Hey Family! What’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Meal planning and prepping are always a challenge when your kitchen is not properly stocked. Finding inspiration for these meals can be a challenge too.
I’ve had a smart tv since I believe they came out & just until recently I’ve discovered LIVE TV, for FREE on Roku Devices! Random as hell, I know but I can’t begin to tell you how helpful this has been. From leaving our puppy home alone for a few hours with reliable background noise to finding random cooking shows that are quite entertaining and helpful for meal planning.
In particular, the show Struggle Meals, on Tastemade has stood out! You can also find this show on Hulu. This show is pretty awesome especially for beginner cooks, or just to find easy meals with items you’d probably already have in your pantry!
That brings me to my topic! Pantry staples that will win any meal creation! This list is compiled from items I carry faithfully myself and some ideas from across the net.
I also have a printable FREEBIE to help make sure your pantry is always fully stocked, let’s go!
Pantry Shelf
Note: some of these items may need refrigeration after opening.
Sauces/Spreads
Honey
Maple Syrup
Mild-Flavored Molasses
Light Corn Syrup
Soy sauce
Peanut Butter
Apricot Jam
Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce
Oils/Vinegar
Solid Vegetable Shortening
Vegetable Oil
Olive Oil
Oriental Sesame Oil
Distilled White Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
White Wine Vinegar
Rice Vinegar
Canned/Jarred
Canned Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Tomato Sauce
Tuna
Anchovy Fillets
Canned Green Chilies
Canned and Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Canned Kidney Beans
Canned Black Beans
Canned Cannellini Beans
Canned Garbonzo Beans
Canned Pinto Beans
Calamata Olives
Pimento Stuffed Green Olives
Black Olives
Roasted Red Peppers
Canned Broth: Vegetable, Chicken, Beef
Canned Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Grains/Pasta
Long-Grain White Rice
Short-Gran White Rice
Brown Rice
Couscous
Lentils
Pasta- Your favorite shapes
Baking
Granulated Sugar
Brown Sugar
Powdered Sugar
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
All-Purpose Flour
Cornstarch
Yellow Cornmeal
Rolled Oats
Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Unsweetened Cocoa
Raisins And Other Dried Fruit
Liquor Cabinet
Dry Red And White Wine
Dry Sherry
Brandy
Rum
Fruit Flavored Liqueur
Produce Bin
These don’t require refrigeration but keep in a cool, dark, dry place.
Garlic
Red Onions
Yellow Onions
Shallots
Russet Potatoes
Let me know if you’d like to know more food storage hacks. I’ve found that storing mushrooms in smaller paper bags help them last so much longer! Leave a comment down below, I can make a whole blog post full of hacks!
Refrigerator
Dairy
Sub for non-dairy options if not consuming dairy ie. nut milk, oat, etc.
Milk
Whipping Cream
Sour Cream
Plain Yogurt
Butter
Parmesan Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Feta Cheese
Blue Cheese
Cheddar Jack Cheese
Ricotta Cheese
Eggs
Produce
Lemons And Limes
Oranges
Salad Greens
Bell Peppers
Carrots
Celery
Green Onions
Parsley
Thin-Skinned Potatoes
Fresh Ginger
Almonds
Walnuts
Cashews
Pecans
Pine Nuts
Condiments
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Dijon Mustard
Mustard
Salsa
Hoisin Sauce
Dill Pickles
Capers
Horseradish
BBQ Sauce
Salad Dressings- Your Favorites
Ranch
Freezer
Keep out of season fruits and vegetables in the freezer to use as needed. Excess bread keeps well in the freezer as well.
Ice Cream
Frozen Yogurt
Raspberries
Blueberries
Cranberries
Orange Juice Concentrate
Peas
Corn
Spinach
Bread
Bread Crumbs
Flour Tortillas
Corn Tortillas
Spice And Herb Shelf
Include both ground and whole varieties as applicable.
Salt
Pepper
Allspice
Dried Basil
Bay Leaves
Chili Powder
Cinnamon
Cloves
Red Pepper Flakes
Cumin
Curry Powder
Dill Weed
Ginger
Cayenne Pepper
Marjoram
Dried Mustard
Mustard Seeds
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Rosemary
Sage
Sesame Seeds
Tarragon
Thyme
Vanilla And Almond Extract
Now, do you need to buy all the things that I choose to keep in my home?
No, definitely not. But my suggestion is to read through the list, print it out, and buy what is good for you and your family.
Do you have to buy it all at once and break the budget?
No, definitely not. Build your supply slowly. Since these are just part of the ingredients, you don’t use them up in one recipe, so most things are going to be bought infrequently.
So print it out and build your pantry supply and go as slowly as you want.
Don’t forget to add things back to your shopping list before you run out.
Print out your FREE COPY of THE PANTRY STAPLES CHECKLIST. I’ve also included a DAILY PLANNER SHEET with Shopping List included for you to fill out in the future.
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