In this crisis it has been apparent that your pantry needs to be stocked. Chefs, home cooks and grandmas everywhere will disagree about what you have in a pantry but we all agree that you definitely need one!
I thought I’d take this time to show what’s always in pantry besides fire roasted tomatoes, mushrooms and Worcestershire. I know that’s all people think I have.
PANTRY
Basics:
Kosher salt
Fine salt
Black peppercorns
Extra virgin olive oil
Vegetable oil
Red wine vinegar
Balsamic or sherry vinegar
Baking:
Flour: all purpose, self-rising
Baking soda
Baking powder
Chocolate: chips or bar
Pure vanilla extract
Cornmeal
Sweeteners:
Granulated sugar
Confectioners’ sugar
Brown sugar
Maple syrup
Honey
Agave syrup
Drinks:
Coffee
Flavored Seltzer water
Alkaline Water
Bottled Water
Rice and Grains:
Long-grain white rice (Jasmine or basmati)
Brown rice
Grits
Bread: Brioche, sandwich bread, hawaiian bread, sandwich buns Pasta: standard spaghetti, fettucine, lasagna,
Breadcrumbs: plain or panko
Snacks and Cereals
Graham Crackers (Mason)
Tortillas
Popcorn kernels
Dried fruit: craisins, apricots figs
Seeds: flax, chia or hemp
Peanut butter or cookie butter
Applesauce (Mason)
Breakfast cereal
Old-fashioned rolled oats
Canned Goods
Chicken/Beef broth
Beans:black, baked
Vegetables: corn or green beans
Olives
Chiles: chipotles in adobo or pickled jalapenos
Salsa
Tomatoes: crushed, fire roasted diced, whole
Tomato paste (always buy the tube)
Roasted red peppers
Dried Herbs and Spices
Bay leaves
Cajun seasoning
Cayenne pepper
Chile powder
Crushed red pepper
Curry powder
Celery Salt
Granulated garlic
Ground cinnamon
Ground cloves
Ground cumin
Ground ginger
Oregano
Herbs De Provence
Paprika: sweet and smoked
Rosemary
Sesame seeds
Thyme
Whole cinnamon Sticks
Refrigerator:
Dairy and Eggs
Milk
Almond Milk
Yogurt – Greek a & lmond
Unsalted & Salted butter
Cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, gouda
Eggs
Biscuits
Fresh Produce
Apples
Avocados
Bananas
Bell peppers
Broccoli or cauliflower
Carrots
Celery
Lemons
Limes
Leafy greens: spinach, kale or collards
Lettuce: romaine, butter or mixed greens
Cilantro
Flat-leaf parsley
Thyme
Scallions
Garlic
Ginger
Potatoes: sweet, white or new
Onions
Tomatoes: cherry, vine or beefsteak
Condiments
Jelly, jam or preserves
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Mustard: Dijon or whole grain
Pickles
Hot sauce: Tabasco, Sriracha or
Worcestershire sauce
Soy sauce
Toasted sesame oil
Freezer:
Ground beef, ground turkey & Italian sausage
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts & Chicken Thighs
Chicken wings & Leg quarters
Bacon and breakfast sausage
Vegetables: broccoli, corn, stir fry, riced cauliflower mixed veggies
Fruit: berries, peaches or mangos
Nuts: pecans
Dough: pizza, pie or puff pastry
Vanilla ice cream
Let’s also be adults about this and make sure we don’t forget the essential
Alcohol: Whatever works for you!
Below are my favorite recipes that use these pantry staples:
As you can see we shop the borders of the supermarket without buying many processed foods. Please add and takeaway from this as you need to for you and your family. Being cooped up in the house has me wanting all the oreos, ice cream and doughnuts so I understand.
I can’t wait to see you guys on the other side!
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