Stock that pantry!
And cook with what you have
And cook with what you have
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Last-minute runs to the store at rush hour? No thank you!
Keep a running list of basics and stay stocked with the things that you know you can pull together for a quick meal. Pick up fresh herbs and lemons every week and never suffer a dull meal again!Pantry List
Being well-stocked saves money, time and fosters creativity and ease in everyday cooking. What to stock is a matter of taste and this list is just a starting point. Your pantry is the foundation for your daily cooking and will reflect your likes and needs.Pantry Categories to Consider
- Fresh (vegetables, fresh herbs, and fruit; dairy products; and other perishables)
- Dry (dry beans, pulses, seeds, nuts, grains, pastas, etc.)
- Seasonings (oils, vinegars, spices, herbs, spice pastes or sauces, etc.)
- Frozen (pre-cooked beans; grains, meats, fish, butter, etc.)
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Fridge
Onions, CarrotsFresh Parsley, Cilantro, etc.
Lettuce, Leafy Greens
Tortillas
Eggs, Butter, Milk, Plain Yogurt
Cheese
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Nut butters
Capers
Green/Red Curry Paste
Miso
Hot sauce
Maple syrup
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Oils/Vinegars/Sauces
OliveSunflower
Coconut
(or other vegetable or seed oil)
Toasted Sesame Oil
Red-wine
Cider
Rice
& Balsamic Vinegar
Soy Sauce/Tamari
Fish sauce
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Essentials
GarlicLemons/Limes
Fresh ginger
Potatoes
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Dry Storage
NutsSesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Raisins
Crackers
Canned tomatoes
Canned coconut milk
Canned tuna
Beans
Beans, canned
Pasta & noodles (buckwheat, rice, etc.)
Couscous
Rice
Lentils
Quinoa
Bulgur wheat
Flour
Polenta, cornmeal
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Honey
Molasses
Baking soda
Baking powder
Vanilla extract
Chocolate chips
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Freezer
Cooked BeansCooked Grains
Bacon, Sausages
Chicken, Fish, Meat
Bread/bread crumbs
Veggie bouillon base
Chicken Stock
Extra butter
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Spices & Dried Herbs
Sea saltBlack pepper
Cumin
Coriander
Dried red chiles
Mustard seeds
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Ginger
Chili powder
Cayenne
Red pepper flakes
Turmeric
Paprika (smoked, sweet)
Cardamom
Oregano
Thyme
Bay leaves