25 Dishes You Can Make Without a Grocery Trip

Frito Pie

Zesty chili and beans sit under a layer of melted cheese and crunchy Fritos in this comforting Cajun Frito pie. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs dish perfect for cool weather.
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Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

These slow cooker stuffed peppers are filled with a rich, flavorful mix and require zero stovetop prep. No browning or boiling—just set and forget.
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One Pot Skillet Lasagna

This one-pot cheesy skillet pasta tastes like your favorite Italian dish but comes together in less than 30 minutes. Even the pasta cooks right in the pan!
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New England Clam Chowder

My New England clam chowder is rich and creamy, packed with smoky bacon and tender clams. It’s a restaurant-style soup you can make at home in under 25 minutes.
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Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp and rice team up in this healthier twist on a takeout favorite. Quick, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes flat.
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and totally comforting. It’s pantry-friendly and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Meatball Pita Pockets

These 5-ingredient meatball pita pockets are a perfect grab-and-go meal or quick dinner. Made with pantry staples and packed with flavor.
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Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake

Tuna and sweetcorn pasta in red dish on checked cloth with parsley. — Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake. Photo credit: Cinnamon & Kale.

Tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake is fast, creamy, and satisfying. It uses just a few ingredients and is easy to adapt for gluten-free needs.
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Dutch Oven 7 Can Soup

A serving of soup in a white bowl garnished with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced cilantro. — Dutch Oven 7 Can Soup. Photo credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

Dutch oven 7-can soup combines canned pantry staples into one cozy bowl. It’s quick to prep, great for crowds, and perfect for camping or busy nights.
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Grandma's Chicken and Sliders

Grandma’s chicken and sliders is pure comfort—tender chicken, homemade noodle-style sliders, and rich broth come together in a satisfying dish.
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna noodle casserole in a cream dish. — Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

Tuna noodle casserole is a weeknight classic that’s creamy, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes using basic pantry ingredients.
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Homemade Sloppy Joes with Heinz Chili Sauce

White platter of 4 Heinz Chili Sauce Sloppy Joes with a basket of crinkle cut fries, a bowl of pickle slices, yellow glasses of water, and a stack of plates with denim colored napkins. — Homemade Sloppy Joes with Heinz Chili Sauce. Photo credit: Little Black Skillet.

Sloppy Joes made with Heinz chili sauce are a nostalgic dinner win. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re crowd-pleasers for kids and adults alike.
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Old Bay and Honey Butter Roasted Salmon Fillets

White plate of Honey Butter Old Bay Salmon with green beans and roasted potatoes. — Old Bay and Honey Butter Roasted Salmon Fillets. Photo credit: Little Black Skillet.

Honey butter Old Bay salmon is salty, sweet, and baked to perfection. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and makes a fast, flavorful dinner.
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Tuna Pasta with Pesto

This tuna pesto pasta is a quick one-pot meal with tons of flavor. Done in 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a busy night.
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Pantry Pasta

Skillet of Italian Seasoning Pasta with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese on top. — Pantry Pasta. Photo credit: NeighborFood.

Pantry pasta is creamy, customizable, and made with a few simple staples like evaporated milk, Parmesan, and whatever else you’ve got on hand.
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7 Can Chicken Taco Soup

7-can chicken taco soup is packed with bold flavor and made entirely from canned ingredients. It’s fast, filling, and pantry-perfect.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers

Chicken bacon poppers with homemade ranch are oven-baked and easy to whip up. Great as a light dinner or party snack.
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Sardine Fish Cakes without Breadcrumbs

2 sardine fish cakes on a plate with yogurt dill sauce. — Sardine Fish Cakes without Breadcrumbs. Photo credit: Right At Home.

Sardine fish cakes are crispy, quick, and surprisingly satisfying. Made with pantry staples and ready in 15 minutes, they’re perfect with a yogurt dill sauce.
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Silly Chili Macaroni

Silly chili macaroni is a fun, family-friendly dinner made from pantry staples. It’s flavorful, easy, and kid-approved.
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Spicy Sesame Noodles

These spicy sesame noodles are bold, satisfying, and done in 15 minutes using ingredients you likely already have. Ideal for busy nights.
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Beef Teriyaki

Beef teriyaki comes together in 30 minutes with pantry-friendly ingredients. Serve it over rice with veggies and garnish with sesame seeds for a fast, delicious meal.
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Beef Tamale Casserole

Cast iron skillet of cooked tamale casserole and in front is a plated serving of the tamale pie with sour cream, salsa and a sliced jalapeno. — Beef Tamale Casserole. Photo credit: The Jam Jar Kitchen.

Beef tamale casserole uses cornbread mix, ground beef, and a few pantry staples to create a hearty, comforting dinner in no time.
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30-Minute American Goulash

This 30-minute beef goulash is budget-friendly comfort food made with simple pantry items. It’s hearty, easy, and perfect for weeknights.
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