100 Easy Recipes

100 Easy Recipes that are made with simple, budget friendly, and most pantry staple ingredients!  We have recipes for pastas, soups, casseroles, and even baking!

Over the last week or so, I’ve had a lot of people reach out and ask me for a good list of recipes all in one place that are just easy and will meet their needs with all of the current chaos going on!  So many of you now are finding yourselves at home cooking more, and my hope is to help ease some of the stress!  There are one hundred recipes here and I’ve categorized them to make it a little easier.  First we have pasta/noodles, rice/grains, casseroles, beef/chicken, soups, instant pot recipes, and baking!  The term “pantry staples” can really vary from person to person, or household to household.  So, we’ve tried to include as much variety as we can.  We’d love to hear from you if you make any of these and also if you are needing to sub any ingredients due to what is available to you right now!  Reach out and we’ll help however we can!

Pasta and Noodles:

1. :  One of our most popular recipes using pantry ingredients and packaged ramen!
2.   Also uses packaged ramen with an amazing (simple) peanut sauce.
3. Easy :  Bolognese in about 30 minutes!  This sauce is so good on any pasta, and it freezes well for later.
4. Three Cheese :  This one is a splurge but it is hearty and cheesy!  You can even leave out the meat and spinach if you want.
5. Creamy Italian :  Made with rotini, but you can use any pasta you have on hand.  The sauce is the best part!
6. Creamy Spinach Mushroom :  A simple cream sauce with cheese tortellini, spinach, and mushrooms.
7. Creamy : If you love Italian sausage and parmesan cheese, this ones for you!  Any pasta will work.
8. One Pot :  This is a bacon/ranch/garlic/parmesan type of pasta!  It’s filling and kids love it.
9. Roasted Red Pepper :  A simple recipe using one pan, store bought gnocchi, and a sauce made with pantry staples.
10. French Onion :  One of our most popular!  You can use beef stew meat, cubed up steak, or even ground beef.
11. Pan :  The savory sauce and fresh vegetables with these noodles is so good!
12. One Pan Creamy :  The perfect one pot meal full of tender orzo and juicy chicken!
13. The Best Easy Recipe: When takeout is hard to come by, you can make your own Lo Mein at home!  Sub out whatever veggies you have on hand.
14. Easy Homemade :  Alfredo sauce is a favorite, so simple!  Serve with whatever pasta you love.
15. One Pot :  This tortellini is slightly spicy, flavor packed, and super cheesy!
16. Garlic Butter :  Garlic, butter, mushroom, pasta heaven and super fast to make!

1. :  This is the ultimate one pan dinner and one of our all time most popular!  Creamy, cheesy, and ready fast!
2. Easy Cajun :  A one pot dinner full of sausage, black beans, and rice!
3. :  A simple takeout favorite with the addition of ground beef!
4. :  A fun take on a classic, this bacon ranch chicken and rice is one pot and full of flavor.
5.   You can’t go wrong with Spanish rice made at home, especially when it’s fast and easy!
6. One Pot :  Love the flavors of caramelized onions in this simple rice.  It’s a great side or add chicken for a main.
7. Easy :  Dirty rice is flavor packed with ground beef and Cajun flavors!
8. 30 Minute Easy :  Everyone loves red beans and rice and this one is ready in 30 minutes!
9. :  This vegetarian fried rice is a really great meatless main dish using simple ingredients.
10. :  Flavorful chicken thighs stuffed with tender rice, so good!
11. :  Loaded with color, flavor, and ready in 20 minutes.
12. :  Is a super fresh and delicious vegetarian salad made with bulgur wheat and lots of great lemon and mint flavor.

1. Classic :  A true classic that everyone loves, no fuss, just pantry staples!
2. :  Another classic comfort food that is totally satisfying!
3. One Pot :  Creamy, cheesy, chicken goodness in one pot.
4. Tater Tot :  A breakfast version of the dinner favorite!  You can use ham, bacon, or sausage!
5. One Pot :  A cheesy Mexican rice casserole with beef, corn, and great taco flavor.
6. :  This casserole is made from scratch with the best easy filling and topped with cheesy drop biscuits.
7. Casserole:  A chicken and broccoli casserole that’s the ultimate comfort food!
8. Easy Casserole:  Frito pie is so easy to make with canned or leftover chili.
9. Casserole:  A hearty casserole full of noodles, flavorful tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese.
10. :  A creamy, crunchy topped chicken casserole!
11. One Pot :  Cozy and made from scratch in only 30 minutes.
12. Cheesy :  This one is versatile enough to make as a side or add cooked chicken, ham, sausage, or beef for a main!
13. :  A really good vegetarian casserole and a super easy quinoa recipe.
14. :  This comfort food is made so easy with cooked, shredded, chicken!
15. :  Full of tender chicken, pasta, corn and beans!

1. Crispy :  It doesn’t get any better than juicy and perfectly seasoned chicken thighs!
2. Baked :  These chicken legs have the best marinade!
3. Baked :  Simple baked chicken with great flavor that goes with anything!
4. :  Budget friendly, tender, juicy and perfect!
5. The Best :  The only pulled pork you’ll ever need, the seasoning is complete perfection and you can make in your slow cooker or oven!
6. Slow Cooker (Mexican Shredded Beef):  This shredded beef is great for tacos, nachos, or burritos!
7. Spicy :  This makes a saucy, and spicy Mexican chicken!
8. Easy One Pan :  Hibachi chicken made at home with minimal ingredients you probably have on hand.
9. Easy :  Tons of lemon flavor, perfect with rice or pasta.
10. Simple :  A great pan/wine sauce with tons of mushrooms and tender chicken.
11. Oven Roasted :  You can’t go wrong with lemon pepper flavor on this easy chicken dish!
12. Slow Cooker :  You can use frozen or make your own meatballs for this recipe.
13. French Onion :  A delicious twist on a classic salisbury steak recipe!
14. Amazing :  Bacon tacos with a simple avocado sauce drizzled on top.
15. Easy :  Our fave chicken stir fry made simple, use what veggies you have on hand!

1. :  This soup has a couple of “secret” ingredients that make it the best!  It’s so fast and easy.
2. :  Love this slightly spicy, super flavor packed soup!
3. :  Hamburger Soup is budget friendly and has a rich broth.
4. Easy :  You can use canned or dried beans for this light but flavorful soup.
5. :  An easy soup using pantry/freezer staples!
6. Crockpot :  Chunks of potatoes, a thick broth, lots of cheese!
7. Chili :  Chili mac in soup form, pantry staple comfort food.
8. :  A creamy chicken chili with minimal ingredients.
9. :  A seriously hearty lentil soup with great smoky flavor!
10. Classic Recipe:  This is THE classic and only beef stew you’ll ever need, the flavor is simply perfect and the beef is so tender!
11. :  A comforting bowl of goodness that tastes just like a cheeseburger.
12. Slow Cooker :  This simple soup takes advantage of canned tomatoes and seasonings you already have at home.
13. Creamy Recipe:  Hearty chowder with corn and potatoes, add ham or bacon if you wish.
14. :  A restaurant fave made easy at home!

 

1. :  One of our tried/true most popular for several years now!
2. :  Another reader fave, way better than the boxed mac and cheese.
3. Instant Pot or Crockpot :  These French dips are so juicy and tender and can be served on any kind of bread you have.
4. Instant Pot Creamy :  A twist on classic mac and cheese with sun dried tomatoes and sausage!
5. :  A very simple chicken and rice with broccoli made fast in the instant pot, a family favorite.
6. :  The easiest way to cook your pot roast fast!
7. :  This chili verde is EASY and made using pantry staple ingredients!
8. :  This tenderloin comes out perfectly with mashed potatoes and gravy in the same pot.
9. :  Tender pork simmered in a hearty sauce easy enough for dinner any day!
10. :  Chili mac is a true classic and now you can make it in the instant pot too.
11. :  This chicken has gourmet taste in under 30 minutes!
12. with Gravy:  Pork chops made using pantry staples for a simple and flavorful gravy.
13. :  The quickest way to get split pea soup without sacrificing flavor.

1. Homemade :  Perfect, soft cinnamon rolls with gooey filling!  Step by step instructions!
2. 30 Minute :  This is the best, easiest, pizza dough to make at home quickly!  Our readers love it.
3. Dough:  Another quick dough, but this one is thin and foldable.
4. :  You can make this pizza with eggs, whatever cheese you have, and whatever meat you love!  Use one of our easy dough recipes from above.
5. :  Our biscuits use melted butter and come together really fast and easy without a lot of extra steps.
6. Cheddar :  A really flavorful, soft, cheddar and dill packed quick bread!
7. Perfect :  A classic cookie packed full of chocolate chips.
8. Cinnamon Sugar :  One of our most popular, everyone loves them and the kids can help make them.
9. :  These quick/easy blueberry muffins are so soft and tender!
10. Soft :  A simple drop style sugar cookie!
11. The Best :  Cornbread made from scratch that goes with all of your fave soups and stews!
12. Cheesy Garlic :  This tastes so much like cheddar biscuits but it’s easier to make!
13. Best :  THE top recipe on our site last year!  We have hundreds of rave reviews, we call it the best for a reason.
14. Favorite :  Just a good old simple M&M cookies, great to make with your whole family.
15. :  These are a hearty and chewy cookie!
16. :  Made using cake mix for when you need something easy.

Enjoy our collection of 100 easy recipes!

~Nichole

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Hey! Nice to meet you! I'm Nichole!

Welcome to The Salty Marshmallow! I'm a mom, animal lover, photographer, & kitchen mess-maker. Here you will find the result of my decades-long passion for chasing the best flavors in the kitchen, all meant to be cooked by regular people with busy lives just like you and me.

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7 Comments

1. Ramona says:

   A really amazing collection – I have already saved a few recipes to make while on lockdown – thanks so much for sharing 😉

2. Sondra Barker says:

   Thank you for sharing all these ideas! This will be a great place to look when I need a new idea for dinner.

3. Jacqui DeBono says:

   This is such a comprehensive list, thank you! With a house full of kids and adults, I need all the help I can get!

4. Stine Mari says:

   Ok this is a FANTASTIC collection of recipes. I love how neatly it’s put together, very easy – exactly what we need right now.

5. Colleen says:

   Wow, what a great collection. So many recipes but not overwhelming because of the great category organization. Thanks for sharing!

   1. Jere Cassidy says:

      Just going through all the recipes, I see so many I want to try. This is a great list.

6. Marta says:

   These recipes are so helpful these days. Going to the grocery store and finding what you need is like winning the lotto these days.