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9 Cozy Recipes You Can Make From Pantry Staples

9 Cozy Recipes You Can Make From Pantry Staples

By Grace Elkus

January 16, 2018

Credit: Jennifer Causey

Aren’t interested in braving the snow? With these simple dishes made with basics you have on hand, you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas.

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Perfect Baked Potatoes

Credit: Jennifer Causey

All you truly need for these fluffy roasted taters are potatoes, olive oil, salt, and butter. If you’ve got some cheddar cheese on hand, even better. If not, a dollop of sour cream or some crispy crumbled bacon will do just fine.

Get the Recipe: Perfect Baked Potatoes

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Sausage Stuffed Onions

Credit: Jennifer Causey

If you’ve got a few links of Italian sausage in your freezer, you’re halfway to dinner. In fact, five ingredients are all it takes to whip up this satisfying meal. If you don’t have Panko on hand, make your own breadcrumbs from a loaf of bread, or hamburger buns.

Get the Recipe: Sausage and Cheddar Stuffed Onions

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Quinoa Porridge

Credit: Greg DuPree

If you've got a box of quinoa, you've got breakfast. And not just any breakfast—this creamy porridge will instantly warm you through and through. Once you've made the base, get creative with the mix-ins. Throw in some nuts, fresh fruit, or even a fried egg.

Get the recipe: Quinoa Porridge

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Curried Lima Bean Soup with Tomato

Credit: Jennifer Causey

Soup, because it’s so adaptable, is almost always in option when all you have are pantry staples. This recipe calls for onions, garlic, and carrots, but if shallots and leeks are what you have on hand, that will work just fine. Plus, you can use a can of diced tomatoes in place of fresh, and any type of frozen bean or pea you like (English peas, lima beans, or even edamame).

Get the Recipe: Curried Lima Bean Soup With Tomato

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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata

Credit: Brie Passano

When this bubbly, cheesy strata emerges from the oven, you’ll be impressed by your own kitchen skills. That’s because as it bakes, the egg mixture puffs, the cheese melts, and the whole thing takes on savory bacon flavor.

Get the Recipe: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata

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Blueberry Yogurt Cake

Credit: Jennifer Causey

This recipe is proof that keeping yogurt on hand is always a good idea. Mixed with eggs, lemon zest, frozen blueberries and a few baking staples, it becomes a tender, towering loaf cake that’s great any time of day.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Yogurt Cake

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Turkey Bolognese

Credit: Brie Passano

Rich, slow-simmered bolognese is the epitome of a cozy winter dinner. This version makes use of leftover turkey, but opt for ground beef for a more traditional version. A splash of red wine is added to the sauce; serve the rest of the bottle with dinner.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Rosemary Bolognese

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Apple Coffee Cake Twist With Giant Crumbs

Credit: Brie Passano

This delightful coffee cake begins with a can of crescent roll dough, making it great fun for kids and utterly addictive. If you have pears on hand, they'd great work in place of apples. Any nut will do here, too—pecans, almonds, or walnuts would all add flavor and crunch.

Get the recipe: Apple Coffee Cake Twist With Giant Crumbs

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Artichoke, Rosemary, and Garlic Frittata

Credit: Sarah Karnasiewicz

With a carton of eggs, dinner possibilities are endless: make an omelet, shakshuka, or our favorite, a frittata. Garlic-infused oil and a jar of marinated artichokes pack in major flavor.

Get the Recipe: Artichoke, Rosemary, and Garlic Frittata

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