Easy, Pantry-Friendly Weeknight Meals

Two words to cherish on any busy weeknight: easy and pantry-friendly. Okay, that’s three words, but you get the point! When you’re strapped for time and want to craft a wholesome, satisfying meal for yourself and your family, a well-stocked pantry is your savior. And by “well-stocked,” we don’t mean crammed with an overabundance of ingredients. With just a few key items stashed in your pantry and refrigerator, meal preparation can be a breeze. This class showcases how easy it can be when your pantry is aplenty. We’ll create six mouth-watering dishes using everyday ingredients.

Our class starts with Pineapple Chicken, a dish that will prove just how far a humble can of pineapple juice can go. Add a little salty soy sauce and you have the perfect yin-yang of flavors. Next, we dive into a big pot of Pesto Lemon Tortellini Soup. In one pot, the tortellini cooks in a flavorful broth that boasts fresh lemon juice and basil pesto. In lesson three, we create Creamy Rotini Pasta with just five ingredients! The sauce is satiny, savory, and delivers nuances of basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic. In lesson four, we create sweet and savory Asian Beef and Noodles – the ideal dish for that pound of ground beef sitting in your fridge or freezer. Lesson five delivers another answer for the age-old question, “What can I do with ground beef?” We’ll make Ground Beef Marinara, a comforting dish that features juicy beef, herby tomato sauce, and plenty of mozzarella cheese. This one-pan meal is made with pantry staples and ready in less than 20 minutes.