5 Last-Minute Dinner Recipes


Hi Reader,

The secret to throwing together a low-lift and delicious dinner at the last minute is to keep a well-stocked pantry. It’ll also save you from falling back on take-out or delivery when you’d rather eat healthy, not just rely on convenience.

A well-stocked pantry should include refrigerator ingredients, freezer ingredients, dry goods, condiments, spices and flavorings, baking essentials, and long-lasting produce.

Pro tip: Think about which staples need replenishing when making your weekly grocery list. That way, you always have exactly what you need.

You can find everything I keep in my pantry, plus easy and delicious recipes, in my 75 Healthy Pantry Recipes post.

And for today’s email, I’ve selected five of my favorites that use items from the pantry to get you started and inspired.

5 Last-Minute Dinner Ideas From Your Pantry

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Except for the cheese, avocado, and fresh cilantro, you can keep every ingredient in this Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe in the pantry or the freezer. And it comes together in one pot, and just 30 minutes!

Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, and Sweet Potatoes

This easy Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, and Sweet Potatoes recipe is bursting with smoky, savory flavors and is naturally dairy and gluten-free. Minimal clean-up required!

Ground Chicken Chili

This Ground Chicken Chili recipe is a lighter alternative to the classic and piling on the toppings is the best part. Everyone can make their own favorite combo!

One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole

This One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food! It’s a delicious one-pot, minimal effort weeknight dinner.

Marry Me Chicken Soup

This Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe is inspired by the well-known Marry Me Chicken dish. And you’re going to fall hard for this creamy tomato and parmesan broth packed with chicken, spinach, and optional pasta.


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I like to call these recipes “from the pantry” because they can be made quickly and without running to the store. (As long as you keep your pantry well-stocked!)

Want to skip the guesswork on what to stock in your pantry?

📝 Download my free resource: Healthy Pantry Essentials

It’s a complete list of pantry must-haves, plus tips for keeping your pantry well-stocked! And as always, hit reply if you have any questions.

Happy cooking!

Marcie

P.S. Next week I’m sharing my March produce guide with recipes featuring the month’s best produce.


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Hi, I'm Marcie! I'm a culinary school graduate sharing easy, healthy recipes rich in seasonal, sustainable ingredients. You'll also find produce guides, cooking tips and techniques and both healthy and decadent desserts because life is about balance!

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