You'll Never Worry About What's For Dinner Again

Even if you’re not the type to leave dinner until the last minute, everyone has those days. Stock the essential ingredients below so that when you’re in a pinch, you can still throw a delicious—and easy—dinner together.

In your pantry

• Bread (buns, loaves, pitas and Old El Paso tortillas)
• Pasta
• Rice
• Cereal
• Canned beans
• Canned meats (chicken, salmon, tuna)
• Canned tomatoes
• Pasta sauce (Alfredo and spaghetti)
• Tomato paste
• Canned broth (beef, chicken and vegetables)
• Soup (canned or dry)
• Peanut butter
• Pickles and olives
• Ketchup, mustard and mayo
• Salsa and chips
• Soy and marinating sauces
• Hamburger Helper
• Vegetable oil (canola and olive)
• Vinegar

In your spice rack

• At a minimum: garlic powder, basil, oregano, thyme, curry, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaves, ground red pepper

In your fridge:

• Cheese, such as cheddar, cottage, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, Parmesan
• Milk
• Eggs
• Packaged salad greens
• Fruit juice
• Sour cream
• Butter or margarine
• Yogurt

In your freezer:

• Ground beef or turkey
• Chicken (boneless skinless breasts)
• Ice cream or frozen yogurt
• Fruit juice concentrate (lemonade and orange)
• Green Giant vegetables
• Berries (for smoothies and desserts)
• Bread crumbs (for stuffing and breading fish)

What can you make with these ingredients?

Try Easy-oven enchiladas, Turkey and broccoli pasta or Fiesta chicken, to name a few.