21 Pantry Meals in One Day: Realistic Weekly Meal Prep & Pantry Challenge

Stop cooking dinner every single night! In week 2 of our 2026 Pantry Challenge, I am showing you how I batch cook for the entire week using random leftovers from my fridge, freezer, and pantry. As a debt-free family on a budget, this meal prep system saves us time, money, and sanity.

This week’s “Cook With Me” Menu:

Breakfast: Turkey & Ham Egg Bakes with Applesauce

Lunch: Sandwiches & Fruit

Dinner: Ravioli with Homemade Meat Sauce, Pizza Wraps, & Mashed Pumpkin

Dessert: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

We are using up pie crusts, crescent rolls, frozen ham, and pantry staples to create delicious meals without a big grocery trip. Big batch cooking days save me time and energy. I can put a few days in my fridge, portion out a few days in my freezer for my very own homemade “TV” dinners to pull out later in the week.

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