Avoid dinner stress - prep smart for baby and toddler years
Sponsored by Matsmart
Toddler life is full of breastfeeding, naps, pick-ups and bedtimes - and some days it feels like a marathon just to get out the door. Running to the store in the rain with a newborn or a defiant two-year-old on your arm is the last thing you want. With a smart pantry at home, you can sit back - knowing that dinner is always there, with no stress or last-minute shopping.
10 pantry foods that always save you
- Pasta
- Rice
- Bulgur or couscous
- noodles
- Crushed tomatoes
- Coconut milk
- Broth (diced or stock)
- Lentils, beans & chickpeas (canned or dried)
- Biscuits or crispbread (quick snack + for soups)
- Spices & seasonings (curry, oregano, garlic powder, chili, cumin)
Dinners you can make - without shopping
Quick tomato paste
A classic that always works - pasta + crushed tomatoes + oregano = ready in 15 minutes.
Creamy lentil stew
Red lentils, coconut milk and curry - a rich, gentle stew that satisfies the whole family.
Noodles with a twist
Noodles + coconut milk + curry or chili → quick and filling.
bean chili
Beans + tomatoes + cumin = a rich stew that goes well with rice, bulgur or couscous.
Lentil & tomato soup
A warming soup with lentils, crushed tomatoes and broth. Serve with crispbread.
Quick couscous stew
Couscous mixed with beans and tomatoes - fresh, simple and ready in no time.
Creamy coconut stew
Coconut milk + beans or lentils + spices → a soft stew with an Asian touch.
Asian-inspired noodles
Noodles in broth, flavored with garlic powder and chili - warming, quick and delicious.

Why Matsmart is the best way to a smart pantry
- You save money - You can save an average of -50% on your entire food purchase compared to other stores. Perfect when the family food budget needs to stretch further.
- Reducing food waste - By buying products that might otherwise go to waste, you help conserve food and valuable resources.
- Shop easily online - get everything delivered straight to your door and avoid the stress of carrying heavy grocery bags.
- Always new finds - From pasta and canned goods to snacks and snacks - the range is constantly changing, so you can always make smart cuts.
Make everyday life easier with Matsmart
A smart pantry is more than just shelves filled with cans and packages - it's an investment in less stress, more food enjoyment and more money left in your wallet. At Matsmart, you are helping to reduce food waste while saving money!
