Pasta is a pantry staple in most households. Our home is no different. I had multiple packages of pasta in my kitchen when I took an inventory of what I had on hand. Knowing that I had pasta on hand was comforting when the store shelves were empty. Pasta is one of our go-to ingredients. We tend to eat it at least twice per month, […]
Putting together dinner for the family can be a challenge at the best of times, but when you’re working from home, homeschooling the children, and trying to get everything else accomplished, things can be a bit overwhelming. This collection of recipes consist of dishes that can be made entirely from pantry items along with some recipes that require the addition of fresh or frozen items. […]
What kind of lunch can you make out of your pantry? You may be surprised at some of the things that you can find to transform into something delicious to feed your children, or yourself, for lunch. We ran out of cold cuts quickly, and since we’re trying to stay out of the store, that meant we had to think beyond the usual sandwiches. There’s […]
I’m sure that the title “12 Soups from the Pantry” has someone thinking that I’m going to recommend my favorite canned soups, but that’s not the case. This list is composed of multiple soup recipes that are made largely from canned and other shelf stable ingredients. As the weather gets warmer, soup might not be something that you enjoy, but personally, I love soup any […]
I realize that the idea of salads made from pantry items sound strange, but there are many ways to combine canned vegetables to create salads. This is a collection of our five favorite salads that are made from pantry items. Using canned ingredients in your salad isn’t really new. Salad bars frequently contain beets, corn, and beans that are from cans. They are drained and […]
Appetizers made with Pantry Staples seems like a good place to begin. In the Patty Cake’s Pantry household, we love appetizers and have been known to prepare appetizers for dinner. Having an appetizer before dinner, can make the homemade meal seem more special. Plus, it’s still important to celebrate accomplishments, even if it’s just with the people in your house. A party thrown at home […]
A pantry cooking series seems appropriate right now. I know that not everyone has a well stocked pantry, but many of us may discover that we have more food in our homes that we realize. This series will include 30 posts about cooking from your pantry, utilizing things you have on hand to create delectable meals for your family. Pantry cooking is something we often […]