Look through these recipes for pantry meals, then browse through your local supermarket and your own pantry. You'll come up with many recipes you can make with a well stored pantry; and I feel that's one of the best ways to feel secure in this uncertain world.
Pantry Meals
- Crockpot Turkey Cassoulet
You can substitute a 12 oz. can of white meat chicken, drained, for the turkey tenderloin to make this a true pantry recipe.
- Crockpot White Beans and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Creamy beans and spicy sun dried tomatoes combine to make a delicious and super easy vegetarian entree.
- Tomato Cabbage Bisque
This lovely soup can be made with evaporated milk instead of fresh milk; that means it will be a bit more rich.
- Risotto
True risotto uses arborio rice, chicken broth, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. But you can use regular rice and (gasp!) canned Parmesan cheese in this simple and comforting recipe.
- Brown Bread Sandwiches
Dried fruits are very nutritious and full of fiber. This filling works well with any type of dark bread; whole wheat or cracked wheat would be delicious too. And try grilling it for a whole new taste!
- Florentine Crab and Bean Soup
This simple soup tastes so rich and elegant, yet is ready to eat in about 25 minutes.
- Skillet Spaghetti
Leave out the meatballs, and this quick and easy skillet main dish recipe is just as delicious.
- Black Beans and Fusilli
Dried pasta and canned beans are an unbeatable combination for quick and delicious meals. Use any type of bean and pasta you like in this easy recipe.
- Cracker Bread Rollups
These easy and pretty spiral sandwich recipes are made using staple pantry ingredients, all rolled up in cracker bread to make a wrap sandwich.
- Baked Turkey Sandwiches
Use canned chicken instead of the turkey, and good old canned Parmesan cheese instead of the Swiss and this recipe can be made with shelf stable ingredients.
- Spicy Red Beans and Rice
Zatarain's is one brand of the mix used in this easy and super quick recipe.
- Bean and Tuna Salad
Canned beans and good quality canned tuna make a fabulous classic salad in just a few seconds.
- Beans and Pasta in Clam Sauce
Canned clams add great flavor to beans and pasta in this delicious recipe.
- Ham and Rice Skillet Meal
Just leave out the broccoli if you don't have it, or substitute canned drained green beans. Keep a few very small canned hams on hand for meals like this.
- Updated Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Try grilling this great sandwich recipe on some whole wheat or rye bread; yum.
- Peanut Butter Granola Wrap Sandwiches
Granola, dried cherries, and peanut butter make a fabulous filling for whole wheat or plain tortillas.
- Greek Shrimp and Rice
Good old canned Parmesan cheese along with canned shrimp, a rice pilaf mix, and onions combine in this delicious and easy main dish recipe.
- Tuna Pizza
Beans mashed with herbs make a fabulous pizza sauce in this delicious and unusual cold pizza recipe.
- Grilled Salmon Sandwiches
Substitute canned Parmesan cheese for the Swiss in this sandwich to turn it into a pantry-friendly grilled sammie.
- Salmon with Fettuccine
Use bottled Alfredo sauce and canned peas in this delicious recipe. This one is good enough for company!
