This has been one of my go-to dinners for 2 decades, and it’s because I can always have the ingredients on hand and it’s then super-quick to whip up. And it tastes amazing too!
What Pantry Staples to Buy
Confused on what you should have on hand in your pantry right now? We’ve got you covered with pantry staples.
Tortilla Soup
This tortilla soup is made with pantry ingredients, and it’s super quick too. If you have extra ingredients on hand, you can add them on as toppings!
What to Cook During Your Days at Home
So suddenly we’re all spending a lot more time in our houses! We’ve got ideas on what type of meals to cook during these strange times.
Pantry Fettuccine Alfredo
This version of Fettucine Alfredo is made completely from pantry ingredients. It’s quick and delicious and is great when you need a pasta sauce in a flash.
Maple Bean Soup
Hearty beans and sweet maple come together in this delicious soup that’s made in 15 minutes using ingredients you have in your pantry.
One Skillet Tex-Mex Rice Bowls
If you’re missing those fast food rice bowls, never fear! Here’s a Tex-Mex version that’s made in one skillet and uses pantry ingredients so you can get your fix anytime!
Welcome to Pantry Dinners!
A stocked pantry helps when you lack time to go to the store, or if you’re stranded at home. Here are our best tips and recipes for pantry dinners.
Pantry Chili
No onions? No peppers? No meat? No problem! You can make this homemade chili using only ingredients found in your pantry!
Lentil Soup
Learn how to make a delicious, hearty, and healthy lentil soup. It’s made entirely from pantry staples and yet has so much wonderful flavor!
No Boil Pasta Bake
This pasta bake uses pantry ingredients and uncooked pasta. Yes, really. You simply put the ingredients into a casserole, cover it with foil, and bake it. And hey, it’s really delicious too!
Gallo Pinto
This Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (Rice and Beans) is made using only pantry staples and then is topped with a satisfying fried egg.
Pantry Green Pea Soup
A Pea Soup that uses canned sweet peas instead of split peas so that it’s ready before you believe possible. And it’s beyond delicious too!
Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup uses pantry ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes.
Pantry Fajitas
You can absolutely make fajitas from pantry ingredients. The trick is to use quinoa and beans as the proteins, then add any other traditional fajita toppings that you have on hand.
Oven Polenta
Is there a bag of cornmeal in your pantry? Turn it into a simple yet delicious side dish, polenta! It’s creamy, satisfying, and totally hands-off.
