• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Seasonal Cravings

Seasonal Recipes and Travel

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Resources
    • Gluten Free For Beginners
    • Gluten Free Food List
    • Pros and Cons of a Gluten Free Diet
    • How To Meal Plan
    • Clean Eating For Beginners
    • Clean Eating Pantry Staples
    • Gluten Free Halloween Candy List
    • Gluten Free Diet Meal Plan
    • 100 Gluten Free Dairy Free Breakfasts
    • 100 Gluten Free Lunch Ideas for Kids
    • 50 Easy Gluten Free Chicken Dinner Recipes
    • 45 Best Gluten Free Products at Costco
    • 30 Best Gluten Free Products at Trader Joe's
  • Recipes
    • Dairy Free
    • Keto
    • Paleo
    • Whole30
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Cocktails
    • Desserts
    • Dinner
    • Instant Pot
    • Salads
    • Slow Cooker
    • Soups
    • Smoothies
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
    • Bermuda
    • Europe
    • United States
      • Florida
  • About
    • About Karen
    • Contact
    • Disclaimer | Policies
    • Food Blogging Resources
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Resources
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    • snack pack
      Meal Prep Recipes for Weight Loss
    • instant pot taco soup
      Taco Soup Recipes
    • Beach on Amelia Island in Northern Florida along the Atlantic Ocean
      Top 10 Cities in North Carolina To Visit
    • Decorated colorful skulls, ceramics death symbol at market, day of dead, Mexico
      17 Worldwide Festivals Not To Miss
    • Minestrone Soup
      10 Fall Soup Recipes to Warm Your Bones
    • Entrance of Kennedy Space Center
      Kennedy Space Center: Plan a Space Adventure Vacation
    • portrait of pretty woman with an apple close up
      What Healthy Food Tastes Better Than Unhealthy Food
    • disneyworld orlando Florida
      21 Things to Do in Orlando: An Ultimate Guide to the City’s Best-Kept Secrets
    • Hikers - people hiking, man looking at mountain nature landscape scenic with woman in background. Happy multicultural young couple in Yosemite National Park, California, USA
      Ranking The 9 National Parks in California
    • Aerial from Eagle beach on Aruba in the Caribbean
      Paradise Found: Discover The 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in The Caribbean for Vacation Bliss
    • Pizza
      3 Crucial Tips for Making The Best Gluten-Free Pizza
    • surprised woman
      Top Ten Most Caffeinated Energy Drinks

    Super Simple Dinners With Shelf Stable Ingredients

    Published: Sep 18, 2023 Modified: Sep 18, 2023 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

    Everyone needs fast, easy dinner recipes to make with pantry ingredients. Shelf-stable ingredients stay good at room temperature for months (or years) to come. Keep reading and try one of these simple, shelf-stable dinners on your next busy night.

    Black Bean Salsa

    Black Bean Salsa
    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos

    Combine canned black beans with canned corn, then add some jarred salsa. This easy meal offers protein, carbs, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Eat it with chips, roll it into a burrito, or chow down with a spoon. Add extra hot sauce or seasonings if you like it spicy.

    Canned Soup

    Campbell's soup
    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos

    Try to keep a few different soup flavors in the pantry if possible. When you want an easy dinner, simply pick your favorite variety, pour the soup into a bowl, and heat it according to the instructions. Then enjoy!

    Bean And Pepper Soup

    taco soup with avocado
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    If you’re up for a little more effort, why not make your own soup? Combine canned beans and canned roasted peppers with garlic salt in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 cup broth (or water), then heat until warm. Who knew homemade soup could be so easy?

    Microwave Rice And Beans

    Rice
    Image Credit: Shutterstock.

    Cooking rice isn’t always complicated. Microwavable rice is now available in pre-cooked, single-serving packages. Tear the package to vent, pop it in the microwave, and you have perfectly steamed rice in just a few minutes. Add a microwave packet of sauced lentils or beans for a well-rounded meal.

    Baked Potatoes

    Loaded baked potato with bacon, cheese sour cream and chives
    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos.

    Potatoes will stay fresh for months in a cool, dark place like your pantry. Grab one potato per serving when you need an easy dinner. Poke it with a fork and microwave it for 4-5 minutes, then enjoy your baked potato. Top it with canned chili, dip, queso, or another pantry staple for extra flavor and nutrition.

    Three-Bean Chili

    Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    Vegetarian chili is simple with pantry ingredients! Combine 1 can of these ingredients in a pot: black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and corn. Then add 1 cup of vegetable stock or water, plus a packet of chili seasoning. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes before digging in.

    Instant Ramen

    Ramen noodles
    Image Credit: Shutterstock.

    Ramen noodles are a go-to easy meal. You can cook these instant noodles in minutes on the stovetop or microwave. Use the included seasoning packet, or make your soup fancier by adding an Asian-inspired sauce.

    Pasta And Sauce

    spaghetti with tomato sauce
    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos

    Here’s another simple classic. Boil a pot of your favorite noodles while heating up your favorite pasta sauce. You can also add a can of chicken, lentils, or beans for some protein.

    Breakfast For Dinner

    almond flour pancakes
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    Pancake mix makes it easy to enjoy this breakfast favorite for dinner. Just follow the package instructions for a tasty treat. Substitute oil for butter, water for milk, and applesauce for eggs to keep the meal fully shelf-stable. Then top with syrup, jelly, or jam.

    Tuna Salad

    Tuna Salad Collard Wrap
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    Drain a can of tuna and mix it with a scoop of mayonnaise for almost-instant tuna salad. You can eat it with crackers or by itself.

    Peanut Butter

    Creamy peanut butter and peanuts against a white tray show healthy foods that are also allergens
    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos.

    Peanut butter keeps you full because it’s packed with protein. Add peanut butter to rice cakes, instant oatmeal, crackers—or like some people suggest in this Reddit thread, you can always eat it by the spoonful.

    10 Seriously Boomer Foods That Boomers Love According to the Internet

    Senior man eats a pizza
    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos

    Baby boomers lived through tricky historical times, so we must be mindful of their food choices. My parents in England grew up in Austerity Britain between 1945 and 1955 when war rationing continued. While some of the meals that survived this era may still be with us, who would begrudge people for craving their childhood favorites? In a recent online post, people suggest foods baby boomers still love. Find the list here.

    10 Popular Foods That Men Voted They Can't Bring Themselves To Eat

    Man saying no
    Image Credit: Shutterstock.

    A recent online discussion among men involved foods they can't bring themselves to eat. From beef tongues to Haggis, these are popular foods men say they can handle, despite others despising them. Get the list here. 

    10 Foods Americans Eat That Are Banned in Other Countries

    surprised woman eating a donut
    Photo Credit: Shutterstock

    Did you know that several foods popular in America are banned in some other countries? Usually, this is because of chemicals or food production standards that aren’t considered acceptable in those countries. We’ve compiled a list of 10 of those foods and what they’re banned. Some might surprise you! Get the full list here. 

    10 Popular Foods Meant To Be Served Hot That People Prefer Cold. Do You? 

    Woman having fried chicken
    Image Credit: Shutterstock.

    Some people swear coffee can only be prepared with one method, or it’s improper. Others will take it cold, hot, on ice, or any other way. Are there certain foods that are supposed to be served fresh and hot that you prefer cold? This list came about because of an internet discussion where people argued whether foods like pizza or fried chicken could be eaten cold.  Get the list here. 

    The Boomer Food Hall of Fame: 10 Dishes That Are Iconic for Baby Boomers

    Senior man eats a pizza
    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos

    Baby boomers lived through tricky historical times, so we must be mindful of their food choices. My parents in England grew up in Austerity Britain between 1945 and 1955 when war rationing continued. While some of the meals that survived this era may still be with us, who would begrudge people for craving their childhood favorites? In a recent online post, people suggest foods baby boomers still love. Get the list here.

    12 Boomers Facts You Were Taught As A Child Only To Find Out They Were Not True

    woman with gum
    Photo Credit: Shutterstock

    If you grew up with Boomer parents or had Boomer teachers, you probably heard a lot of things that you later came to realize (or maybe did at the time) just weren’t true. Some of these things were well-meaning. Some seemed about making you behave, while some were downright bizarre. Get the list.

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

    Reader Interactions

    Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook , and Instagram for all of the latest recipe and travel content.

    Tell Us What You Think Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hello!

    I'm Karen Kelly a food and travel writer, health coach and recipe creator. At Seasonal Cravings you will find quick, healthy recipes and the best travel tips!

    ABOUT KAREN»

    Summer

    London Broil

    Fail Proof Tender London Broil Recipe

    45 Healthy Oatmeal Toppings

    woman lifting weights

    5 Power Foods to Fuel Your Workout

    best trader joes products

    30 Best Gluten Free Products at Trader Joe's

    Creamy curry chicken with white rice

    Campbell's Chicken Curry

    Watermelon Feta and Cucumber Salad

    15 Summer Watermelon Recipes

    Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Pork Chops

    30 Easy Pork Recipes

    strawberry and pecan salad with feta cheese in a white bowl

    Strawberry Feta Salad

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Recipes
    • About Me
    • Disclaimer | Policies

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2023 Seasonal Cravings

    Stock Photos Provided by Depositphotos