Here is a roundup of some of our favourite go-to recipes that arepacked with flavourand 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:
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!
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!
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
Chilli Con Carne
4.93 from 66 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.
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
Spaghetti Bolognese
4.75 from 24 votes
My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
4.84 from 60 votes
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake - a classic meal that everyone loves - made with mostly store-cupboard ingredients!
A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
Sweet and Sour Chicken
4.94 from 116 votes
Homemade crispy sweet and sour chicken with a better-than-takeout sauce made from store cupboard ingredients! Ready in 25 minutes.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon Recipe
4.85 from 69 votes
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
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
Dessert Ideas
And for dessert:
Banana Oat Cookies
4.79 from 23 votes
Banana Oat Cookies a great make-ahead breakfast that just happens to be gluten free.
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
No Bake Peanut ButterGranolaBars
5 from 3 votes
Only SIX ingredients! My No Bake Peanut ButterGranolaBars are so quick and easy to prepare. A great make-ahead breakfast or snack!
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!
Made by: Nicky Corbishley
Hi I’m Nicky
I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.
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