Not looking to go out these days? We don’t blame you. Our advice is to raid your pantry and make meals with ingredients you already have on hand. You might be surprised at what tasty recipes you can whip up!
Below you’ll find delicious and easy weekday recipes like Macaroni and Cheese Casserole, Armenian Lentil Burgers, Curry Stew and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The best part? Cooking with ingredients you already have and emptying out your pantry means you’re also prepping for Pesach! Score!
- Pan Pizza from the Dining In Cookbook
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- 3 Ingredient Nut Butter Cookies by Nathalie

- Rice and Cheese Enchiladas by Nechama Norman
- Shakshouka On the Go by Estee Kafra
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- Macaroni and Cheese Casserole from the Nitra Cookbook

- Fried Mozzarella Sandwich by Sussy Krausz
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- Chunky Chicken Taco Soup by Renee Muller
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- Falafel Balls from the Nitra Cookbook
- Cinnamon Chip Biscotti by Faigy Grossman
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- Fire-Roasted Fettuccine by Brynie Greisman
- Armenian Lentil Burgers by Lukas Volger
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- Spicy Linguine from the Dining In Cookbook
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- Sugar Cookies by Faigy Grossmann
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- Israeli Rice and Beans by Danielle Renov
- Salmon Patties by Rorie Weisberg
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- Cowboy Beans by Nechama Norman
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- Cabbage and Vegetable Curry Stew by Estee Raviv
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- Superior Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Nitra Cookbook
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- Tuscan Bean Soup from the Dining In Cookbook
- Quinoa, Lentil, and Corn Burgers by Erin Grunstein
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- Light, Refreshing Tuna Salad Sandwich by Sussy Krausz
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- Lentils, Beans, and Tomato Stew by Kelly Cohen

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