Feed your family and nourish your soul with easy, approachable recipes made with readily available ingredients
4th of July
You will find delicious inspiration for celebrating the 4th of July in style here. Whether attending a barbecue or simply enjoying a casual meal outdoors, you will find recipes for no-bake desserts, potluck-style salads, grilled dishes, and more.
Reader favorites include Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad, Muffuletta Pasta Salad, and Brats and Kraut.
- Roasted Buffalo Potato Salad30 Minutes
- Red White and Blue Snack Board15 Minutes
- Summer Pasta Salad23 Minutes
- Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade15 Minutes
Trending recipes
- Easy Ravioli Sauce10 Minutes
- Alfredo Sauce with Evaporated Milk13 Minutes
- Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef27 Minutes
- Ciabatta Garlic Bread20 Minutes
Latest recipes
- One Pan Sausage and Shells45 Minutes
- Spinach Artichoke Frittata35 Minutes
- Doritos Taco Casserole (stove top)30 Minutes
- Roasted Artichoke Hearts40 Minutes
Featured recipes
- Cold Cut Sub Sandwich10 Minutes
- Cheeseburger Bowls25 Minutes
- Caprese Chicken Sandwich35 Minutes
- Corn, Bacon, and Pine Nut Pizza25 Minutes
No-bake desserts
Stay cool this summer with these no-bake sweet treats. There are recipes for ice cream, frozen pies, marshmallow cereal bars, and icebox cakes. Favorites include Oreo Mint Pie, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, and Frozen Lemonade Pie.
- Mint Oreo Balls [Three Ingredients]1 Hours 55 Minutes
- Mint Ice Cream with Andes and Junior Mints6 Hours 5 Minutes
- Ice Cream Sundae Nachos5 Minutes
- Peanut Butter S'mores Bars15 Minutes
Pasta salads
Whether you are looking for a make-ahead side or bringing a dish to a potluck, these pasta salad recipes are dressed to impress with tons of flavor. Try adding Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Salad or Greek Lemon Orzo Salad to your menu.
- Chorizo Pasta Salad20 Minutes
- Summer Pasta Salad23 Minutes
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad20 Minutes
- Muffuletta Pasta Salad30 Minutes
About My Casual Pantry
Welcome! I'm Abbey, the foodie behind My Casual Pantry. I love casual, comfortable food - the food I share with my family on a daily basis, the food we build memories around. I'm here to share my love of food with you and provide you with recipes to build memories with your family.
Salads
Quick and easy recipes for salads of all kinds - lettuce salads, pasta salads, fruit salads, vegetable, or main dish salads. Reader favorites include Chorizo Pasta Salad and Broccoli Cauliflower Salad.
Sides
Complete any meal with these side dish recipes including everything from green vegetables to potatoes, casseroles to sheet pan preparations. Reader favorites include Ciabatta Garlic Bread and Skillet Hash Browns.
- Loaded Baked Potato Casserole55 Minutes
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Herbs55 Minutes
- Cheesy Loaded Green Bean Casserole1 Hours 50 Minutes
- Lemon Pepper Green Beans11 Minutes
Appetizers
Satisfy your snack craving or make a game day spread. Find plenty of inspiration for all appetites and occasions. There are hot and cold dishes, make-ahead recipes, and fruit, veggie, or meat-lover options.
Popular recipes include Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef and Hedgehog Cheese Ball.
- Mango Pineapple Salsa20 Minutes
- Homemade Chunky Salsa20 Minutes
- Oven-Baked French Fries with Garlic Aioli1 Hours 10 Minutes
- Hot Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip40 Minutes
Dessert recipes
Indulge your sweet tooth with recipes for cookies, cakes, bars, no-bake desserts, and more! Reader favorites include Spice Cake Mix Cookies, Cornflake Christmas Wreath, and Vanilla Almond Cake with Marshmallow Buttercream.
- Easy Homemade Chocolate Cake (Texas Sheet Cake)33 Minutes
- Cake Mix Peanut Butter Fudge Bars40 Minutes
- Strawberry Lemonade Cookies18 Minutes
- Simple 3 Ingredient Oreo Cake1 Hours 10 Minutes
Main dishes
Satisfy every appetite with sandwiches and salads or casseroles and sheet pan meals. From comfort food to lighter fare, these recipes are made with readily available ingredients. Trending now: Meatloaf (without eggs or breadcrumbs) and Pasta Alfredo.
- Barbecue Beef Stew2 Hours 25 Minutes
- Easy Meatloaf without breadcrumbs and eggs55 Minutes
- Easy Ravioli Sauce10 Minutes
- Braised Beef Short Rib Risotto3 Hours 15 Minutes
Comforting casserole recipes
Casseroles take the stress out of mealtime and are wonderful for feeding crowds or having leftovers for another day. Reader favorites include Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole with Ritz Cracker Topping and Hash Brown Potatoes Deluxe (aka Funeral potatoes).
- Hot Chicken Salad55 Minutes
- Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole with Ritz Cracker Topping1 Hours 10 Minutes
- Cheese Ravioli Sausage Bake55 Minutes
- Hashbrown Potatoes Deluxe1 Hours 15 Minutes
Breakfast and brunch
Start your morning with these sweet or savory ideas. Scones, muffins, quiche, hash, casseroles, and more! Popular recipes include Mushroom Brie Quiche and Cinnamon Chip Muffins.
- Greek Yogurt with Granola and Fruit5 Minutes
- Mushroom and Brie Quiche1 Hours 7 Minutes
- Best Homemade Cinnamon Chip Muffins40 Minutes
- Spiced Rosemary Bacon [Oven-baked]40 Minutes
