Now everyone is doing their part to social distance and stay home, you’ll need to make the most of what you already have in your kitchen cupboards.
We all know that a well stocked store cupboard is going to be your best friend for the next few weeks, so these recipes will be life-savers when you can’t leave the house and don’t want to spend money on yet another Deliveroo. Here are some ideas for what to cook when relying on what you already have:
Lentil spaghetti bolognese
Looking to get in your 5-a-day? This super healthy ragu will get you four steps closer, it’s super easy to make and can be frozen for extra convenience.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lentil-ragu
Flatbread pizza
Making your own flatbread is cheap, quick and a lot of fun too. Customise with toppings of your choice (this one has pepperoni, courgette and onion) and enjoy homemade pizza on a budget.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/flatbread_pizza_with_08542
Chilli con carne
A Mexican chilli is one of our store cupboard saviours and had to make the list! This recipe is one for meat-eaters, but you could replace the meat for more beans or lentils and swap the stock for a veggie alternative.
deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/quick-chilli-con-carne/
Veggie curry
An easy, cheap curry recipe that uses up those tins of tomatoes and coconut milk – plus the leftovers will taste great the next day. Throw in some frozen veg for an extra health kick.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tomato-chickpea-curry
Peanut butter noodles
This recipe is perfect for using up some dried noodles and chinese spices in your store cupboard. Again, throw in some fresh or frozen veggies for a healthy boost.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jan/16/ofm-preview-recipe
Beans on toast
What’s a store cupboard menu without this British staple! Get inventive and try simple solo supper made from store cupboard black beans and Mexican spices.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tex-mex-beans-toast
Seafood paella
Whip up this easy version of the traditional Spanish seafood dish straight from the store cupboard. Add extras such as chorizo and peas if you like.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-paella
Tarka dhal
Make a simple and healthy store cupboard supper like this easy dhal. To keep it vegan, use vegetable oil rather than ghee.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tarka-dhal
