My Pantry Staples
This post has been in “draft” mode since the week after I launched My Daily Delish. Gah!! I don’t know why it took me so dang long, but here we go! Pantry Staples! I would love to hear what your pantry and fridge staples are. What am I missing? Leave a comment or tell me over on the gram (@mydailydelish).
There are a handful of ingredients that I always have on hand in my kitchen so that when dinner time rolls around I can easily piece together a meal. I thought it might be helpful to share with you so that you can stock up and set yourself up for meal-time success.
HERBS + SPICES:
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Garlic, fresh and powdered
Cayenne pepper
Red pepper flake
Basil, fresh when in season, and dried
Dried Oregano
Fresh cilantro
Rosemary
Thyme
Fresh ginger
DAIRY:
Heavy whipping cream or half and half
Sour cream
Cream cheese
Eggs
Cheese Sharp cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, blue
Unsalted Butter
CANNED GOODS:
Plain tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Coconut milk
Better Than Bouillon, Chicken and Beef varieties
MEAT + POULTRY:
Ground beef, 80/20
Chicken thighs
Chicken breast
Breakfast sausage or spicy italian sausage
Thick cut bacon
PRODUCE:
Lettuce (romaine) and spring mix
Broccoli
Bell pepper
White onions + red onions
Scallions
Carrots
Celery
Limes and lemons
PANTRY GOODS:
Rice
Israeli Couscous
Nuts (peanuts, walnuts)
Lentils
Black beans, kidney beans and white beans
Flour
Cornstarch
Tortillas
Brown sugar
Varieties of pasta (short and long)
FROZEN:
Cauliflower
Peas
Corn
Peas + Carrots blend
OILS + VINEGARS + SAUCES:
Olive oil
Sesame oil
Balsamic vinegar
Rice wine vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
Soy sauce
Hoisin Sauce
Peanut Butter
Obviously I have quite a lot more in my pantry and fridge, but I’m confident that I can make tons of meals out of the above items. Off the top of my head with the above items I could easily make Cauliflower and Cheddar Bisque, Chicken Noodle Soup, Creamy Tomato + Sausage Soup, sticky asian chicken, Couscous + Roasted Veggies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a hearty salad with candied walnuts, Chicken Cobb Salad, Chicken Quesadillas, African Peanut soup, Fried Rice, Lettuce Wraps… Anyway, you get the point. There can be a lot of variety out of a well-stocked pantry.
Shop smart, choose versatile items, and learn to cook in confidence! Try new things, and meals you’ve never thought of before will soon become beloved staples in your house.
