The other day, I found this in my refrigerator.

I wondered what to do with it before it went bad. I looked around for what I else I might have to go with the salsa, and here is what I found:

Chicken, rice, corn, olives, and Colby cheese. Why, I had the makings of a casserole. But I wanted to give the salsa a little zest, so I took out the following:

Cumin, cinnamon, and maple syrup to flavor the salsa. But, still there was one more thing I needed, a little something for a crunchy top.

Et voilà! Casserole.

And that, dear readers, is why it’s great to have a well-stocked pantry and freezer.

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