35 Delicious Pantry Recipes That Use What's Already in Your Cabinets and Freezer (2024)

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.

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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.

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These two-cheese griddled sandwiches, with a deliciously crunchy parmesan crust, really pack a punch (read: jalapeños).

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Sour cream is the secret ingredient that adds rich creaminess to a simple veggie side that zests up the classic chicken breast.

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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!

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Prep the ingredients for this one-pan dinner in five minutes, sit back, and relax. A flavor-packed supper is a quick roast away.

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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.

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This easy salad is the perfect way to turn canned tuna into a delicious dinner.

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Turn a can of trusty chickpeas into a deliciously crave-worthy snack.

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Top tip: To make the best bites in a whole batch of nachos, toss chips with sturdy ingredients and cheese. Then, once baked, top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes for a cooling fresh hit of veggies.

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For extra added flavor, simmer the soup with leftover pecorino rinds. They add an extra cheesy flavor that makes any vegetarian soup richer.

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Upgrade your eggs with any herbs that you have hanging out in the fridge. They turn an ordinary dish into a crowd-pleasing brunch menu must-have.

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The addition of Italian sausage packs on the flavor without needing to invest in a whole bunch of dry spices.

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This delicious mashup between a burger and a grilled cheese is made with ingredients you already have in your house.

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Spinach adds a dose of key nutrients to this decadent pasta dish. But if you don't have any on hand, another leafy green, like baby kale or Swiss chard, is the perfect swap.

A spoonful of homemade chili takes this summer classic (well, anytime classic!) to the next level.

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No need to make cornbread and chili — in a cast iron skillet, with this dinner recipe, you can make both at once, pie-style.

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This elegant side is made with only five ingredients (and they're already in your kitchen!).

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When you taste how hearty and flavorful this classic meal is, you'd think someone carefully prepared it in the kitchen all day. In truth, it only takes 25 minutes!

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Onions, slowly cooked until deep brown and caramelized, give this classic its distinctive flavor. Great for a party, this recipe is easily doubled; Simply cook the onions in two skillets.

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