We've all been there, so there is no shame in admitting it. It's that moment when you're staring blankly into your pantry, waiting for inspiration to strike. You're on edge because there was traffic on the way home from work and little Johnny needs to be at karate in half an hour.

You need something simple, tasty, and, above all, fast. You need a pantry meal, something whipped together with what you have available to use. It is a common occurrence that happens to every home cook, albeit more often than some of us care to admit.