Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Important Pantry Staples



I always have numerous versatile items in my kitchen but I have compiled a list of the absolute minimum items that I believe should be in everyone's pantry. If money is tight and you cannot afford to go out and buy all these items in one trip I recommend simply picking up one or two items per week (or budget an extra $5-$10 for purchasing) with your regular grocery trips until you accumulate everything. Having these particular items on hand has saved me more times than I have fingers and toes to count! The majority of these items have a very long shelf life. I always try to make sure there is one of each item unopened unless otherwise indicated.

Dry Goods
1 lb Spaghetti
1 lb Elbow Macaroni
1 lb Dried Red Beans
1 lb Dried Pinto Beans
1 lb Dried Lentils
1 lb Dried Black Beans
Minute Rice
Quick Cook Oats
Green Tea Bags
Saltine Crackers

Baking Goods
5 lb bag all-purpose flour (2 bags)
Jar of yeast
Bisquick
4 lb bag Sugar
Brown Sugar
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Shortening
Vanilla Extract
Box Angel Food Cake Mix
Box Regular Cake Mix

Oils & Condiments
Canola Oil
Olive Oil
BBQ Sauce
Ketchup
Mustard
Hot Sauce
Honey
Pancake Syrup

Seasonings
Salt & Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Parsley Flakes
Chili Powder
Ground Cinnamon
Italian Seasoning
Chicken Bouillon Cubes
White Gravy Mix (2 packets)
Taco Seasoning Packet

Refrigerated Items
Packaged Butter or Margarine (4 total sticks)
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Freezer
Vegetable of Choice (2 bags)
Frozen Juice Concentrate (2 packages)
12 oz ground beef (2 pkgs)

Canned Goods (Jarred)
Tomato Paste (2 cans)
Diced Tomatoes (2 cans)
28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
Rotel
Hunts Pasta Sauce
Refried Beans (2 cans)
Applesauce
Tuna (2 cans)
Baked Beans
Creamy Peanut Butter


What items do you always make sure to have in your pantry??



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