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22 Ways to Use All the Random Stuff in Your Pantry

Work with what you've got

Your kitchen pantry can be an intimidating place. What on earth are you supposed to do with that bag of dried lentils or bottle of fish sauce you bought for one recipe back in July? We rounded up 22 ways to make use of those seemingly random things you’ve got on hand.

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Epicurious

Clam Juice: Manhattan Clam Chowder

It’s chowda season, people

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Sweetened Condensed Milk: Key Lime Pie

And pie season.

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Curry Paste: Curried Soba Noodle Soup

A hearty pasta dish that won’t weigh you down.

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Mess Makes Food

Dried Lentils: Lentil, Cauliflower And Sweet Potato Curry

Meatless Monday done right.

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Chipotles In Adobo: Beef Barbacoa Tacos

Also, taco Tuesday.

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Paleo Mag Online

Powdered Wasabi: Honey And Wasabi Grilled Salmon

The wasabi powder you forgot about gives this Asian-style salmon a serious kick.

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Tuna Fish: Kicked-up Tuna Melts

Think beyond your average sammie on whole wheat.

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Coconut Milk: Crock-pot Coconut Chicken Curry

We’ll bet you have some rice lying around your pantry, too.

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Canned Artichoke Hearts: One-pot Puttanesca

This Italian feast also features spaghetti, capers and olives.

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Fish Sauce: Indonesian Fried Rice

Whip it up, then #putaneggonit.

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Bisquick Baking Mix: Zucchini And Carrot Fritters

More than just pancakes, people.

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Worcestershire Sauce: French Onion Soup

Aka winter in a hot, cheesy, bready bowl.

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Capers: Pasta With Garlic Butter Caper Sauce

Capers: more than the final touch on a bagel and lox.

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Canned Tomatoes: Shakshuka

#Putaneggonit, part 2.

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Tahini: Cold Sesame Noodles With Veggies

PS: It makes for the best leftovers ever.

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Tortilla Chips: Tortilla Crust Avocado Fries

As good as it looks.

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Garbanzo Beans: Chickpea Burgers With Spinach And Feta

We dare you to show us a kitchen cabinet that doesn’t contain a can of chickpeas.

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Cornflakes: Baked General Tso's Chicken

Little known fact: Cornflakes can pretty much always stand in for breadcrumbs.

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Maple Syrup

Breakfast is served.

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Black Beans: Loaded Sweet Potato Boats

Add some avocado for good measure.

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Anchovies: Niçoise Salad

Well, aren’t you fancy?

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Chili Sauce: Hot And Spicy Meatballs

Great balls of fire.

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