Keeping a well-stocked pantry can ease many levels of stress when tackling meal time. Being organized with go-to meals and basic essentials in your kitchen will make busy days easier. Below is a list of items I try to keep in the house. You never know when you might not make it to the store, you get the urge to cook or friends make an impromptu visit!
PANTRY DRY GOODS
All-Purpose Flour Store in an air-tight bag
Boxed Pasta All shapes
Crackers & Chips Stacey’s Pita Chips
Canned Tuna Fish
Sugar Granulated, Powder & Lite Brown. Also try Monk Fruit Sweetner!
Rice Brown, Arborio, & Instant Flavored Rice
Waffle Mix
Boxed Milk Almond & Coconut
Canned Coconut Milk
Nut Butters
Chocolate Chips, Bars, and Cacao Powder
Dried Fruit Apricot, Kiwi, Papaya, Pineapple, Dates
Canned Soup
Baking Powder & Soda
Boxed Organic Chicken Broth
Coffee & Tea
Sundried Tomatoes
PANTRY OILS & SPICES
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Vinegars Balsamic, Red Wine, White Wine, Apple Cider
Local Honey
Vegetable Oil
Cooking & Baking Oil Spray, such as Pam
Nutella
Kosher Salt
Curry Powder
Black Pepper
Ground Paprika
Ground Cinnamon
Dried Oregano
Dried Basil
REFRIGERATOR
Eggs
Prosciutto
Fresh Herbs
Pre-Made Crêpes
Pureed Ginger
Lemons & Limes
Organic Ketchup
Milk
Butter
Smoked Salmon
Mixed Greens
Cream Cheese
Pureed Garlic
Tomato Paste
Dijon Mustard
Individual Guacamole
Parmesan Cheese
Olives
Fresh Fruit
Cheddar Cheese
Manchego Cheese
Fruit Jam
Green Curry Paste
Almonds & Walnuts
FREEZER
Sliced Bread
Pre-Made Pie Crust
Ice Cream
Pigs-In-A-Blanket
Mixed Mushrooms
Homemade Chicken Stock
Puff Pastry Sheets
Frozen Fruit
Spanakopita
Chopped Basil Stored in ice cube trays
Shrimp Cooked, Peeled, Tail-On
Chicken Breasts
Frozen Green Beans
Quiche
Sweet Potato French Fries
Ground Turkey & Beef
CELLAR
White Wine European White, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Liquor Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Scotch, Whisky, …
Red Wine Italian or French, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Beer Glass bottles unless poolside.
Champagne
Rosé
Mixers Soda, Tonic, Flavored Sparkling Water, Juices
A Party in My Pantry 