Every week, artist, writer and cook Cyndi Coon will bring you an idea for making the most of what you’ve already got in the pantry or the fridge. Ladies and gentlemen, we introduce the Thrifty Cook.

As much as I adore the coziness of fall, complete with its sweater weather, bubbling pots of soup, and warm mugs of apple cider, there’s something bittersweet about saying goodbye to summer. Until ...