Everything You Need to Restock Your Kitchen for Back-to-School

We’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to get your school year off to a great start. From snacking superstars to dinnertime staples, FreshDirect has the kitchen staples to keep things stress-free for kids and parents alike. Order online or via their app to s…

We’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to get your school year off to a great start. From snacking superstars to dinnertime staples, FreshDirect has the kitchen staples to keep things stress-free for kids and parents alike. Order online or via their app to shop your go-to groceries.


With the chime of the first school bell, the autumn hustle sweeps parents back into its fold. From breakfast on the go and lunchbox duty to after-school snacks, this time of year is beyond busy. Luckily FreshDirect is here to ease the back-to-school transition for both kids and parents. From wholesome, naturally sweet snacks like Grapery's Cotton Candy Grapes to versatile, well-loved staples like Goldfish Crackers, FreshDirect's grocery offerings have got you covered. With just a few clicks on their user-friendly app, you can stock up on everything you need to glide into the school year with ease.

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This Pantry-Friendly Meal Is Easy, Vegetarian & Endlessly Adaptable

Canned beans are some of my most reached-for pantry ingredients, and canned chickpeas, in particular, are extra versatile. I add them to pastas, soups, curries, and stews. I blend them into hummus. I toss them in olive oil and roast them until they’re …

Canned beans are some of my most reached-for pantry ingredients, and canned chickpeas, in particular, are extra versatile. I add them to pastas, soups, curries, and stews. I blend them into hummus. I toss them in olive oil and roast them until they’re crispy. However, as delicious as canned chickpeas can be, they can just as easily remain dry, tinny, and under-seasoned.

Is there a surefire way to avoid any of those unpleasant outcomes? Most definitely—just follow Joy the Baker’s lead and slowly braise your chickpeas in a generous olive oil bath, along with a host of other high-impact ingredients. While this version specifically calls for onion, capers, thyme, chile flakes, cured black olives, lemon, and some feta to finish, the beauty of this recipe is that you can truly adapt it to whatever you’ve got in your pantry.

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