The Aaron Table Recipes

🍽️ The Aaron Community Table

Welcome! We believe everyone deserves easy, delicious, and healthy food. These recipes use the ingredients you receive at our weekly food pantry. Simple steps and great flavor for your family!

The Aaron Community Table, diverse families sharing a meal.

This Week's Featured Meal

🍗 Easy Roast Chicken Dinner 🥔🥕

(Cooks all in one pan and makes great leftovers!)

✨ Ingredients

Whole Chicken (4-6 lbs) 1
Oil, Salt, Pepper, Herbs For rubbing (Be generous with salt!)
Veggies (Potatoes, Carrots, Onion) 4-5 of each, cut into big pieces

📝 Quick Steps

  1. Prep: Dry chicken, rub with seasoning mix. Put onion inside.
  2. Pan: Put cut veggies in pan, place chicken on top.
  3. Cook: Bake at **400°F** for 1.5 to 2 hours. (Juices must run clear.)
  4. Rest: Let it sit for 10 minutes before cutting.
Image of a whole roasted chicken and vegetables.

🥫 Pantry Heroes: Quick Canned Bean Recipes

Image representing canned bean ingredients.

Two easy, protein-packed recipes using pantry staples—ready in under 15 minutes!

1. Simple Garbanzo (Chickpea) Salad

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans (rinsed), 1/4 cup Mayonnaise/Dressing, 1 Tbsp Relish (or onion), Salt/Pepper.
  • Steps:
  • Mash the drained beans. Mix in the dressing and relish. Season and serve on toast or crackers.

2. Three-Ingredient Red Bean Spread

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 can Red Beans (rinsed), 2 Tbsp Oil, 1 Tbsp Taco/Chili Seasoning.
  • Steps:
  • Heat the oil and seasoning in a pot. Add the drained beans and mash until smooth. Use as a warm dip or spread on toast.