100+ Kitchen Staples Recipes: Family-Friendly & Easy! (2024)

4/20/20
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When you can’t go shopping turn your pantry staples into family-friendly kitchen staples recipes everyone will love. Here are 100+ pantry recipes to give you lots of variety and inspiration.

I don’t know about you, but I used to go to the grocery store (to just “pick up a couple of things”) 3-4 times a week. To be fair, the store is right next to the gym where I teach classes 4 days a week, so it was an easy trip.

But now I don’t even want to go to the store, and when I am there it’s a stressful experience – staying away from other people, trying to find what I want/need with supplies running low or non-existent (I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to finally find toilet paper when we were on our last 4-pack of rolls), and adapting to new rules and policies that have never existed before.

I feel like I’m in a constant state of flux, and for someone who struggles with change, it can be very difficult.

Essential Kitchen Staples

So now that going to the grocery store is a harrowing experience (never thought I would use THAT word for a simple trip to the grocery store, but hey, it is what it is), I’ve taken my grocery stores runs from 3-4 times per week to at the most 1 time per week.

I have seriously cut back and am working hard to not only keep our exposure to COVID-19 low, but I’m also working hard to get creative with pantry recipes.

Having a well-stocked kitchen and pantry is a time-saver and sometimes a life-saver. It allows you to whip up something quick when you have little time or accommodate impromptu dinner guests with little stress and even less expense.

GRAB out our basic kitchen staples list to always have on hand! It’s broken down by category to help you check off items quickly.

Delicious Family-Friendly Pantry Recipes

When you can’t (or feel like you can’t) get to the grocery store, does that mean you are stuck eating Ramen day in and day out?

Nope!

With limited access to grocery stores as well as limited access to basic items on the shelves, I knew it was time to compile a collection of family-friendly pantry recipes. That way, you can practice flexibility – both in time and what you make!

Even if you run out of fresh foods, you can still make a delicious dinner with these pantry staples recipes! Check them out.

Breakfast Kitchen Staples Recipes

1. Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
2. French Toast Bake thanks to Inspirational Momma
3. Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakesfrom Pinch of Yum
4. Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal
5. Chilaquiles Breakfast Nachos from Super Mom Hacks
6. Egg Tacos over at Meals and Milemarkers
7. Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
8. Easy Oatmeal Pancakes from The Kitchn
10. Rice Pudding Porridge
11. 2-Ingredient Everything Bagels from Ally’s Sweet & Savory Eats
12. Bisquick Breakfast Casserole by The Salty Marshmallow

Lunch and Dinner Recipes With Pantry Staples

1. Vietnamese-Inspired Noodle Bowl
2. Tuscan White Bean Skillet from The Wanderlust Kitchen
3. Tuna Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes thanks to Eat Yourself Skinny
4. Healing Chicken and Rice Soup from Pinch of Yum
5. Greek Chicken Gyros
6. Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas from Tastes Better From Scratch
7. Black Bean Tostadas over at Well Plated
8. Slow Cooker Tangy BBQ Chicken
9. One Pan Spanish Rice Bake from Catz in the Kitchen
10. Thai-Spiced Peanut Rice Bowls thanks to Cookie and Kate
11. Pizza Spaghetti Casserole over at The Kitchen is My Playground
12. Pot Sticker Stir Fry from Good Housekeeping
13. Honey Dijon Salmon
14. Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole from Wine and Glue
15. Taco Mac and Cheese over at I Wash You Dry
16. Easy Chicken Santa Fe thanks to Recipe Girl
17. Three Bean Slow Cooker Chili
18. One Pot Taco Casserole from Wonky Wonderful
19. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole thanks to Chocolate Moosey
20. Grilled Macaroni and Cheese Sandwich over at Kirbie Cravings
21. Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole from The Country Cook
22. Sloppy Joes
23. The Easiest BLT Sandwich over at Fitty Foodlicious
24. Chicken Caesar Lasagna from Better Homes & Gardens
25. Chinese Chicken With Broccoli thanks to Simply Whisked
26. Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice
27. Cheesy Mexican Tortilla Casserole from Neighbor Food Blog
28. Tuna Casserole thanks to Reluctant Entertainer
29. Marinated White Beans with Olive Oil Toast from How Sweet Eats
30. Healthier Beef Stroganoff
31. Teriyaki Chicken Casserole over at Oh Sweet Basil
32. 3-Ingredient Mexican Rice from Jo Cooks
33. One Skillet Chicken Enchilada Pasta thanks to Chelsea’s Messy Apron
34. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
35. Tater Tot Hotdish Casserole over at A Farm Girl’s Dabbles
36. Vegan Black Bean and Roasted Corn Tacos from Show Me the Yummy
37. Stovetop Chili Mac Casserole thanks to Our Best Bites
38. Red Curry Lentils over at Pinch of Yum
39. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili from The Kitchn
40. Lazy Crock Pot Lasagna
41. Turkey Rice Soup
42. Chicken Burrito Bowls thanks to Food Folks & Fun
43. One-Pan Pasta with Tomatoes and Herbs from Joy of Cooking
44. Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce from Salt and Lavender
45. Easy Lemon Chicken Potato Casserole from Gimme Some Oven
46. Creamy Tuna Pasta with Peas and Parmesan by Budget Bytes
47. Italian Orzo Tuna Salad from The Kitchn
48. Mediterranean Tuna Noodle Casserole by The Kitchn
49. Chicken Cornbread Casserole by Cookies & Cups
50. Chicken Tamale Casserole by I Wash You Dry
51. Bisquick Burrito Bake by The Country Cook
52. Classic Cheesy Tuna Melts from Kitchen Frau
53. Easy Vegetarian Pressure Cooker Taco Soup from Piping Pot Curry
54. Kitchen Sink Shepherd’s Pie from Mission to Save
55. Keto Baked Chicken Parmesan from Plating Pixels
56. Tanian Noodles from Posh Journal
57. Vegan Pasta Bolognese with Lentils from Fried Dandelions
58. Yum-a-Setta Casserole from Become a Coupon Queen
59. Tuna Burrito from Happy Foods Tube
60. Senate Bean Soup from The Food Network
61. Easy Chicken Nuggets from Weelicious
62. Mexican Tortilla Pizza from Weelicious
63. Easy Honey Garlic Chicken from Cafe Delites

Appetizer, Side Dish, & Snack Kitchen Staples Recipes

1. Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe
2. Holiday Fruit Side Dish thanks to Foodie Home Chef
3. Protein Banana Muffins
4. Tried and True Granola over at Not Quite Supermom
5. Apple Cranberry Coleslaw
6. Homemade White Bread from Easy Budget Recipes
7. Almond Blueberry Granola
8. Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
9. Zucchini Muffins
10. Cheesy Garlic Drop Biscuits from The Sum of All Sweets
11. Chickpea Fritters from VegCookBook
12. Mujaddara from Living Sweet Moments
13. Super Soft No Knead Bread from Spices N Flavors
14. Easy Tuscan Pasta Salad from Mighty Mrs.
15. Carrot, Broccoli & Cheese Orzo from Weelicious

Dessert Kitchen Staples Recipes

1. No Bake Berry Cheesecake Parfait
2. Eggless Banana Mousse from Pavanis Kitchen
3. Quick & Easy Mishti Doi (Sweet Yogurt) thanks to Culinary Shades
4. Healthy Apple Crisp
5. 3 Ingredient Creme Brulee from The Short Order Cook
6. Slow Cooker Peach Crisp
7. Chocolate Wacky Cake over at The Good-Hearted Woman
8. Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Kitchn
9. Peanut Butter Oreo Baked Oatmeal from Any Reason Life
10. Best Ever Chocolate Mug Cake from Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking
11. Water Cake from The Petite Cook
12. Eggless Double Chocolate Bundt Cake from My Yellow Apron
13. Chocolate Pretzel Cereal Treats from The Food Network
14. Gluten Free Double Chocolate Black Bean Brownies from Weelicious

There ya go! I hope you enjoy every single one of these kitchen staples pantry recipes! Check them out and add them to your weekly meal plan!

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