Recipes You Can Prepare Using Kitchen Staples

Photo by Frances Janisch

Pantry Staples

• Red or white wine
• Rice
• Pasta
• Onions and garlic
• Canned beans
• Canned broth
• Jarred marinara sauce
• Canned tomatoes
• Canned tuna
• Balsamic vinegar
• Olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and spices

Refrigerator Staples

• Fresh herbs of choice
• Bagged mixed greens
• Parmesan
• Butter
• Hummus
• Pesto
• Eggs
• Dijon mustard
• Carrots
• Lemons (or limes)
   

Freezer Staples

• Mixed berries
• Peas
• Tortillas
• Bread
• Bread crumbs
• Piecrusts
• Shrimp
• Chicken breasts
• Ground beef
• Bacon

Here are the recipes you can make using these―and only these―ingredients.
 

Appetizers

• Last-Minute Spinach Dip
• Chickpeas-Balsamic-Vinegar-Bruschetta
• Smashed Peas with Mint Bruschetta
• Cheese Crisps
• French Bread with Garlic
• Rustic Bread with Parmesan
   

Risottos

• Simple Risotto with Pesto
• Lemon-Parsley Risotto
• Sweet Pea Risotto
• Creamy Parmesan Risotto
   

Sides

• Cumin Carrot Fries
• Perfectly Cooked Brown Rice
• Perfectly Cooked White Rice
• White Beans with Olive Oil
• Broccoli with Lemon Crumbs
• Lemon Spinach
• Mixed Green Salad
• Garlic Butter Broccoli
• Sautéed Greens
   

Sandwiches, Burritos, and Quesadillas

• Hot Grilled Cheese
• Red Bean and Spinach Burritos
• Monterey Jack Quesadillas
• Spinach Quesadillas
   

Pastas

• Pasta Carbonara
• Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
   

Egg Dishes

• Eggs with Red Onion and Spinach
• Eggs with Herbs
   

Extras

• White Bean Topping
• Vinaigrette in a Jar
• Parmesan Croutons
• Pesto Croutons