Store Cupboard Recipes

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite go-to recipes that are packed with flavour and use mainly store cupboard ingredients. 

Dinner made from store cupboard ingredients don’t need to be boring or overly complicated.  Most of these recipes are made with basic ingredients with the addition of just a few fresh ingredients (i.e meat or veggies). Perfect for the family!

Store Cupboard Dinners:

5 from 6 votes

Sausage Casserole

This sausage casserole is packed full of flavour, with a mix of warming spices and pieces of chorizo. It makes a great family winter dinner. Plus it can be make ahead of time too!

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4.94 from 15 votes

Tomato Tuna Pasta Bake

An easy pasta bake with tuna and creamy tomato sauce, all topped off with lots of lovely cheddar cheese. A great weeknight dinner!

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4.93 from 69 votes

Chilli Con Carne

Our favourite chilli con carne recipe - packed with flavour! One pound of minced beef can easily stretch to 8 servings in this recipe - making it healthier and cheaper too.

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4.73 from 29 votes

Spaghetti Bolognese

My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.

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4.81 from 62 votes

Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake - a classic meal that everyone loves - made with mostly store-cupboard ingredients!

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5 from 32 votes

Lasagne Recipe

A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.

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4.94 from 135 votes

Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

This is my homemade crispy sweet and sour chicken recipe with a sweet and tangy sauce made from scratch using store cupboard ingredients! Ready in 25 minutes.

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5 from 1 vote

Make Ahead Spaghetti Recipe

You can make this flavour-packed spaghetti dish ahead of time - without it clumping together. Full of veg, plus crispy bacon. Just reheat for a quick dinner. Freezable too!

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4.88 from 16 votes

Creamy Tomato Risotto with Crispy Garlic Crumbs

A deliciously moreish Creamy Tomato Risotto topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs -  made with mainly store cupboard ingredients.

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5 from 3 votes

20 Minute Garlic Bread Spaghetti

Simple spaghetti tossed together with golden fried garlic-bread-crumbs, plus a hint of chilli and lemon. A revelation of a dinner!

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4.80 from 25 votes

Beef Goulash Recipe

A warming stew of fall-apart beef in a rich and slightly smoky tomato and paprika sauce. Make this goulash in the oven or the slow cooker.

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4.87 from 23 votes

Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole

Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole - a great make-ahead meal, perfect for feeding a crowd! Cook in the oven, slow cooker or on the hob.

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5 from 5 votes

Special Fried Rice

Step by steps instructions with lots of tips on making perfect fried rice. From boiling the rice and choosing your wok to preventing sticky rice and getting the temperature right.

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4.84 from 74 votes

Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon Recipe

Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon - a family favourite (and it makes great leftovers too!).

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How about some bread to go with the dinner

4.95 from 18 votes

Soft and Light Brioche Burgers Buns

These brioche buns are light, not overly sweet, and the perfect vessel for a homemade juicy burger

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Dessert Ideas

4.78 from 27 votes

Banana Oat Cookies

Banana Oat Cookies a great make-ahead breakfast that just happens to be gluten free.

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5 from 3 votes

No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Only SIX ingredients! My No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars are so quick and easy to prepare. A great make-ahead breakfast or snack!

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5 from 1 vote

Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake - The Perfect Dessert For One

Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake - The Perfect Dessert For One! Filled with Rolos – when you need dessert NOW!

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5 from 2 votes

P B And J Mug Cake Recipe

This PB&J mug cake is ready in 5 minutes - perfect when you need something sweet now!

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