Were you one of the folks who went into panic buying before the circuit breaker, and now have a bunch of canned tuna and Campbell's soup sitting in your kitchen cabinet? We’re here to save the day. With some basic kitchen tools and simple ingredients, you can transform canned food into restaurant-worthy dishes!
Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl
Missing Japanese food? This Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl is a deconstructed version of the spicy tuna sushi roll. Packed with protein and veggies smothered in a creamy, spicy mayo sauce, who says you can't eat healthy with canned food? Get the full recipe here.
Classic No Fuss Chili
Got some canned tomatoes, beef broth and kidney beans lying around? This recipe is perfect for those rainy days where you're craving for something hearty and warm. What could be better than a hot bowl of chili? You can also use any kind of beans that you prefer such as pinto beans, white beans or black beans!
Baked Beans Shakshuka
This recipe is my personal favourite! Shakshuka is a popular Mediterranean dish of eggs poached in beans, tomato sauce, olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic. It makes a great brunch dish or even a comforting one-pot-meal for dinner. Serve along with some toasted bread to complete the meal!
Kimchi and Spam Fried Rice
Savoury luncheon meat and spicy kimchi topped off with a runny fried egg – does it get any better than this? This recipe is ideal for anyone who wants a quick, yummy and fuss-free meal. Check it out here!
Sardine Fish Cakes
Love canned sardines? This delicious recipe uses chili-infused sardines to make fish cakes! Served with a spicy yogurt sauce, they are perfect as finger food or snacks for your next movie marathon at home. See the full recipe here.
One Dish Chicken & Rice Bake
Who doesn't love a recipe that tastes great and only takes five minutes to put together? All you need is chicken, rice and Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. This basic recipe is also super easy to customize – you can replace chicken with veggies and add cheese if you'd like!
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Elevate canned corn beef, potato and eggs with this recipe. It makes for a hearty brunch for the whole family, and is sure to be a hit with even the fussiest kid. You can also replace corned beef with some low sodium luncheon meat!
Pineapple Mojito
Now here's a boozy way to use up those canned pineapples. Let this recipe soothe the ache of ruined vacation plans and help whisk you away to a poolside in your mind. Want to skip the alcohol? Simply substitute rum with soda water for a refreshing "nojito".
Grandma's Peach Pie
Canned peaches are always perfectly sweet and ripe no matter the season, and this peach pie recipe is perfect for any occasion (or even if there's no occasion). Complete it and top it off with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream!