You haven’t been to the grocery store since last week, you’re hungry and you have no ideas. Pantry staple recipes to the rescue!
Open up the cabinets, fridge and freezer, and treat what you find like your personal Ready, Steady, Cook. Onions? A can of chickpeas? Frozen mince? A wan tomato? A jar of pesto? Or even sparser—garlic, eggs, water? Challenge accepted.
Whether you head to the shops for a few extras, or get creative by swapping in what you have on hand, this soup-from-a-stone kind of meal is sometimes the most satisfying. To give a little inspiration, we bet your pantry staples and refrigerator dregs could produce at least a few of the following pantry staple recipes.Â
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Chilli, lemon and garlic spaghetti
Dish up a fast and delicious pasta dinner tonight.
Pasta alla vodka
A speedy dinner idea for solo diners.
Savoury mince
This savoury mince is so tasty and versatile.
5 ingredient dan dan noodles
An easy 20-minute dinner for camping trips or at home on the stove!
Spaghetti carbonara
This spaghetti carbonara recipe requires just a few ingredients. It’s low in effort and high in flavour.
Julie Goodwin’s quick orecchiette pasta
Dinner in 20 minutes.
Tuna potato cakes
You say scallop, we say cake.
Corn and bacon fritters with avocado dressing
Fritters are quick to make and delicious to eat.
Five ingredient pea pesto bruschetta
Try something a little different for breakfast or a tasty snack.
5-ingredient smoky mixed bean quesadillas
These easy quesadillas are super easy to make with only five ingredients and pantry staples!
Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes
You’ll love the ease with which this tasty meal can be thrown together.
Zucchini ‘spaghetti’ with tomato and fetta
Oodles of zoodles.
Basic risotto
Start with the basics and build from there!
Spaghetti carbonara
This authentic Italian spaghetti carbonara uses egg yolks to achieve its iconic silky texture.
Nan’s lemon chicken
Taste the nostalgia.
Broccoli mac and cheese
How can mac and cheese get better?
Tomato, prosciutto and mozzarella tart
This simple tomato and prosciutto tart is taken to the next level with a zesty olive-based green sauce.
Sweet potato bubble and squeak
This old favourite has been revamped using sweet potato as the star. Served with poached eggs and fetta, it’s a must-have for your next brunch menu
Vegetable and chickpea fritters
Fabulously tasty and loaded with veggies, this handy fritter recipe is a perfect lunchbox-filler. You can also serve them with bacon and a lovely poached egg for more substantial meal.
Penne napoletana
A timeless combination of tasty flavours come together to create this simple weeknight pasta dish.
Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds
This delectable vegetarian pasta is packed with mushrooms, pecorino and crunchy almonds. Delish! It’s also good for diabetics.
Pea fritters with avocado goat’s cheese
Savoury pea fritters, perfect for brunch or lunch! Tasty, golden and green these fritters are a delicious alternative to corn. They are also suitable for diabetics.
Salmon and quinoa salad
Enjoy this deliciously fresh salmon and quinoa salad for lunch or dinner any night of the week.
Quick bacon and cheese macaroni
Pop some healthy veggies into the kids favourite macaroni and cheese dish. With grated carrot, broccoli and crispy bacon rashers there’s no need to feel guilty about this cheesy pasta delight.
Roasted capsicum and tomato pasta with salsa verde
There’s no need to feel guilty with this delicious pasta. Brimming with fresh capsicum, capers, garlic and tomatoes it’s as healthy as it is delicious.
Simple satisfying lasagne with basic tomato sauce
Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]
Spiced vegetable omelettes
Start your day off on the right tastebuds with this delicious spicy vegetarian omelette.
Tuna and rice bake
Some leftover rice, a can of tuna and a few pantry ingredients are all you need to whip up this simple and satisfying tuna and rice bake for dinner tonight.
Honey soy chicken skewers
A quick and easy dinner idea
Toast with avocado, tahini and sumac tomatoes
This healthy and delicious toast topping combination will leave you wanting savoury breakfasts every day. The combination of creamy smashed avocado, nutty tahini and roasted sumac tomatoes creates a beautiful meal.
Couscous tabbouleh with chickpeas
Ideal as part of a low-fat diet, this salad is satisfying, tasty and healthy.
Garlicky lemon chicken
This easy chicken recipe is delicious served with a crisp green salad or beans.
Turkey meatballs with simple tomato sauce
An easy dish of turkey meatballs with simple tomato sauce for all ages to enjoy.
Pasta with zucchini and lemon garlic sauce
This delicious yet simple pasta dish is packed with veggies and can be whipped up quickly and easily. In fact, you’ll have most of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge already.
Chicken, tomato and feta rissoles
Take your rissoles in a tasty new direction with chicken mince, and the delicious flavour of crumbly feta and acidic tomatoes.
Chilli beans
Chilli beans can be served either hot or cold. Store beans, covered, in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep any leftover bread in the freezer to use at a later date. Note
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