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Originally Posted On: https://www.savoryexperiments.com/pantry-staple-recipes/

I don’t think of myself as a homesteader or a survivalist. I’m just a lady who likes to know how food is made. Turns out in a case like this, my obsession with homemade condiments, easy meals and simple staples is working to my benefit!

Here are my top recipes made with pantry staples, minimal fresh ingredients, frozen items AND homemade basics like mayonnaise, butter and bread. The only thing we don’t have is milk… because we don’t own a cow (joke).

We even have easy desserts made with pantry staples that we’ve been debuting in our Facebook LIVE series cooking with my 2-year old daughter, Vivian.

And also make sure to check out our common ingredient substitutions in case you are missing an ingredient and how to freeze food to make the most of what you have.

Easy dinner ideas, sauces, staples and desserts with just a handful of ingredients!

15 Bean SoupThis easy 15 Bean Soup Recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or on the Stove using only pantry staples!Fancy Tuna Noodle CasseroleFancy Tuna Noodle Casserole comes packed with bow tie pasta, seasoned panko, fresh vegetables and sun dried tomatoes!Tomato Basil Shrimp PastaTomato Basil Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously easy and healthy shrimp pasta recipe. It’s full of flavor but quick and simple to make!Mexican Beef and Rice CasseroleMexican Beef and Rice Casserole is an easy weeknight recipe using ground beef, taco seasoning and other easy ingredients for a one dish meal your whole family will love!Easy ChiliEasy Chili is a spicy mix full of ground beef, Italian sausage and vegetables, but there is a secret ingredient that makes it different from every other chili out there!One Pot Chicken Bruschetta PastaOne Pot Chicken Bruschetta Pasta is uses only one dish and a handful of ingredients to make dinner for the whole family. Tomatoes, fennel, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese make this a winning dish!How to Boil Hot DogsYou can’t get outside to grill? No problem! Throw everything you know about throwing a dog in water out the window because they are gourmet boiled hot dogs!Seasoned Buttered NoodlesA pasta side dish doesn’t get any more delicious than this Seasoned Buttered Noodles recipe. With only 4 ingredients, this recipe couldn’t be easier!Seasoned Peas and OnionsEasy side dish recipes don’t get much better than this Seasoned Peas and Onions recipe! You can’t beat a dish that only requires four ingredients!Crockpot Taco MeatMaking taco meat for a crowd has never been easier than this Crock Pot Taco Meat recipe! Only 3 ingredients, set it and forget it!Instant Pot Chicken PaellaInstant Pot Chicken Paella is based off the traditional Spanish dish. Flavorful & ready in just minutes, this will be your go-to chicken and rice recipe.Franks and BeansThis Franks and Beans recipe is made with real beef hot dogs and less sugar than the canned version. Perfect as a quick and easy lunch or a classic camping food!Grape Jelly MeatballsGrape Jelly Meatballs are easy to make with only THREE ingredients! Perfect for throwing into the crockpot as a party appetizer!Spaghetti and PeasSpaghetti and Peas is an easy pasta recipe that the whole family will love. Only one pot and 10 ingredients to a family friendly meal!Hearts of Palm CakesHearts of Palm Cakes are crunchy cakes made with hearts of palm, artichokes, garlic and panko served with a zesty garlic aioli.Ham SaladThe best Ham Salad Recipe using leftover ham, minced vegetables, hard boiled egg and a lightly seasoned creamy mayonnaise base. Serve with crackers or as a sandwich.Homemade Sloppy JoesHomemade Sloppy Joes are so easy to make! Use my special sweet heat sloppy Joe sauce recipe with ground pork, beef, chicken or even turkey!French Onion Meatloaf with Onion GravyFrench Onion Meatloaf uses a blend of spices with caramelized onions and a savory onion gravy. The ultimate comfort meal.Garlic and Onion Roast Beef SandwichesGarlic and Onion Roast Beef Sandwiches is one of our favorite lunch meals. Tender roast beef with caramelized onions, roasted garlic and a whipped horseradish cream sauce on buttery brioche rolls.Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast CasseroleThis Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is loaded with delicious breakfast sausage, hash browns, and lots of cheese. One of the best breakfast casserole recipes for holiday breakfasts, Sunday brunch, or any other occasion.Sloppy Joe Tater Tot CasseroleSloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole combines layers of crispy tater tots with homemade sloppy Joe mix, cream cheese and cheddar for the ultimate quick meal or party food!Chicken PiccataClassic Chicken Piccata is an easy Italian recipe that comes together in less than 3o minutes and explodes with flavors of lemon, caper and shallot. Delicious!Southern Salmon CroquettesSalmon Croquettes are a southern classic! Full of salmon, peppers, onions and seasoning, this versatile dish is sure to be loved by all!Crispy Baked ChickenCrispy Baked Chicken is not your typical modified version of Southern fried chicken. Instead, it uses a vinegar-based marinade for a tongue-tingling flavor to create the best oven fried chicken you’ll ever taste.Easy BBQ Pulled Pork SandwichThis semi-homemade Pulled Pork Sandwich is a quick and easy kid friendly option! It’s an easy pulled pork recipe that will be ready in just 15 minutes!Mushroom Chicken and Rice SkilletMushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet is an easy one dish meal with loads of flavor like peas, mushrooms, shallots, sage and garlic.Mashed Potato CupsLoaded Mashed Potato Cups are the best way to use leftover mashed potatoes. Mixed with cheese, eggs and a few other ingredients, you load them into a muffin tin and poof, you’ve got finger food mashed potatoes!Peach Chicken PicantePeach Chicken Picante is a quick dinner recipe using chicken, peaches and salsa to get a sweet and spicy dish. Serve over rice for a one dish meal!Beef GoulashClassic goulash doesn’t get any better than this Beef Goulash recipe! The perfect comforting meal for any weeknight!Creamed Spinach Shells and CheeseCreamed Spinach Shells and Cheese uses creamed spinach as a sauce for an amazingly quick pasta dish, that you won’t be able to get enough of!Chicken Salad with GrapesI’ve finally made the best chicken salad recipe! With grapes, celery, onions and walnuts, this Classic Chicken Salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch.How to Brine Pork ChopsThis step-by-step guide will show you how to brine pork chops, tips for a juicy pork and the best pork brine recipe!Authentic CarbonaraAuthentic Carbonara is an easy Italian pasta recipe using eggs, cheese and bacon. This is an easy carbonara recipe that any home cook can feel confident in making!Copycat Cheeseburger HelperHomemade Hamburger Helper Skillet is a  great ground beef recipe with cheddar cheese, seasonings and tomatoes all ready in 20-minutes!20-Minute Chicken Wild Rice SoupThis 20-Minute Wild Rice Chicken Soup is an incredibly easy but flavorful 20 minute meal made with two kitchen hacks that will make your life so much easier! It’ll become a winter soup staple in your home!Homemade Condiments and StaplesHomemade ButterThis Homemade Butter Recipe is ready in just 5 minutes using your blender, heavy cream, ice water and salt. You’ll wonder why you never made butter at home before!Blender MayonnaiseDo you know how easy it is to make homemade mayonnaise? SO EASY! Make my blender mayonnaise with 3 ingredients and 3 minutes today!How to Quickly Pickle VegetablesStep-by-step instructions on how to quickly pickle vegetables for salads, sides and any dish that needs a little pick me up. Plus ideas for the best vegetables to pickle!No Yeast 2-Ingredient BreadThis 2-Ingredient No Rise No Yeast Bread is perfect for those days when you need a loaf and can’t get to the store. Just a few ingredients and 40 minutes to delicious homemade bread!Quick Pickled Red OnionQuick Pickled Red Onion will quickly become the only pickled onions you ever make, with just 3 ingredients and limited prep time!Quick Garlic AioliQuick Garlic Aioli is one of the easiest ways to punch up any dish or meal. Make this simple sauce in less than 5 minutes!Cheddar Beer BreadRich, buttery and cheesy, this easy to make Cheddar Beer Bread only requires 5 ingredients and NO RISING TIME!Garlic Butter Sauce for PizzaSince you are eating frozen pizza instead of delivery, you’ll need to make your own homemade garlic butter dipping sauce!Homemade Mozzarella CheeseMake fresh, homemade mozzarella cheese for a fraction of the cost with no added preservatives or additives.Yum Yum Sauce RecipeYum Yum Sauce is an easy sauce for seafood and vegetables.  Now you can make your favorite pink sauce at home!Chipotle Ranch DressingAdd some zing to your homemade ranch with this Chipotle Ranch Dressing recipe! Made with only 4 simple ingredients.Desserts Made with Pantry StaplesChocolate Chip Edible Cookie DoughSingle Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is an edible cookie dough recipe using no eggs that makes just enough for one person.Grandma’s Chocolate Mayonnaise CakeChocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a moist chocolate cake in a 9×13 pan with chocolate buttercream frosting. One of my favorite recipes from Grandma!Oatmeal Raisin CookiesChewy on the inside and crispy edges, these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are going to blow your mind!Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesThese Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe. With no chilling time, they are ready in a jiffy!Banana CupcakesFive Ingredient Banana Cupcakes are a fabulous alternative to making banana bread with overly ripe bananas. This easy cupcake recipe will blow your mind with flavor and ease!Small Batch Chocolate CupcakesMade using a few baking hacks, these Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes are the perfect easy chocolate cupcakes for when you just NEED a cupcake but not an entire batch!Flourless Black Bean BrowniesBlack Bean Brownies are delicious, rich gluten free brownies. Since they’re flourless brownies and the black beans are full of fiber, this is actually a healthy brownie recipe!Classic No Bake CookiesIf you’ve always thought oatmeal no bake cookies were difficult, this classic no bake cookie recipe will change your mind. With these tips, you’ll end up with the perfect peanut butter no bake cookies every time!