pantry meals for when things don't go as planned

Hi reader,  Have your dinner plans ever fell through? Maybe you forgot to thaw the meat or the basketball game ran late or there was an accident on your way home? If there's one truth about meal planning, it's that at some point in time, your plan will fail. Sometimes it's your fault, and sometimes it's not. But if we're going to stick to our clean eating goals, we must plan for the unexpected… or rather, the expected! Have a list of pantry meals in your back pocket can be a life saver. A pantry meal… Is something you can make with what you ordinarily have on hand.  Usually relies on items from the pantry or fridge, and not the freezer (unless it can be thawed in under 5 minutes, like pre-cooked rice or quinoa) Does NOT require a last minute trip to the store, since those tend to cost more money and waste time. Now when you're dealing with just your family, a pantry meal could easily be as basic as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with apples and carrots. However, sometimes our dinner plans involve our spouse's boss or the pastor and his family. While you CAN offer them PBJ's, I'm not sure that's the wisest choice.  Write down 3 dinners that your family loves. These meals must meet the three criteria above AND they must be suitable for hosting the boss or other important people for dinner. When you're in the midst of stressing about forgetting to thaw the chicken, you won't think of anything. You're going to draw a blank and call for take-out. That's why having this list ready now, is a game changer! Now I know that coming up with ideas is half the battle, and that's why I'm including three easy pantry meals. Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Weeknight Veggie Stir-fry Cheesy Lentil Pasta What 3 pantry meals work for your family? Hit 'reply' and let me know! ALL my best ♥, PS: Speaking of pantry meals… our Kitchen Sink Pantry Challenge starts in TWO WEEKS!  For four days, I'm going to take you step by step on how to use ingredients you have on hand, the best ways to substitute ingredients, and how to keep your pantry full of food your family likes! CLICK HERE to sign up!  The daily challenges will be sent via email starting August 15 and then I will be LIVE everyday in our exclusive Facebook group (replays available later if you're not on Facebook).  This entire challenge is free, however we do have a workbook available if you want to take the challenge to the next level. It's completely optional, but really gives you an in-depth look at eating from the pantry. You can read more about what's included in the workbook HERE. I cannot wait to get this challenge started. It's going to be SO MUCH FUN!  Popular on the Blog this Week 2022 August Produce Guide See which Summer vegetables are still here with this August Seasonal Produce Guide! Use this produce list to build your meal plan and save money on food! Take this guide and the July Seasonal Produce Guide with you to shop the farmer's market!   Read More Here   20+ Easy Healthy Breakfasts Busy school mornings mean healthy breakfast ideas. Awesome list of 20 fast breakfast options for school, ready in less than 5 minutes! Options like blueberry baked oatmeal and easy to make smoothies. Read More Here   How to Stick to Your Meal Plan Learn How to Stick to a Meal Plan and your grocery budget! Tips for staying organized, making your meal prep plan easier, and having more control over your eating habits. Read More Here   Freshly Updated How to Make Yogurt Learn how to make yogurt with this tutorial. Skip the yogurt maker and try this super easy heating pad method or even an Instant Pot! You can always adjust the tartness and flavor to your liking! For a snack that the kids will love, use our recipe for chocolate peanut butter granola to make our peanut butter and jelly granola parfait!  Read More Here  How to Make Ice Cream without a Machine You can easily make homemade ice cream without a machine. You only need two tools you already have at home – an ice cube tray and a blender! Try my other tasty cold treats like cherry limeade popsicles and homemade ice pops that are made with 100% real fruit and no sugar! Read More Here  New Posts on the Blog This Week Real Food Meal Plan for August This easy meal plan for August is what you need for your back to school routine! Quick, tasty, and budget friendly meals the whole family will love! Plus enjoy treats like homemade vanilla bean ice cream and slow cooker peach cobbler.  Read More Here

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