When the snow piles up and stepping outside isn’t an option, it’s time to get creative with what you have on hand.
From hearty pasta and rice dishes to protein-packed beans, lentils, eggs, and ground chicken or beef, these 40 pantry-friendly meals are both comforting and surprisingly delicious.
Cottage pie with Ground Beef Recipe
Easy ground meat pie prepared with ground beef. Without peas but super flavorful!
Cacio e Pepe with Parmesan Recipe
A Roman, 3-ingredient pasta dish. It's creamy, comforting, quick to prepare, and perfect for learning Italian food classics at home.
Fried Rice with Frozen Vegetables Recipe
Use frozen veggies to make this last minute fried rice. You can make this meal in a wok or large skillet, either will work!
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Quick and easy Asian inspired Chicken cabbage stir-fry prepared in a skillet pan. This dish is my last-minute dinner idea, and it's very beginner-friendly.
Hoosier Stew Recipe
Originally from Indiana, green beans, potatoes, and smoked sausage make for a hearty and comforting meal.
Canned Pinto Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
Creamy pinto beans prepared with sausages and served up with rice. This is a quick and effortless stove top weeknight dinner meal.
One-Pot Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Flavorful Chinese chicken noodle soup. Comes together super easily. Make it and have your comforting Asian noodle soup ready within 20 minutes! Healthy homemade Asian noodle soup, oriental soup, Chinese egg noodle soup.
Canned Corned Beef and Vegetables Recipe
Canned corned beef and vegetables make a quick, budget-friendly meal with minimal effort. Just dump, simmer, and enjoy a hearty dish.
Baked Black Bean Corn Quesadilla Recipe
Baked Quesadillas stuffed with a spiced black bean corn filling.
Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe
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Roasted cauliflower mac and cheese makes a delicious weeknight meal. Make this skinny cauliflower with the French cheesy bechamel sauce. Pop it into the oven to roast and watch the crispy cheese crust impatiently with a fork in the hand while it's bubbling in the oven. Meatless comfort food.
Black Bean and Corn Chili with Shredded Chicken
Black bean and corn chili with shredded chicken is rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. A cozy meal that’s easy to make and always a hit.
5 Layer Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce Recipe
A comforting lasagna with creamy béchamel, flavorful meat sauce, and perfectly baked pasta layers that come together in every delicious bite.
Creamy Mixed Vegetable Korma with Yogurt Recipe
Vegetable Korma is a creamy curry with mixed vegetables, yogurt, and spices. I recommend making it in order to use up mixed vegetables that are about to go bad in your fridge.
Yat Gaw Mein Soup with Chicken - Yakamein Recipe
This yakamein Chinese creole noodle soup is going to be your new favorite Friday night fakeout meal. So simple to prepare in one-pot and so very flavorful, you can't go wrong with this yat gaw mein.
Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry Recipe
A wholesome, vibrant chickpea curry prepared with coconut milk and selected spices.
Shakshuka with Feta Recipe
The popular basic Shakshuka Mediterranean brunch has been a staple in my home for years. Shakshuka with Feta is my new obsession!
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
One-pot flavor packed easy red beans and rice with sausages. This will be your new dinner favorite!
Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe
A smooth Turkish soup made with split red lentils and a selection of spices. This soup is then topped with a refreshing topping.
Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Chow Mein is quickly prepared by stir-frying the ingredients over high heat in a shallow pan or wok.
French Green Lentils with Sausage
Green lentils cooked with sausages and some veggies. This is a wholesome one pot dinner meal.
Cheeseburger Soup without Potatoes
Easy low carb one pot cheeseburger soup prepared without potatoes or any other veggies. This is for the lazy home cook.
Quick Haluski Recipe
This is a quick Haluski (Cabbage and noodles with bacon) which I picked up from a Slovak cook back when I was working in a hotel. This was our staff food because the dish comes together really quickly, it's delicious and you can adjust it to your liking.
Tomato Tuna Tart Recipe
A French savory tart with tuna, tomato, and Dijon mustard. Subtle herb flavors transport you to the Mediterranean French coast.
Tibetan Thukpa Recipe
Tibetan Thukpa Soup with vegetables and a protein of your choice. I chose to add chicken.
Beanie Weenies Recipe
My gourmet twist on Beanie Weenies with Frankfurters, baked beans, fresh ingredients and a selection of herbs and savory spices.
Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
Cheesy over crispy fried onion, slices of cooked potatoes and eggs. Simple seasoning but bursting with authentic alpine Tyrol flavors! Originally the one pan skillet recipe includes lard pieces, so to make this a non-veg recipe just add lard (or bacon if necessary) during the frying process. Often while leftover cooked potatoes from the previous day are used to prepare this skillet meal, making this a perfect dish to reuse leftovers!
Vegetarian Potato Goulash Recipe
Make this wholesome Austrian potato goulash your own by adding sour cream, or skip the diary and make it vegan. This is a one-pot & gluten-free meatless goulash recipe.
Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe
Nutritious and delicious Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe to warm up your soul and your belly.
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine Recipe
Homemade creamy alfredo fettuccine topped with a golden skillet cooked chicken breast. This is so good!!
Spinach Cream Cheese Chicken Roulade (Ballotine) Recipe
Chicken roulade, also called ballotine, are stuffed with a creamy spinach filling. This recipe comes with a flavor-packed sauce.
Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
Crispy juicy perfectly cooked chicken thighs. You will just need 4 ingredients to make this from scratch.
Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Rich and savory, this Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff features tender beef in a creamy sauce, perfect for pairing with your favorite sides.
Singapore Noodles Recipe
You will crave for this easy homemade from scratch Singapore Noodle dish. You can omit the egg and prawns to make the dish suitable for a veg diet.
Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe
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Easy hibachi style fried rice copycat recipe. Make this dish your own by choosing your favorite protein ingredients. I added chicken and eggs in mine.
Cheesy Baked Polenta and Egg with Bacon
Creamy polenta meets gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and a perfectly baked egg in this Romanian-inspired dish. A comforting meal that’s simple yet indulgent.
One Pan Spiced Chicken and Rice
Aromatic one-pan chicken and rice that comes together effortlessly within 25 minutes. Add this to your weekly dinner rotation!
Prisoner's Pasta (Pasta alla Carcerata) Recipe
A flavor packed rigatoni pasta dish from Rome. The sauce contains Italian pork sausage, tomato, cream, and brandy.
Coconut Milk Shrimp Curry Recipe
A comforting and bright-colored shrimp curry prepared with coconut milk.
Baked 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
Baked to perfection with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, this 3 cheese mac and cheese is the ultimate casserole dish. Gooey, golden, and cheesy!
One Pan Ground Beef and Vegetables Recipe
Here's a quick, flavorful one-pan ground beef and vegetable dinner that's perfect for busy nights. Easy to make, packed with protein and veggies, and cleanup is a breeze!
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