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Dinner on a Dime: 20 Recipes You Can Make from Your Pantry

If you stock up on certain staples, it’s easy to whip up delicious meals with just a few fresh ingredients. Learn how to stock your pantry, and find 20 delicious recipes here! (21 Photos)

Lia Wiedemann on Jan 11, 2012 at 9:38AM

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Dinner on a Dime: 20 Recipes You Can Make from Your Pantry

Stock Your Pantry and Get Started

Make sure your pantry is stocked with our list of pantry must-haves, then check out 20 recipes for delicious dinners that won’t break the bank.

By using canned tomatoes and a jar of tomato sauce, you can have chicken cacciatore, a classic Italian dish, on your dinner table in less than 20 minutes.

Cost per serving: $2.95
Non-pantry items: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 large green pepper, 1 cup mushrooms

Get the recipe for Quick Chicken Cacciatore