It never fails that at some point during the month, I am trying my hardest to avoid the store and use up what I have in the pantry. Many times these days fall on months when there is an extra week or trying to stretch that dollar until the next payday. It may even be times when I forgot something at the store and just do not want to go back, so I am utilizing what I have instead.
Every now and then, I’ll have a mental block…what can I make with these random items in my pantry and freezer? I usually start brainstorming when this happens or I just go through my recipe index and look at what I have made in the past during these times. Today, I’m going to lay it all out there for you with some of the meals I have made on those pantry cooking days.
Nutella Chocolate Chip Brownies
Almost all of these are meals that I made quickly from the pantry, what are some of your go to recipes when cooking from the pantry?
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[...] For instance, when it comes to saving money, there’s no better tactic than using up ingredients you already have in your pantry or freezer. The problem is, how do you combine those random ingredients into full-blown meals? Here’s a post that offers 26 different recipes for “pantry meal ideas,” ranging from banana pizzazz pancakes to chicken tostadas. Take a look at your pantry, match up a couple of these recipes, and see if you can save yourself a trip to the supermarket this month. (Mommy Hates Cooking) [...]