What's in your pantry? Take a closer look and then check out these Cooking 5 Ways ideas. Use pantry foods you have on hand, in different ways, to make healthy meals and snacks!
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Beans 5 Ways
Looking for ways to make a hearty meal for less? Beans are a low-cost option instead of meat.
Cooking with Beans
Try these different ways to cook dried beans - a quick soak method when you are short on time and a long soak method when you can plan meals ahead.
Rice 5 Ways
Rice is nice any time of day! Serve rice as a side dish, as a tasty dessert, in casseroles and soups too!
Cooking with Rice
Try something new! Learn about different kinds of rice, cooking directions, and ways to stretch your meals farther.
Peanut Butter 5 Ways
It's not just for sandwiches! Peanut butter adds protein to meals and snacks to keep you going strong all day long.
Tomatoes 5 Ways
All forms count! Canned vegetables and fruits are healthy options, ready to add to any meal. Try these suggestions!
Canned Chicken and Fish 5 Ways
It's fully cooked and ready to eat when you are! Make meals in a snap with these serving ideas.
Canned Pumpkin 5 Ways
Add delicious flavor, fiber, and nutrition with canned pumpkin! Check out these serving ideas and give pumpkin a starring role in your recipes.
Oats 5 Ways
Start your day with whole grains! Oats are a low-cost breakfast that will keep you feeling full until lunchtime. Try these other ideas for adding oats to main dishes and snacks too!
Milk 5 Ways
Want to boost nutrition in family meals? Add milk for calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Try these tasty ideas and stay strong with milk!
Canned Vegetables 5 Ways
No time to chop vegetables? Pop open a can of carrots, lima beans, green beans, or beets and make a healthy meal in a flash!
Canned Fruit 5 Ways
Sweeten things up, naturally. Add canned fruit to breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes too! Check out these delicious ideas!
Cooking with Leafy Greens
Try cooking your leafy greens in a variety of ways! Leafy greens can be listed as softer or tougher depending on the variety.
Leafy Greens 5 Ways
Leafy greens are so much more than just salads! Try these exciting ways to add leafy greens to simple weeknight meals.