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.)
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
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
Essentials
GarlicLemons/Limes
Fresh ginger
Potatoes
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
Freezer
Cooked BeansCooked Grains
Bacon, Sausages
Chicken, Fish, Meat
Bread/bread crumbs
Veggie bouillon base
Chicken Stock
Extra butter
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