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Pantry Recipes to Get Dinner on the Table

February 23, 2021 by Ashley Leave a Comment

A collection of 100 pantry recipes that are simple, but delicious!

Regardless of your kitchen abilities, I hope this list of pantry recipes is helpful to you during this time. Some pantry recipes are more advanced than others but I think there is a wide range of recipes that fit all skill levels as well as all diets.

I can only imagine how difficult this time is for all of you. There are a lot of things happening that are concerning & worrisome. One thing I want to make sure none of you have to worry about is what you’re going to eat & where your next meal is coming from. Whether you’re riding out ‘social distancing’ by yourself, or you’ve got a whole family to worry about, I want to do whatever I can to make this time a little less uncomfortable.

A few things to keep in mind while reading & cooking these pantry recipes:
  1. You will most likely have to make substitutions using what you have & that’s okay, it will still be nutritious & delicious!
  2. There may be some improvising that is to be done to make some of these pantry recipes work. Just stay calm, look at what you have & try to think of a way to make it work!
  3. Everyone’s pantry’s are filled with different things & everyones preparedness levels are very different, but try to remember that you are doing your best, & that’s all you need to focus on!
  4. Try (I know it’s impossible, I’m guilty of it too) not to compare what you’re cooking & eating to what others are cooking & eating. Everyone’s circumstances & resources are different, therefore they will be doing things differently than you will.
  5. I am always here if you have any questions, need advice, or just want someone to talk to someone during this weird & hard to navigate time.
  6. Try to take this as an opportunity to get creative in the kitchen & at the very least, try to have some fun with cooking.
dutch oven filled with chili next to a set of serving bowls and a wooden serving spoon
Mom’s Chili – Pantry Recipe

All right guys, lets get to the food! This is a compilation of pantry recipes from bloggers, recipe developers & cookbook authors that I’ve put together to help you out. I have not tried all of these recipes but they are all people I trust & people who have been recipe developing for a long time!


  1. Millennial Kitchen – Mom’s Chili https://www.millennialkitchen.com/momschili
  2. Smitten Kitchen – Chocolate Olive Oil Cake https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/chocolate-olive-oil-cake-more-book-tour/
  3. Half Baked Harvest – Quick Pantry Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Burrata https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/quick-pantry-pasta/
  4. Just a Taste – 30 Minute Homemade Tortillas https://www.justataste.com/30-minute-homemade-flour-tortillas-recipe/
  5. Love and Lemons – Best Lentil Soup https://www.loveandlemons.com/best-lentil-soup/
  6. Fork in the Kitchen – Instant Pot Vegetarian Refried Beans https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/vegetarian-refried-beans/
  7. Uncork and Fork – Egg Drop Soup https://www.uncorkandfork.com/home/eggdropsoup
  8. Pinch of Yum – 5 Ingredient Green Curry https://pinchofyum.com/green-curry#tasty-recipes-39351
  9. Pioneer Woman – 7 Can Soup https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/seven-can-soup/
  10. Andy Baraghani (Epicurious) – Pantry Pasta https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pantry-pasta-with-garlic-anchovies-and-parmesan
  11. The Defined Dish – One Pot Hamburger Helper http://www.thedefineddish.com/one-pot-hamburger-helper/
  12. Pinch of Yum – Vegetarian Chili https://pinchofyum.com/vegetarian-chili#tasty-recipes-59126
  13. Oh So Delicioso – German Pancakes https://ohsodelicioso.com/german-pancakes/#wprm-recipe-container-16635
  14. What’s Gaby Cooking – Garlic Crack Sauce Pasta https://whatsgabycooking.com/garlic-crack-sauce-pasta/
  15. Butternut Bakery – Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies https://butternutbakeryblog.com/easy-chocolate-chip-cookies/
  16. Oh So Delicioso – Crepes https://ohsodelicioso.com/crepes/#wprm-recipe-container-16969
  17. Pinch of Yum – 5 Ingredient Vegan Vodka Pasta https://pinchofyum.com/5-ingredient-vegan-vodka-pasta#tasty-recipes-49396
  18. Life is But a Dish – Momo’s Egg Salad https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/momos-egg-salad/
  19. The Wooden Skillet – Healthy Oatmeal Bake https://thewoodenskillet.com/warm-cinnamon-oatmeal-bake-apples-blueberries-and-peaches/
  20. Love and Lemons – Vegan Corn Chowder https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-corn-chowder/
  21. Fork in the Kitchen – Socca (Chickpea Flatbread) https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/socca-chickpea-flatbread/
  22. Life is But a Dish – No Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/no-bake-oatmeal-energy-bites/#tasty-recipes-14284
  23. The Defined Dish – One Pot Taco Pasta http://www.thedefineddish.com/one-pot-taco-pasta/
  24. Life is But a Dish – Easy Picadillo https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/easy-picadillo/
  25. The Modern Proper – Falafel https://themodernproper.com/falafel
  26. What’s Gaby Cooking – Roasted Red Pepper Pasta https://whatsgabycooking.com/red-pepper-pasta-with-mushroom-and-spinach/
  27. Pinch of Yum – Quinoa Black Bean Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers https://pinchofyum.com/quinoa-black-bean-crockpot-stuffed-peppers
  28. Fork in the Kitchen – Super Simple Tuna Orzo Salad https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/super-simple-tuna-orzo-salad/
  29. Half Baked Harvest – Crispy Persian Rice with Spiced Golden Chickpeas https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crispy-persian-rice/
  30. Life is But a Dish – Simple Tuna Salad https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/simple-tuna-salad/
  31. Pinch of Yum – Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry https://pinchofyum.com/creamy-thai-sweet-potato-curry#tasty-recipes-41678
  32. Love and Lemons – Vegetarian Black Bean Enchiladas https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegetarian-enchiladas/
  33. The Wooden Skillet – Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili https://thewoodenskillet.com/creamy-slow-cooker-white-chicken-chili/
  34. Life is But a Dish – Easy Instant Pot Pasta https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/easy-instant-pot-pasta/
  35. The Defined Dish – Martha’s Mexican Rice http://www.thedefineddish.com/marthas-mexican-rice/
  36. Fork in the Kitchen – Red Wine Spaghetti https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/red-wine-spaghetti/
  37. Rachel Ray – Pasta Puttanesca https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/pasta-puttanesca-recipe-1911181
  38. Life is But a Dish – Instant Pot Pinto Beans https://ohsodelicioso.com/instant-pot-pinto-beans/
  39. What’s Gaby Cooking – Lemon Spaghetti with Tuna and Breadcrumbs https://whatsgabycooking.com/lemon-spaghetti-with-tuna-and-breadcrumbs/
  40. Love and Lemons – Chickpea Salad Sandwiches https://www.loveandlemons.com/chickpea-salad/
  41. Just a Taste – Soft Pretzel Twists https://www.justataste.com/homemade-soft-pretzel-twists-recipe/
  42. Life is But a Dish – Coconut Rice https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/easy-instant-pot-coconut-rice-and-stove-top-directions/
  43. The Defined Dish – Whole30 Chicken and Sausage Gumbo http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-chicken-and-sausage-gumbo/
  44. Frosting and Fettuccine – Cookie Butter Cake https://frostingandfettuccine.com/cookie-butter-cake/#wprm-recipe-container-3306
  45. Oh So Delicioso – Panera Black Bean Soup https://ohsodelicioso.com/vegetarian-black-bean-soup/
  46. Love and Lemons – Curried Lentil Salad https://www.loveandlemons.com/lentil-salad-recipe/
  47. Just a Taste – Easy Homemade Soda Bread https://www.justataste.com/easy-homemade-soda-bread-recipe/
  48. What’s Gaby Cooking – Cheesy Kale Pasts https://whatsgabycooking.com/cheesy-kale-pasta/
  49. The Wooden Skillet – Vegan Pumpkin Chili https://thewoodenskillet.com/pumpkin-chili-recipe/
  50. The Defined Dish – Tikka Masala Lentils http://www.thedefineddish.com/tikka-masala-lentils/
  51. Pioneer Woman – Bean with Bacon Soup https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/bean-with-bacon-soup/
  52. The Wooden Skillet – Coconut Chia Pudding https://thewoodenskillet.com/dreamy-coconut-chia-pudding-with-blueberries/
  53. Pioneer Woman – Pancake Mini Muffins https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/pancake-mini-muffins/
  54. Love and Lemons – Creamy Pasta Pomodoro https://www.loveandlemons.com/pasta-pomodoro/
  55. What’s Gaby Cooking – Mexican Pinto Beans https://whatsgabycooking.com/mexican-pinto-beans/
  56. Bon Appétit – Split Pea Soup https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/split-pea-soup
  57. The Wooden Skillet – Sweet Potato Tacos with Maple Tahini https://thewoodenskillet.com/sweet-potato-tacos-maple-tahini/
  58. Pioneer Woman – Spaghetti Sauce https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/spaghetti-sauce/
  59. The Defined Dish – 5 Ingredient Green Chile Stew http://www.thedefineddish.com/5-ingredient-green-chile-stew/
  60. Just a Taste – Turkey Taco Stew https://www.justataste.com/turkey-taco-stew/
  61. What’s Gaby Cooking – Sun-Dried Tomato and Kale Pasta https://whatsgabycooking.com/sun-dried-tomato-and-kale-pasta/
  62. Bon Appétit – Simple and Speedy Pasta https://www.bonappetit.com/columns/providers/article/comforting-dinners-pantry-staples
  63. The Wooden Skillet – Dijon Chicken Skillet https://thewoodenskillet.com/dairy-free-dijon-chicken-skillet/
  64. Bon Appétit – Carbonara https://www.bonappetit.com/columns/providers/article/comforting-dinners-pantry-staples
  65. The Defined Dish – Whole30 Salmon Croquettes http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-salmon-croquettes/
  66. Kelli Foster (The Kitchn) – Slow Cooker Sausage & Lentil Stew https://www.thekitchn.com/sausage-lentil-soup-267145
  67. Frosting and Fettuccine – Coffee Cookies with Chocolate Chunks https://frostingandfettuccine.com/chocolate-chunk-coffee-cookies/
  68. Emma Christensen (The Kitchn) – Fried Cauliflower Rice https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-fried-cauliflower-rice-207661
  69. The Wooden Skillet – How to Cook Frozen Chicken in the IP https://thewoodenskillet.com/how-to-shred-chicken-breast-3-ways/
  70. Amy Palanjian (The Kitchn) – Huevos Rancheros Tacos https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-huevos-rancheros-tacos-253245
  71. Love and Lemons – Best Shakshuka https://www.loveandlemons.com/shakshuka-recipe/
  72. Sheela Prakash (The Kitchn) – Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta https://www.thekitchn.com/bang-bang-shrimp-pasta-262083
  73. Just a Taste – Slow Cooker Chicken Chili https://www.justataste.com/slow-cooker-chicken-chili-recipe/
  74. Kate Winslow (The Kitchn) – Vegan Slow Cooker Chickpea Tikka Masala https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-chickpea-tikka-masala-239539
  75. The Modern Proper – Red Beans and Rice https://themodernproper.com/red-beans-and-rice
  76. The Defined Dish – Creamy Tortilla-Less Soup http://www.thedefineddish.com/creamy-tortilla-less-soup/
  77. The Wooden Skillet – Tuna Salad https://thewoodenskillet.com/my-favorite-tuna-salad-with-avocado/
  78. The Modern Proper – Meatballs with Tomato Sauce https://themodernproper.com/meatballs-with-tomato-sauce
  79. Sheela Prakash (The Kitchn) – Roasted Tomato Soup https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-roasted-tomato-soup-234425
  80. Kelli Foster (The Kitchn) – Chicken and Biscuit Casserole https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chicken-and-biscuit-casserole-239680
  81. What’s Gaby Cooking – Stove Top Beans https://whatsgabycooking.com/stovetop-beans/
  82. Christine Gallary (The Kitchn) – Stovetop Tuna Orzo Casserole https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-stovetop-tuna-orzo-casserole-with-broccoli-226532
  83. The Defined Dish – One Pot “Yummy Pasta” http://www.thedefineddish.com/one-pot-yummy-pasta/
  84. Megan Gordon (The Kitchn) – Vegan Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-vegan-creamy-curried-cauliflower-soup-187007
  85. Frosting and Fettuccine – Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chunks https://frostingandfettuccine.com/pumpkin-bars-with-chocolate-chunks/
  86. Christine Gallary (The Kitchn) – Mini Polenta Grilled Cheese https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-polenta-grilled-cheese-with-zesty-marinara-226992
  87. What’s Gaby Cooking – Roasted Tomato Basil Soup https://whatsgabycooking.com/roasted-tomato-basil-soup/
  88. Weelicious – Tuna Pasta Salad https://weelicious.com/tuna-pasta-salad/
  89. Love and Lemons – Creamy Tomato Soup https://www.loveandlemons.com/tomato-soup/
  90. The Modern Proper – African Peanut Soup https://themodernproper.com/african-peanut-soup
  91. The Modern Proper – Coconut Curry Ramen https://themodernproper.com/coconut-curry-ramen
  92. The Wooden Skillet – Salsa Verde Chicken https://thewoodenskillet.com/salsa-verde-chicken-slow-cooker-instant-pot/
  93. The Modern Proper – Oat Scones https://themodernproper.com/oat-scones
  94. The Defined Dish – Whole30 Tuna Cakes with Smoked Paprika Aioli http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-tuna-cakes-with-smoked-paprika-aioli/
  95. Millennial Kitchen – Spicy Bean Dip https://www.millennialkitchen.com/recipes/spicy-bean-dip
  96. Half Baked Harvest – 30 Minute Indian Pumpkin Butter Chickpeas https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/30-minute-indian-pumpkin-butter-chickpeas/
  97. Just a Taste – One Pot Chicken and Yellow Rice https://www.justataste.com/one-pot-chicken-yellow-rice-recipe/
  98. The Defined Dish – Salsa Verde Shredded Beef Bowls http://www.thedefineddish.com/salsa-verde-shredded-beef-bowls/
  99. The Wooden Skillet – Flax Granola with Milk and Honey https://thewoodenskillet.com/homemade-flax-granola-milk-honey/
  100. What’s Gaby Cooking – Curry Lentil Soup https://whatsgabycooking.com/curry-lentil-soup/

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