Basics of a Well-stocked Pantry

Once you get in the habit of keeping a well stocked pantry, you’ll start to replenish items as you find them on sale. You’ll notice your grocery bills actually go down. You’ll have ingredients on hand to cook healthy and economical meals. You’ll begin to menu plan and plan with more than one meal in mind. And then you’ll discover that you spend less time in meal prep and more time in meal enjoyment. I love that.

Basics for a Well-Stocked Pantry

Canned Goods:

Whole tomatoes
Tomato paste
Tomato puree
Tomato sauce
Crushed tomatoes
Chicken broth
Condensed soup
Canned fruits
Tuna
Chick peas
Kidney beans
Whole kernel corn
Evaporated milk
Peanut butter
Canned chiles
Assorted pickles
Olives
Capers
Chopped pimentos
Hoisin sauce
Sesame oil
Salsa
Light corn syrup
Dark corn syrup
Pure maple syrup
Honey
Vanilla extract

Dry goods:

All-purpose flour
Cake flour
Cornmeal
Granulated sugar
Confectioner’s sugar
Brown sugar
Baking soda
Baking powder
Yeast
Cornstarch
Unsweetened cocoa
Unsweetened chocolate
Semi sweet chocolate
Shortening
Oatmeal
Cereal
Crackers
Dried breadcrumbs
Pasta, assorted
Egg noodles
Long grain rice
Brown rice
Wild rice
Arborio rice

Freezer:

Ice
Vegetables
Ground beef
Whole chicken
Boneless chicken breasts
Boneless pork chops
Bulk sausage
Bacon
Breads and rolls
Puff pastry
Pyllo dough
Flour tortillas
Corn tortillas
Stuffed pasta
Hors d oeuvres
Nuts: Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds
Ice cream

Produce:

White potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Bell peppers
Hot peppers
Fresh mushrooms
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Carrots
Celery
Apples
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Parsley
Bananas

Refrigerator:

Eggs
Butter
Milk
Heavy cream
Sour cream
Cream cheese
Assorted Mild cheeses
Assorted Sharp cheeses
Mozzarella
Parmesan cheese
Mayonnaise
Yellow mustard
Dijon mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Horseradish
Ketchup
Green olives
Ripe olives
Assorted pickles
Salsa
Jellies or jams

Seasonings, Oils and Vinegars:

Allspice
Balsamic Vinegar
Basil
Bay Leaf
Beef Bouillon
Canola Oil
Cayenne Pepper
Chicken Bouillon
Chili Powder
Cider Vinegar
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cooking Spray
Cumin
Curry Powder
Dijon mustard
Dill
Garlic Powder
Ground Ginger
Hot Sauce
Ketchup
Lemon Pepper
Marjoram
Nutmeg
Olive oil
Olive Oil Spray
Onion Powder
Oregano
Paprika- sweet and smoked
Parsley
Peanut Oil
Peppercorns
Poppy seed
Red Wine Vinegar
Rice Vinegar
Rosemary
Sage
Salt
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
Taco Seasoning
Tarragon
Thyme
Worcestershire Sauce