My Casual Pantry is a recipe website created by Abbey McDermott featuring recipes for casual and approachable food. The recipes are not fussy or complicated and are made with readily available ingredients. There are quick dinners, comforting side dishes, salads, and much more.
Reader favorites include Homemade Enchilada Sauce, Alfredo Sauce with Evaporated Milk, Ciabatta Garlic Bread, and Doritos Nachos.
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Meet Abbey
I'm the author and recipe developer behind My Casual Pantry. I'm a chips-and-dip-loving, coffee-centric foodie who likes to plan lunch while enjoying breakfast and daydreams about dinner while eating lunch. I love all things sweet and savory.
I've been cooking for over 30 years. The kitchen is my happy place, and I'm happiest cooking for the people I love. I started My Casual Pantry in 2018 as an outlet for my creativity in the kitchen. Sharing recipes allows me to channel my passion into inspiration for others.
My Philosophy
From daily life to special occasions, both big and small, our lives revolve around food. We nurture with food, celebrate with food, and build memories with food. We honor older family recipes and create new ones to pass down.
Here at My Casual Pantry, I am passionate about inspiring you to gather around the table by sharing easy, approachable recipes that fit into your everyday life.
I am grateful for everyone who visits the blog making and sharing my recipes along the way. If you try a recipe, please leave a rating and comment. I greatly appreciate your feedback and support.
If you have questions or just want to say hello, I would love to hear from you. Refer to the general blog and recipe questions below, leave a comment on a post, or email me at [email protected].
General Blog and Recipe Questions
No, I do not accept guest posts, and I do not link to sites unless I arrive at them organically.
I would love for you to share my recipes, but I kindly request that you provide full credit by linking back to the recipe on this site. Please DO NOT use my photos without written permission (email me at [email protected]). When sharing, please DO NOT republish the full ingredients or instructions but rather provide a link directly to the recipe on this site.
I love cooking dishes that are perfect for every day. My recipes use readily available ingredients and straightforward cooking methods. No special trips to gourmet food stores are required! My recipes are not fussy and do not involve extravagant presentations.
For the best results, follow these guidelines: Read the recipe's ingredients and instructions completely before starting. Make sure to read the entire post where I discuss the ingredients, recipe tips, and FAQs. Read the comments/questions. If you are making a recipe for the first time, be sure to follow the recipe exactly and do not make substitutions as the recipe was tested as written.
If you follow these guidelines and still have a question, please leave a comment directly in the recipe post itself. I personally answer all questions and always try my best to troubleshoot the problem.
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Interested in Working Together?
I welcome the opportunity to collaborate. For more information, go to my Let's Collaborate page.
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Fun Facts About Me
WHAT'S IN MY CUP - Chai Tea Lattes.
RECIPES FROM THE BLOG I MAKE MOST OFTEN - Green Goddess Dressing and Baked Chicken Breasts.
FAVORITE ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN - Daily morning walks.
MY GO-TO RESTAURANT ORDER - Grilled salmon and chopped salads.
MOST MEMORABLE VACATIONS - Glacier National Park, Hilton Head, Aruba, and DisneyWorld.
MOST ADVENTUROUS THING I'VE DONE - Getting certified as a scuba diver in the Cayman Islands.
WHAT'S ON MY TV - Hallmark movies, Barefoot Contessa, and home renovation shows.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving
FAVORITE COLOR - Navy blue
