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Pantry Friendly Recipes

[heart_this] · Mar 29, 2020 · 4 Comments

Pantry Friendly Recipes

100 easy recipes made with ingredients that are in your pantry!

With many of us staying at home due to COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) I thought that it would be a good idea to collect some of my “pantry friendly” recipes! I define “pantry friendly” as recipes where most of the ingredients can usually be found in your pantry, fridge or freezer. This generally includes foods with a long shelf life like dried beans, lentils, pasta, rice, grains, nuts, or canned/bottled foods like beans, veggies, pickles, preserves, tuna, frozen meats, frozen veggies, eggs, cheeses, etc. There are so many great foods in the pantry just waiting to be enjoyed!

Many recipes can be made more pantry friendly with quick substitutes like using dried herbs instead of fresh, bottled lemon juice vs fresh, frozen spinach vs fresh, etc.

I always find it fun to look at what tasty food that I can make with what’s already in my pantry!

What are your favourite pantry staples?

What are your favourite pantry friendly recipes?

Stay safe and be well!

Sloppy Joe Mac n CheeseSloppy Joe Mac n Cheese
Carrot Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese FrostingCarrot Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick and Easy Chinese Hot and Sour SoupQuick and Easy Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana BreadChocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Bolognese SauceBolognese Sauce
Butter Pecan CookiesButter Pecan Cookies
Kielbasa Sauerkraut SoupKielbasa Sauerkraut Soup
HummusHummus
Crispy Parmesan Roast PotatoesCrispy Parmesan Roast Potatoes
Cajun BBQ Shrimp Scampi LinguineCajun BBQ Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta with Kalamata Olives and FetaRoasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta with Kalamata Olives and Feta
Pad ThaiPad Thai
Split Pea SoupSplit Pea Soup
Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini SkilletCheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Skillet
Flourless Chocolate Almond CakeFlourless Chocolate Almond Cake
Spinach and Artichoke Dip PastaSpinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
Pecan Pie MuffinsPecan Pie Muffins
Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Shrimp Saganaki Linguine)Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Shrimp Saganaki Linguine)
Pepperoni Pizza CasserolePepperoni Pizza Casserole
Ultimate Fudgy Cocoa BrowniesUltimate Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
Tortellini ChiliTortellini Chili
Dark Chocolate and Cherry Aussie BitesDark Chocolate and Cherry Aussie Bites
Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper and Kalamata Olive Mac n CheeseGoat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper and Kalamata Olive Mac n Cheese
Ham and Bean SoupHam and Bean Soup
Cheesy Taco PastaCheesy Taco Pasta
Banana BreadBanana Bread
Creamy Brie Sweet Potato Pecan Pie SoupCreamy Brie Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Soup
Curried Red Lentil Soup with Chickpeas and QuinoaCurried Red Lentil Soup with Chickpeas and Quinoa
Dan Dan Mian (Noodles in Spicy Chinese Peanut Pork Sauce)Dan Dan Mian (Noodles in Spicy Chinese Peanut Pork Sauce)
Chorizo and Potato Tostadas with Fried EggsChorizo and Potato Tostadas with Fried Eggs
Cold Sesame NoodlesCold Sesame Noodles
Egg Drop SoupEgg Drop Soup
Lasagna SoupLasagna Soup
Caramel Soaked Almond CakeCaramel Soaked Almond Cake
One Pan 20 Minute Buffalo Chicken TortelliniOne Pan 20 Minute Buffalo Chicken Tortellini
Creamy Cabbage and Double Smoked Bacon SoupCreamy Cabbage and Double Smoked Bacon Soup
Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo PastaRoasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Sweet Potato and Peanut SoupSweet Potato and Peanut Soup
Peanut Butter CookiesPeanut Butter Cookies
Nanaimo BarsNanaimo Bars
Jalapeno Popper Bacon and Bean SoupJalapeno Popper Bacon and Bean Soup
Pozole Verde de Pollo (Green Mexican Hominy and Chicken Soup)Pozole Verde de Pollo (Green Mexican Hominy and Chicken Soup)
Lemony Lentil SoupLemony Lentil Soup
Cold Shanghai Wontons in Peanut Sauce and Chili OilCold Shanghai Wontons in Peanut Sauce and Chili Oil
Creole Split Pea SoupCreole Split Pea Soup
Corned Beef and Cabbage SoupCorned Beef and Cabbage Soup
Venezuelan Black Bean and Chorizo SoupVenezuelan Black Bean and Chorizo Soup
Jalapeno Popper Mac and CheeseJalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
Italian Sausage Stuffed Pepper SoupItalian Sausage Stuffed Pepper Soup
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi SoupCreamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Beefy Tortellini Tomato SoupBeefy Tortellini Tomato Soup
Dark Chocolate Souffle CheesecakeDark Chocolate Souffle Cheesecake
Spinach and Artichoke Egg MuffinsSpinach and Artichoke Egg Muffins
Creamy Cajun Tomato and Garlic Shrimp PastaCreamy Cajun Tomato and Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Huevos RancherosHuevos Rancheros
One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger CasseroleOne Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
Beef and Barley SoupBeef and Barley Soup
Roasted Cauliflower, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quiche with Quinoa CrustRoasted Cauliflower, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quiche with Quinoa Crust
Tuna and Caper Tomato PastaTuna and Caper Tomato Pasta
Egg Salad SandwichEgg Salad Sandwich
Horseradish Mashed Parsnips and Celery RootHorseradish Mashed Parsnips and Celery Root
Chicken Parmesan SoupChicken Parmesan Soup
Melting PotatoesMelting Potatoes
Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice SoupCreamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Ham and Egg Breakfast QuesadillasHam and Egg Breakfast Quesadillas
Chicken CacciatoreChicken Cacciatore
Asiago Roasted OnionsAsiago Roasted Onions
Spicy Garlic Shrimp PastaSpicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Cabbage Roll SoupCabbage Roll Soup
Buffalo Chicken Deviled EggsBuffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs
Honey Sriracha Roasted CarrotsHoney Sriracha Roasted Carrots
Meatball ParmesanMeatball Parmesan
Roasted Red Pepper HummusRoasted Red Pepper Hummus
Fried Tuna Ball Po BoyFried Tuna Ball Po Boy
Sloppy Joe'sSloppy Joe’s
Gingersnap CookiesGingersnap Cookies
Pot Roast Beef StroganoffPot Roast Beef Stroganoff
Cajun Red Beans and RiceCajun Red Beans and Rice
Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos)Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos)
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean DipRoasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean Dip
Spaghetti and Meatball SoupSpaghetti and Meatball Soup
Creamy White Chicken ChiliCreamy White Chicken Chili
Colcannon Soup (aka Irish Potato and Cabbage Soup with Bacon)Colcannon Soup (aka Irish Potato and Cabbage Soup with Bacon)
Chocolate Chip CookiesChocolate Chip Cookies
Jalapeno Popper Chicken SoupJalapeno Popper Chicken Soup
Creamy Chicken and Sundried Tomato PastaCreamy Chicken and Sundried Tomato Pasta
Slow Braised Beef Stroganoff SoupSlow Braised Beef Stroganoff Soup
Moroccan Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Quinoa SaladMoroccan Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Mashed White Beans with Spinach and OlivesMashed White Beans with Spinach and Olives
Cheesy Bacon Black Bean DipCheesy Bacon Black Bean Dip
Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer DipChipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip
Spaghetti alla PuttanescaSpaghetti alla Puttanesca
Chili Mac and CheeseChili Mac and Cheese
LasagnaLasagna
Black Bean, Corn and Quinoa Picadillo TacosBlack Bean, Corn and Quinoa Picadillo Tacos
Maccheroni Calabrese alla ArrabiataMaccheroni Calabrese alla Arrabiata
Chicken, Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese LasagnaChicken, Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Lasagna
Black Bean and Quinoa ChiliBlack Bean and Quinoa Chili
Easy Beef and Bean ChiliEasy Beef and Bean Chili

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  1. Carla says

    March 29, 2020 at 8:34 am

    I love this list but dear god spell check your title graphic

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    • kevin says

      March 29, 2020 at 9:05 am

      LOL Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Marybeth says

    March 29, 2020 at 9:58 am

    I really enjoyed perusing this list, and I pinned several recipes. It was perfect timing, as I am about to start my meal planning for the upcoming week. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Ann Fisher says

    March 29, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    Thank you ! It all looks so good.

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