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Pantry Staple Recipes

  • 13
    Apr
    30-Minute Dinners, Budget-Friendly Meals, Family Dinners, Main Dishes, Pantry Staple Recipes, Quick & Easy

    Ham Fried Rice

    Ham Fried Rice

    This ham fried rice turns leftover ham, cold rice and frozen vegetables into a 20-minute dinner. A budget-friendly skillet meal that beats takeout.

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  • 23
    Mar
    Budget-Friendly Meals, Desserts, Easter Recipes, Holiday Cooking, Mother’s Day Recipes, Pantry Staple Recipes

    Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    These carrot cake bars are soft, lightly spiced and topped with cream cheese frosting. A one-pan dessert made with pantry staples and a few carrots.

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  • 16
    Mar
    Budget-Friendly Meals, Cooking Basics, Father’s Day Recipes, Pantry Staple Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

    Fluffy Baked Potatoes

    Fluffy Baked Potatoes

    These baked potatoes have crisp, salty skins and fluffy centers, with no foil needed. A simple oven method for a cheap side or a full loaded dinner.

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  • 9
    Mar
    Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Noodles & Pasta, Pantry Staple Recipes, Side Dishes

    Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese

    This healthy baked mac and cheese blends cauliflower into a creamy cheddar sauce and uses whole wheat pasta. A lighter comfort food kids still love.

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  • 9
    Mar
    30-Minute Dinners, Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Main Dishes, Pantry Staple Recipes

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Lightened Up)

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Lightened Up)

    This lightened-up creamy garlic Parmesan chicken uses Greek yogurt in place of cream for a rich sauce with less fat. A one-skillet dinner in 30 minutes.

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  • 9
    Mar
    Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Main Dishes, One-Pot Meals, Pantry Staple Recipes, Soups, Stews & Chili, Vegetarian

    9 Healthy Comfort Food Recipes That Actually Taste Amazing

    9 Healthy Comfort Food Recipes That Actually Taste Amazing

    9 healthy comfort food recipes, from lightened-up mac and cheese to lentil chili, plus the simple swaps that make any favorite lighter.

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  • 9
    Feb
    30-Minute Dinners, Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Pantry Staple Recipes, Quick & Easy

    BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

    BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

    BBQ chicken flatbread pizzas top naan or flatbread with saucy shredded chicken, red onion and melted mozzarella. A 20-minute dinner kids love.

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  • 9
    Feb
    30-Minute Dinners, Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Noodles & Pasta, Pantry Staple Recipes

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

    Creamy tuna pasta bake folds pasta, canned tuna and peas into a simple cheese sauce under a crisp crumb topping. A pantry dinner for four.

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  • 9
    Feb
    30-Minute Dinners, Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Pantry Staple Recipes, Quick & Easy

    Baked Chicken Tacos

    Baked Chicken Tacos

    Baked chicken tacos fill crunchy taco shells with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese and bake them until melted and crisp. Ready in 25 minutes.

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  • 9
    Feb
    30-Minute Dinners, Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Pantry Staple Recipes, Quick & Easy

    Hidden-Veggie Sloppy Joes

    Hidden-Veggie Sloppy Joes

    Hidden veggie sloppy joes simmer ground beef with finely grated carrot, onion and bell pepper in a sweet, tangy sauce. A 30-minute family dinner.

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