge again, reevaluate, and let these recipes lift your empty-fridge spirits. (Of course these recipes presume you have more than a jar of expired salsa and left-over General Tso's Chicken chilling in your refrigerator. If that's all you have, well, you probably need a different list.)

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Shades of Green Chopped Salad

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Al Forno's Penne with Tomato, Cream, and Five Cheeses

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Alon Shaya's Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Whipped Goat Cheese

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Diane Kochilas' Pasta with Yogurt and Caramelized Onions

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Sharp Cheddar and Mustardy Greens Breakfast Sandwich

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Pan Bagnat (French Tuna Salad Sandwich)

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Hearts of Romaine Salad with Bacon, 5-Minute Eggs, and Pesto Dressing

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Roger Verge's Fried Eggs with WIne Vinegar

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Steam-Roasted Carrots with Cumin

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Marcella Hazan's Briased Celery with Onion, Pancetta, and Tomatoes

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