Over-budget with food shopping? Snowed in? Or just want to see how long you can go without a trip to the grocery store?

When it comes to using all those yummies already in your pantry and fridge, what are some of your favorite go-to concoctions? We’d like to hear about the old standbys and the imaginative creations you’ve come up with, along with any recipes you’re willing to share that get rid of those extras. Contact writer Karen Schneider at [email protected] with your tale or leave a phone number and she’ll get back to you.