Get dinner on the table quickly with delicious recipes using pantry, fridge, and freezer staples. Every recipe comes from allrecipes.com, the world's largest community of home cooks. Find creative uses for that can of beans, box of pasta, and jar of salsa in your pantry. Dig into halloumi-harissa toast, butternut bisque, pesto risotto, and more. Plus, sweet treats and easy appetizers to wow guests.
MASTHEAD • Pantry Power™ 2022
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
LAST-MINUTE MEALS • Clear your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer shelves with these dinner ideas. Our Allrecipes Allstars—some of the most engaged home cooks and active community members—show you how to whip up dinner with ingredients you likely have on hand.
WELL-STOCKED • You likely already have many of these items in your kitchen. If not, it’s time to stock up. These ingredients are at the heart of the recipes in this special issue.
GET CRACKIN’ • START (OR END) THE DAY WITH PROTEIN-PACKED EGGS. THIS VERSATILE INGREDIENT, PLUS A FEW PANTRY STAPLES, MAKES FOR QUICK ON-THE-GO MORNING MEALS AND BREAKFAST-FOR-DINNER DELIGHTS.
EASY APPS • NEED CROWD-PLEASING BITES AND DIPS? WE HAVE AN APP FOR THAT. PARTY-GOERS WON’T KNOW THESE RECIPES WERE A BREEZE TO MAKE WITH COMMON KITCHEN INGREDIENTS.
GLOBAL PANTRY • TRANSFORM BEANS, RICE, AND EGGS INTO FLAVOR-PACKED MEALS USING MUST-STOCK CONDIMENTS, INCLUDING HARISSA, GOCHUJANG, GREEN CHILES, AND TAHINI. THESE RECIPES ARE SURE TO PREVENT FLAVOR FATIGUE.
TUNA 4 WAYS • THE HUMBLE CAN OF TUNA IS THE UNSUNG HERO IN YOUR PANTRY—PACKED WITH PROTEIN AND FLAVOR AND ENDLESSLY VERSATILE. WITH THESE RECIPES YOU’LL HAVE DINNER ON THE TABLE IN A SNAP.
SIMPLE SOUPS • THE MAKINGS OF A TASTY SOUP—THE ORIGINAL BUDGET-STRETCHING, ONE-POT WONDER—LIKELY ALREADY LIVE IN YOUR PANTRY AND FRIDGE. READY, SET, SIMMER!
SHORTCUT SUPPERS • SMART INGREDIENTS HELP YOU SAVE TIME WITHOUT SACRIFICING FLAVOR IN THESE MAIN-DISH RECIPES, SO A DELICIOUS DINNER CAN BE ON THE TABLE IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS.
HARISSA 4 WAYS • THIS VIBRANT, SMOKY CONDIMENT FROM NORTH AFRICA AMPS UP ANY RECIPE. TASTE BEFORE TRYING, AS BRANDS VARY IN HEAT AND IN LEVELS OF SWEET, CITRUSY, AND GARLICKY FLAVORS.
CRAVEABLE CASSEROLES • LET THE OVEN (AND EVEN THE STOVETOP) AND A FEW PANTRY ITEMS DO THE WORK FOR YOU. FAMILY-FAVORITE BUBBLY BAKES GET LEVELED-UP WITH A FEW SIMPLE INGREDIENTS.
NOODLE THIS • THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF DYNAMITE DINNER POSSIBILITIES WHEN YOU HAVE A BOX OF PASTA. PUT A POT OF WATER ON TO BOIL WHILE YOU CHOOSE WHICH OF THESE NOODLE RECIPES TO MAKE TONIGHT.
PEANUT BUTTER 4 WAYS • GOOD FOR MUCH MORE THAN JUST ON A PB&J, PEANUT BUTTER IS ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE PANTRY STAPLES—IT CAN PLAY SAVORY OR SWEET, STAR OR SUPPORTING ROLE. PUT IT TO WORK IN THESE SO-EASY RECIPES.
HANDS-OFF CURRY • YOU DON’T NEED TO STAND AT THE STOVE ALL DAY TO ACHIEVE COMFORTING, SPICE-PACKED CURRIES. HARD-WORKING PANTRY ITEMS, PLUS SMART PREP AND COOKING METHODS, LET YOU ENJOY BIG, BOLD FLAVORS WITH MINIMAL HANDS-ON TIME.
SMART SWEETS • HOMEMADE DESSERTS ARE JUST A FEW PANTRY INGREDIENTS AWAY. STORE-BOUGHT CRUSTS, CAKE MIXES, PUDDING MIXES, AND MORE MAKE WHIPPING UP THESE TASTY TREATS A CINCH.
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