Tasty Pantry Recipes That Make the Most of Ingredients You Already Have at Home
Raid your pantry for inspired and flavor-packed family dinners.
With the current “stay at home” orders in place, many of us are cooking more, while taking fewer trips to the grocery store. With these pantry recipes, you can easily make the most of your stocked pantry shelves, freezer stash, and the veggies already in your fridge to make a new tasty meal for the whole family.
From Good Housekeeping
BY BECCA MILLER AND KATE MERKER
Pot Sticker Stir-Fry
The best part about a stir-fry is that it works with plenty of veggies. Whatever you have in your fridge will work here – try asparagus, frozen peas, bell peppers, or anything else you have on hand for a nutrient packed dinner the whole family will love.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/easy/a25336771/pot-sticker-stir-fry-recipe/
BBQ Beef Nachos
Barbecue sauce is the secret ingredient that gives these nachos a little extra spice. No one will really know how easy it was to season this delicious dinner.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a29738667/bbq-beef-nachos-recipe/
Jalapeno-Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese
These two-cheese griddled sandwiches, with a deliciously crunchy parmesan crust, really pack a punch (read: jalapeños).
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a25890925/chrissy-teigen-jalapeno-parmesan-crusted-grilled-cheese-recipe/
Chicken With Creamy Spinach and Artichokes
Sour cream is the secret ingredient that adds rich creaminess to a simple veggie side that zests up the classic chicken breast.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/easy/a19854968/chicken-with-creamy-spinach-and-artichokes-recipe/
Smoky Maple Turkey Chili
Flavored with chipotle and maple syrup, this recipe can be frozen for up to three months. Make a big batch on the weekend and stock up for those days when you don’t feel like cooking!
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a47668/smoky-maple-turkey-chili-recipe/
Sheet Pan Chickpea Chicken
Prep the ingredients for this one-pan dinner in five minutes, sit back, and relax. A flavor-packed supper is a quick roast away.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/easy/a48192/sheet-pan-chickpea-chicken-recipe/
Mini Meatballs With Garlicky Tomatoes
These mini (and flavor-packed) bites are a new twist on meatball parmesan and can be tossed with pasta or white beans or spooned over polenta.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a28648640/mini-meatballs-garlic-tomatoes-recipe/
Tuscan Ragu
The addition of Italian sausage packs on the flavor without needing to invest in a whole bunch of dry spices.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a42353/30-minute-tuscan-ragu-pasta-recipe/
Patty Melts
This delicious mashup between a burger and a grilled cheese is made with ingredients you already have in your house.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/easy/a30172718/patty-melt-recipe/
Basil Chile Chicken Stir Fry
Skip takeout and raid your fridge to whip up this flavorful chicken stir fry at home.
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a38391/basil-chile-chicken-stir-fry-recipe/
Find the full article with more recipes on the Good Housekeeping website.