Easy Pantry Friendly Recipes
With everything going on right now, I thought you might like to have some pantry-friendly recipes. All of these recipes are easy and freeze well.
What to stock your pantry with
Having a well-stocked pantry is always a good idea. Not only in a crisis but also just for day-to-day planning. When you have what you need on hand, it’s way easier to pull dinner together on the fly.
Stock up on at least 30 days of pantry items.
Then grab the recipe for my homemade hand sanitizer.
In California, this is a good idea anyway. We all need to have an earthquake kit.
Necessary Supplies to Stock Up On
- First Aid Kit
- Alcohol
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Water filter
- Camp Stove
- Water containers filled with water.
- Water purifying tablets
- Vodka
- Wine
Basic Groceries to have on hand in case of an emergency.
Remember, this isn’t a natural disaster, so we should have power and water available. But, it doesn’t hurt to plan to have nonperishable available just in case, especially if you are in an earthquake zone.
Produce
Buy produce that has a longer shelf life.
- cabbage
- carrots
- celery
- garlic (fresh and jarred)
- onions
Dry Goods
- almond flour
- coconut flour
- cereal
- chia seeds
- dried fruit
- dried coconut
- dried beans, lentils, and peas
- dried meat (jerky)
- dried soup mixes
- nuts (raw or roasted)
- pasta (dried)
- powdered milk
- rice
- rolled oats
- sesame seeds
- tea and coffee
- quinoa
Canned Goods
- artichoke hearts, quartered
- broth
- canned whole beans
- canned vegetables
- jarred sauces
- roasted red peppers
- refried beans
- tuna
- olives
- soups
Freezer
- frozen fruit
- frozen veggies
- frozen shrimp
- frozen salmon
- frozen cod
- frozen chicken tenders
- frozen ground meats
Condiments
- hot sauce
- red or green salsa
- soy sauce
- mayonnaise
- maple syrup
- mustard
- pickles
Miscellaneous
- dairy or non-dairy milk
- shelf-stable milk
- coconut milk
- coconut oil
- olive oil
- protein bars
- yeast
Spices
- chili powder
- dried basil
- dried dill
- ground cinnamon
- ground cumin
- ground ginger
- dried rosemary
- dried oregano
- crushed red pepper
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Oils and Dressings
- avocado oil
- butter
- coconut oil
- olive oil
- rice wine vinegar
- red wine vinegar
- balsamic vinegar
- apple cider vinegar
Above all: Never Lose Your Cool
Everyone knows, even if it’s just from watching Walking Dead, that when you panic, you die!
All survivor mentality involves staying calm, working together, and never giving up hope!
This, too, will pass; when it does, you will have a super-stocked earthquake preparedness kit.
In the meantime, here are some of my pantry-friendly recipes!
Enchilada Pasta Casserole
Taco Pasta
Move over tacos, there's a new Mexican dish in town – taco pasta! This fusion of two classic comfort foods is simple to make and sure to satisfy. All you need is some cooked pasta, taco meat, cheese, and your favorite toppings. So why not give it a try tonight? You'll be glad you did!
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Sauerkraut Recipes
Spicy Jalapeño Sauerkraut
This recipe is an easy way to spice up sauerkraut. Jalapeños give this DIY fermented veggie recipe a spicy kick.
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Spicy Carrots and Jalapeños
Lacto fermented carrots and jalapeños have so much flavor and so many health benefits.
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Spam Fried Rice
Spam Fried Rice Recipe – Authentic Hawaiian
SPAM Fried Rice is a Hawaiian fried rice recipe that is served as a side and even as a breakfast fried rice in Hawaii. If you've ever wondered what to cook with SPAM, this Fried Rice Recipe is a definite must-try.
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Puerto Rican Fried Rice
Spicy Dirty Rice
Dirty rice is an inexpensive and filling meal that you can get on the table in under 20 minutes. Made with leftover ground beef and rice. This mashup dirty rice recipe is meaty, spicy, and real comfort food.
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Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Chicken Beast Bowl
Easy jerk chicken served with Jamaican rice and peas, roasted plantains and pineapple salsa. This beast bowl is full of island flavor.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
These salted chocolate chip cookies are the perfect sweet & salty cookie. They're based on the Famous Jaques Torres chocolate chip cookies. I've put my spin on these babies, and I think they are even better than the original.
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Barley Casserole
Barley Recipe
This barley recipe is a hearty and filling recipe that everyone loves! Barley has a pleasant chewy texture and a nutty flavor and makes a hearty side dish that's delicious when served with meat or other roasted vegetables.
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Hot Cocoa Mix
Brad’s Mocha Mix
Add 2 tbsp to hot espresso. Then top with steamed milk for a delicious morning mocha.
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Homemade Hand Sanitizer Spray
Hand Sanitizer Spray Recipe
Homemade hand sanitizer recipe. Make this recipe as a hand sanitizer gel with aloe vera OR as a hand sanitizer spray with witch hazel.
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Split Pea Soup With Ham
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Split pea soup made with smoked ham hock. This soup is easy and super flavorful.
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Smoky Black Bean Soup
Smoky Ham and Black Bean and Soup
Easy black and ham soup. I make this soup with a ham hock. But you can also used leftover ham.
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Easy Potato Soup Recipe
Homemade Potato Soup Recipe
Potato soup is easy to make comfort food that is filling and satisfying. It is also extremely budget-friendly. I grew up eating this soup as a kid. My mom is big into comfort food, and she does it well. This recipe is a classic potato soup recipe that can be adapted to a lot of different ways.
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