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    Home > Dinner

    Store Cupboard Recipes

    Published: Mar 17, 2020 · Modified: Mar 31, 2020 by Chris Corbishley

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

    four pictures of store cupboard recipes

    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:

    Sausage Casserole

    5 from 6 votes
    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!
    Sausage and bean casserole in a blue pan
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Tomato Tuna Pasta Bake

    4.94 from 15 votes
    An easy pasta bake with tuna and creamy tomato sauce, all topped off with lots of lovely cheddar cheese. A great weeknight dinner!
    tuna pasta bake in a pan on a dark background
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Chilli Con Carne

    4.93 from 63 votes
    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.
    Hands holding bowl of Bowl of chilli con carne with rice
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    4.74 from 23 votes
    My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.
    Plate of spaghetti bolognese on a light background
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

    4.83 from 58 votes
    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake - a classic meal that everyone loves - made with mostly store-cupboard ingredients!
    Overhead image of tuna pasta bake in a white dish topped with finely chopped parsley.
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Lasagne Recipe

    5 from 31 votes
    A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.
    Portion of lasagne on a white plate with salad in the background
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Sweet and Sour Chicken

    4.94 from 110 votes
    Homemade crispy sweet and sour chicken with a better-than-takeout sauce made from store cupboard ingredients! Ready in 25 minutes.
    Sweet and sour chicken in a white bowl
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Make Ahead Spaghetti Recipe

    5 from 1 vote
    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!
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Creamy Tomato Risotto with Crispy Garlic Crumbs

    4.87 from 15 votes
    A deliciously moreish Creamy Tomato Risotto topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs -  made with mainly store cupboard ingredients.
    Bowl of creamy tomato risotto topped with crispy crumbs and parsley
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    20 Minute Garlic Bread Spaghetti

    5 from 3 votes
    Simple spaghetti tossed together with golden fried garlic-bread-crumbs, plus a hint of chilli and lemon. A revelation of a dinner!
    Spaghetti with garlic breadcrumbs and red chilli on a white plate.
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Beef Goulash Recipe

    4.79 from 23 votes
    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.
    Square image of beef goulash in a Dutch Oven pan
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole

    4.86 from 21 votes
    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.
    Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole - a great make-ahead meal, just thing if you're feeding a crowd! Cook in the oven, on the hob or in the slow cooker.
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Special Fried Rice

    5 from 4 votes
    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.
    Square image of a bowl of fried rice on blue background
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon Recipe

    4.84 from 68 votes
    Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon - a family favourite (and it makes great leftovers too!).
    Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon - a family favourite (and it makes great leftovers too!).
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley
    If you are after some instant pot store cupboard recipe ideas then head over to our friend Mabintu's site for her Instant Pot Pantry Recipes

    How about some bread to go with the dinner

    Soft and Light Brioche Burgers Buns

    4.94 from 16 votes
    These brioche buns are light, not overly sweet, and the perfect vessel for a homemade juicy burger
    square image of seeded brioche buns on a tray
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Dessert Ideas

    And for dessert:

    Banana Oat Cookies

    4.96 from 21 votes
    Banana Oat Cookies a great make-ahead breakfast that just happens to be gluten free.
    Square image of banana oat chocolate chips cookies
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    5 from 3 votes
    Only SIX ingredients! My No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars are so quick and easy to prepare. A great make-ahead breakfast or snack!

    Overhead image of peanut butter, chocolate and cranberry granola bars chopped into slices
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake - The Perfect Dessert For One

    5 from 1 vote
    Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake - The Perfect Dessert For One! Filled with Rolos – when you need dessert NOW!
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    P B And J Mug Cake Recipe

    5 from 2 votes
    This PB&J mug cake is ready in 5 minutes - perfect when you need something sweet now!
    This PB&J mug cake is ready in 5 minutes - perfect when you need something sweet now!
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley
     

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    1. mohan kumar says

      March 19, 2020 at 5:32 am

      Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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    2. Walter says

      March 17, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      Just wounderfull this summary and reminder for the next goodie.

      Stay safe en thanks for the efforts 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

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      • Chris Corbishley says

        March 18, 2020 at 9:52 am

        Thanks Walter

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