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Ultimately, the goal of selecting and celebrating these pantry staples is to make your life easier.

5 ThrowTogether Meals for When Youre Busy Stressed or Too Damn Tired

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

But sometimes, I stray from that classic combination to absolutely glorious results.

This way, you get a little je ne sais quoi without a ton of effort.

For seasoned cooks, a simple stir-fry is easy.

5 ThrowTogether Meals for When Youre Busy Stressed or Too Damn Tired

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

This makeshift vegetarian curry is one of my favorites.

Its almost an impossible situation, but luckily itcanbe fixed with the right pantry staples.

Its also the exact situation that makes already-cooked foods like canned fish and packaged rice such game changers.

ZENB Penne Pasta

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

Heartbeat Hot Sauce

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Enter sheet-pan meals, which are a lot like DoorDash, only cheaper.

When it comes to tasty, inexpensive protein options, Im an absolute chicken thigh stan.

Momofuku Goods Chili Crunch

We hope these delicious meals help you nourish yourself the way you deserve.

We also donated the unopened items from our photoshoot for this project toNew York Common Pantry.

5 ThrowTogether Meals for When Youre Busy Stressed or Too Damn Tired

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

Táche Pistachio Milk

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

Maple Sea Salt Homestyle Granola

SkinnyDipped Lemon Bliss Almonds

5 ThrowTogether Meals for When Youre Busy Stressed or Too Damn Tired

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

Saffron Road Coconut Curry

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

A Dozen Cousins Sea Salt Bone-Broth Rice

Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas

5 ThrowTogether Meals for When Youre Busy Stressed or Too Damn Tired

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

Scout Smoked Wild Pink Salmon

Corto Agrumato-Method Olive Oil

Heartbeat Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce (6-oz.)

5 ThrowTogether Meals for When Youre Busy Stressed or Too Damn Tired

Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates.

Thrive Market Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Alcoeats Easy Indie Bowls – Indian Gravies

Sky Valley Organic Sambal Oelek Chili Paste