I have been in such a cooking mood lately but I’m getting a little tired of forgetting one or two items on my list at the grocery store. So that got me thinking, there has to be a list of items for a well-stocked pantry. After scouring several websites and blogs here are some of the most recommended and the items I personally use the most in a typical week.
Condiments/Oils:
Canola oil
Unsalted butter
Vinegar- white-wine, apple cider, balsamic
Olive oil
Soy sauce- we get reduced sodium
Ketchup
Barbecue sauce-always Sweet Baby Ray’s in our house
Dijon mustard
Sriracha
Seasonings:
Ok, there are tons of seasonings you could have but most of ours go unused, these are the ones we grab most often.
Garlic- whole cloves, minced, garlic power. You name it, I use at least 3-4 times a week
Honey
Crushed red pepper -I use this every day in my eggs!
Cinnamon
Kosher salt
Cumin
Limes
Canned goods/cupboard dwellers
Tomatoes
Tomato paste
Chicken broth
Canned beans- we usually have a mix of black, red kidney and cannellini
Tuna
Nut butter (we usually just get peanut butter unless almond butter is on sale)
Onions
Sweet potatos
Grains
All-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour
Brown rice
Rolled oats
Whole-wheat pasta
Quinoa
Refrigerated items:
Olives – I’m constantly refilling this item because my husband snacks on olives all the time
Low-fat milk
Sour cream
Eggs
Freezer items:
Chicken breasts
Ground beef
Broccoli
Spinach
Shrimp
Whole wheat bread
Do you agree with the items on this list? What do you need to have on hand for a quick meal? These links below have even more information on stocking your kitchen:
EatingWell.com
Allrecipes.com
WholeLiving