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We have a hard time finding things we don’t want to buy at IKEA. (How is it all so pretty and functional?) But because we sadly can’t have it all, we constantly have to edit down our wish list to just our favorite things.

With the launch of IKEA’s new line, JASSA, a limited-edition collection inspired by the color and craft of Indonesia and Southeast Asia, we are practicing our restraint. Here is the one must-have from the new collection.

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Keep a bag of frozen tortellini tucked away in your freezer and you can rest easy knowing that a quick meal is always at the ready. This series on fast tortellini dinners will show you how to transform frozen tortellini into dinner using pantry staples and a few surprising techniques. Pasta sauce is just the beginning!

Dinner tonight should most definitely be this almost-instant pasta soup. There’s no need to pry open a can of the store-bought stuff when you’re craving a bowl of something brothy; you can still have a (mostly) homemade soup in a matter of minutes. Everything comes together as quick as can be, thanks to the help of a few freezer shortcuts like precooked meatballs, peas, and tortellini. Simmer everything in a big pot of chicken broth and you’ve got a comforting bowl at the ready.

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Pizza Friday is a well-loved weekly event in our family. To be honest, I can’t remember why or how we started it, but I do know that having this day on the calendar each week has not only brought joy to my children, but also a little more sanity to my meal planning. Friday night pizza serves two important and seemingly unrelated purposes: clearing out the fridge and holding space for family time.

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This gorgeous space from designer Jillian Harris checks every mark on the pantry wish list. Natural light? Check. Custom cabinetry? Check. Plenty of space for your favorite treats? Check. Impeccable styling? An obvious check!

But even if you’re not blessed with enough square footage for a #pantrygoals space like this, there are plenty of smart tricks packed into this spot for you to steal.

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There are two types of ingredients that bring your meal plan to life: those that are specific to each recipe, and pantry ingredients you find yourself using over and over again. So if you’re ready to make meal planning a bit easier, the answer lies in strategically stocking your pantry.

The items you always keep on hand are meal plan power players. They’re the versatile basics that can be worked into a wide range of different meals, and will appear in recipe after recipe. Even on the days when you feel like there’s nothing to eat, these core ingredients turn eggs into a hearty frittata, pasta into a delicious three-ingredient dish, or rice into a one-pot wonder. Here are 10 staples to keep stocked in your pantry to make your meal run smoothly.

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A few weeks ago I caught sight of my overworked, frazzled, absent-minded self in the big mirror in my local grocery store and did a double take; as unbelievable as it was, I had managed to go to the store wearing my pajamas. I honestly thought I’d remembered to change into jeans and a T-shirt.

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Mornings are tough, and finding the time to squeeze in breakfast before dashing out the door can feel even trickier. Know this, though — it’s totally possible, and even easy, when you have the right recipes in hand. From super-simple egg wraps to chai-spiced oats, here are 15 smart, easy ideas that make mornings even tastier without breaking the bank.

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We’re always looking for ways to bring a little life into the kitchen, which is why we’re giving this totally charming kitchen herb wall — from Tabitha Blue over at Fresh Mommy Blog — two very green thumbs up.

Sure, we’ve all had a few potted herbs lining our sills, but Tabitha’s hanging display takes it to a whole new level.

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