Janie Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'm a believer in having a well-stocked pantry, especially since most of my dishes are last minute! It helps to have a bunch of ingredients to pull from to make something. What are some essential ingredients you like to have in your pantry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Bueller? Bueller? Ok, I'll go first. First, I have to give a shout-out to Costco. I buy a lot of things in bulk from them. PANTRY STAPLES garlic ginger potatoes yellow onions green beans (yes, canned, my MIL loathes canned veggies but I actually like them much better than frozen. I'm sure this is a major faux pas with other foodies.) peas sweet corn petite-diced tomatoes w/sweet onions & roasted garlic (I buy a ton of these cans - they are so, so good!) tomato sauce (god bless that Costco) tomato paste pasta (wagon wheels for the kids, rotini, penne, canneloni, lasagna, large shells, spaghetti) stuffing rice (white and certain "flavored" rice that I am a huge fan of) sauerkraut coconut milk cream of mushroom soup cream of broccoli soup golden mushroom soup fried onions cranberry sauce dried cranberries diced chiles diced jalapenos diced black olives bisquick Panko herbs/spices (currently have 30 and adding to the collection this weekend by going to a really good spice shop in Seattle) FREEZER STAPLES egg rolls dumplings broccoli chopped spinach pureed squash beef (ground) roast (loves me some pot roast done in the crockpot) stew meat chicken breasts pork chops (boneless) fish fillets (plain, non-breaded) Costco's cheese pizzas (The kids LOVE these pizzas. I like them too. I add a bunch of toppings like mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, salami, olives, green pepper, diced tomatoes...) FRIDGE STAPLES sour cream - totally head over heels in love with sour cream butter cream mozzarella ricotta gruyere extra sharp cheddar cheese sriracha Basically, I want to see your lists because I want to expand my pantry options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 White rice (oh, how I love rice) Potatoes Salsa Ketchup BBQ sauce Taco sauce Freezer: It varies, but I always have to have a bag of frozen peas and some ground beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Pantry Cans of assorted veggies: corn, green beans, beets, peas, veg-All, carrots Cans of beans: pinto, chili, black Soup: assorted varieties Olives: black, green, Kalamata Tomato sauce/paste Tuna (I like the pouches) Canned white-meat chicken Various fruit fillings: cherry, apple, berry Fruit: cocktail, peaches, pineapple Peanut butter Jams/jellies Honey Ketchup Mustard Mayonnaise Olive Oil Balsamic vinegar Salad dressings Salsa Various pastas: spaghetti, fettucine, angel hair, fusilli, lasagne, shells, egg noodles, elbow, etc. Sauces: marinara, alfredo, pesto (my home-made) Soy sauce Taco shells Mushrooms Spam Cereals Oatmeal Crackers Cookies Tea Cake mixes/frosting (spur-of-the-moment "I need a cake!" stuff) Various spices Krusteaz Baking mix Freezer Hamburger Chicken: whole, pieces, boneless/skinless breasts Pork: chops, stew pieces Sausage/Bacon Potatoes Berries Prepared meals: skillet or oven-ready Hot Pockets Nuts (they keep better here) Brown sugar (this does, too) Fridge Sour cream (we love it, too) Butter/margarine Eggs Milk: 2% regular and lactose-free Cheese: co-jack, med. cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan Miso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Pantry Cans of assorted veggies: corn, green beans, beets, peas, veg-All, carrots Cans of beans: pinto, chili, black Soup: assorted varieties Olives: black, green, Kalamata Tomato sauce/paste Tuna (I like the pouches) Canned white-meat chicken Various fruit fillings: cherry, apple, berry Fruit: cocktail, peaches, pineapple Peanut butter Jams/jellies Honey Ketchup Mustard Mayonnaise Olive Oil Balsamic vinegar Salad dressings Salsa Various pastas: spaghetti, fettucine, angel hair, fusilli, lasagne, shells, egg noodles, elbow, etc. Sauces: marinara, alfredo, pesto (my home-made) Soy sauce Taco shells Mushrooms Spam Cereals Oatmeal Crackers Cookies Tea Cake mixes/frosting (spur-of-the-moment "I need a cake!" stuff) Various spices Krusteaz Baking mix Rice Freezer Hamburger Chicken: whole, pieces, boneless/skinless breasts Pork: chops, stew pieces Sausage/Bacon Potatoes Berries Prepared meals: skillet or oven-ready Hot Pockets Nuts (they keep better here) Brown sugar (this does, too) Fridge Sour cream (we love it, too) Butter/margarine Eggs Milk: 2% regular and lactose-free Cheese: co-jack, med. cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan Miso Flour tortillas Edited May 5, 2012 by HowItIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLeefan2112 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Beer. That counts, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 -white rice -a minimum of half a dozen different Asian curries -butter -unlimited supply of various English teas and Japanese green tea -water -miso -soy sauce -kimchee -brown sugar -mozzarella cheese -vegetable juice -pasta -assorted nuts -sake, shochu, & Japanese whiskey (and as much as I love beer I generally don't have more than a few cans in the fridge at a time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Edited May 5, 2012 by Janie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 QUOTE (GeddyLeefan2112 @ May 4 2012, 09:24 PM) Beer. That counts, right? Hey, a staple is a staple! I always have well-stocked wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Megadon Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Pantry Pasta Mac and Cheese Rice (white and brown) Stove Top Tea/Iced Tea Adobo Sazon cereal pop tarts CheezeIts Goldfish Dried Cranberries Canned Beans, soups and veggies Tuna (can and pouch) Ritz Crackers Hungry Jack instant potatoes Pancake mix marinated artichokes roasted peppers olive oil/canola oil various spices and herbs Fridge Apples Oranges Carrots Celery green onions Cream Cheese american cheese Iced Tea Mountain Dew Orange Juice Coffee eggs Apple Juice romaine lettuce pickles Franks Red Hot Tabasco Guldens Hellmanns Freezer Veggies (broc, spinach, mixed) Hebrew Nat'l Red Fat Franks Chicken Burgers Chicken Drumsticks BSCB Chicken Cutlets Lamb Chops Ice Cream McCains Smile Fries WW or LC meals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ May 5 2012, 02:02 PM) Hebrew Nat'l Red Fat Franks BSCB BSCB? Hebrew National = best hot dogs ever And thanks for the reminder about carrots. I have baby carrots but need a bag of giant, fat carrots for a stew I'm planning on making. Also need to pick up yams and sweet potatoes at the store. I feel like I make a hundred trips to the store each week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 goya beans, pasta, bag of chips, mac n cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Megadon Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Janie @ May 5 2012, 08:16 PM) QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ May 5 2012, 02:02 PM) Hebrew Nat'l Red Fat Franks BSCB BSCB? Hebrew National = best hot dogs ever And thanks for the reminder about carrots. I have baby carrots but need a bag of giant, fat carrots for a stew I'm planning on making. Also need to pick up yams and sweet potatoes at the store. I feel like I make a hundred trips to the store each week. BSCB=Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast My son is a big fan of carrots and celery...cant EVER be without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (Janie @ May 5 2012, 08:16 PM) QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ May 5 2012, 02:02 PM) Hebrew Nat'l Red Fat Franks BSCB BSCB? Hebrew National = best hot dogs ever And thanks for the reminder about carrots. I have baby carrots but need a bag of giant, fat carrots for a stew I'm planning on making. Also need to pick up yams and sweet potatoes at the store. I feel like I make a hundred trips to the store each week. i'll take food shopping over clothes shopping any day. i hate shopping for clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Lentils are another must-have. Some lentils, spices, and a can of diced tomatoes - yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'll bite (HA! get it?!).... in no particular order: chicken broth white rice - jasmine or basmati pasta in many shapes and forms canned beans (various) canned diced tomatoes <---- can be used in almost anything! canned soups - particularly c/o cellery and c/or mushroom a good marinara or red sauce olive oil vegetable oil garlic shallots (good substitute for when you run out of garlic or don't have onions on hand) various condiments (ketchup, mayo, mustard) flour - white and whole wheat sugar - white, brown and powdered baking soda/powder other baking supplies, like cornstarch, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, chocolate squares, etc. lime juice cooking wines (white I use most) frozen steam-able veggies unsalted butter old bay eggs/egg whites salt/pepper Worcestershire sauce soy sauce honey maple syrup (REAL, not Log Cabin, Aunt Jemima, etc. I'm talking natural pure maple syrup from actual trees) peanut butter BIG spice rack of basics - oregano, parsley, thyme, etc. vinegar - white, balsamic, wine, apple cider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 QUOTE (Janie @ May 4 2012, 07:54 PM) Bueller? Bueller? Ok, I'll go first. First, I have to give a shout-out to Costco. I buy a lot of things in bulk from them. PANTRY STAPLES garlic ginger potatoes yellow onions green beans (yes, canned, my MIL loathes canned veggies but I actually like them much better than frozen. I'm sure this is a major faux pas with other foodies.) peas sweet corn petite-diced tomatoes w/sweet onions & roasted garlic (I buy a ton of these cans - they are so, so good!) tomato sauce (god bless that Costco) tomato paste pasta (wagon wheels for the kids, rotini, penne, canneloni, lasagna, large shells, spaghetti) stuffing rice (white and certain "flavored" rice that I am a huge fan of) sauerkraut coconut milk cream of mushroom soup cream of broccoli soup golden mushroom soup fried onions cranberry sauce dried cranberries diced chiles diced jalapenos diced black olives bisquick Panko herbs/spices (currently have 30 and adding to the collection this weekend by going to a really good spice shop in Seattle) FREEZER STAPLES egg rolls dumplings broccoli chopped spinach pureed squash beef (ground) roast (loves me some pot roast done in the crockpot) stew meat chicken breasts pork chops (boneless) fish fillets (plain, non-breaded) Costco's cheese pizzas (The kids LOVE these pizzas. I like them too. I add a bunch of toppings like mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, salami, olives, green pepper, diced tomatoes...) FRIDGE STAPLES sour cream - totally head over heels in love with sour cream butter cream mozzarella ricotta gruyere extra sharp cheddar cheese sriracha Basically, I want to see your lists because I want to expand my pantry options. I'm answering your post directly with my two indispensable items: Chicken broth (or veggie broth) - great base for soups, stews, crock pot recipes or you can even cook veggies in it to give it a bit more than just water. Worcestershire sauce: Add to ground beef before making burgers. You will never go back. 1/4 c. per 1lb of burger, just mix in by hand in a big ol' bowl before making into patties. SO so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 without this, nothing happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 QUOTE (iluvgeddy05 @ May 7 2012, 09:47 AM) QUOTE (Janie @ May 4 2012, 07:54 PM) Bueller? Bueller? Ok, I'll go first. First, I have to give a shout-out to Costco. I buy a lot of things in bulk from them. PANTRY STAPLES garlic ginger potatoes yellow onions green beans (yes, canned, my MIL loathes canned veggies but I actually like them much better than frozen. I'm sure this is a major faux pas with other foodies.) peas sweet corn petite-diced tomatoes w/sweet onions & roasted garlic (I buy a ton of these cans - they are so, so good!) tomato sauce (god bless that Costco) tomato paste pasta (wagon wheels for the kids, rotini, penne, canneloni, lasagna, large shells, spaghetti) stuffing rice (white and certain "flavored" rice that I am a huge fan of) sauerkraut coconut milk cream of mushroom soup cream of broccoli soup golden mushroom soup fried onions cranberry sauce dried cranberries diced chiles diced jalapenos diced black olives bisquick Panko herbs/spices (currently have 30 and adding to the collection this weekend by going to a really good spice shop in Seattle) FREEZER STAPLES egg rolls dumplings broccoli chopped spinach pureed squash beef (ground) roast (loves me some pot roast done in the crockpot) stew meat chicken breasts pork chops (boneless) fish fillets (plain, non-breaded) Costco's cheese pizzas (The kids LOVE these pizzas. I like them too. I add a bunch of toppings like mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, salami, olives, green pepper, diced tomatoes...) FRIDGE STAPLES sour cream - totally head over heels in love with sour cream butter cream mozzarella ricotta gruyere extra sharp cheddar cheese sriracha Basically, I want to see your lists because I want to expand my pantry options. I'm answering your post directly with my two indispensable items: Chicken broth (or veggie broth) - great base for soups, stews, crock pot recipes or you can even cook veggies in it to give it a bit more than just water. Worcestershire sauce: Add to ground beef before making burgers. You will never go back. 1/4 c. per 1lb of burger, just mix in by hand in a big ol' bowl before making into patties. SO so good. Thanks for the reminders! I buy chicken and beef bouillon cubes. Much more cost efficient IMO and SOOOO easy! I like the flavor too because it seems so much more intense than canned broth. Canned beef stock tends to taste "tinny" to me and chicken broth seems really watered down. With bouillon cubes, you can adjust how strong or weak you like your broth. All you have to do is boil some water and throw in a cube or two. A few seconds later, you have flavorful broth. I have a lot of condiments in the fridge and pantry. I didn't list them but, yesWorcestershire sauce is in there. I think every pantry should have that! And some A1 in the fridge. Fish sauce is another good one to have on hand (a little goes a long way though!). Some others are, phad thai sauce, enchilada sauce and hoison sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgeranacoke Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Ground Chuck, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, salt, pepper, green chiles, sharp cheddar, Coke Zero, What else do you need? oh.... bag of broccoli for snacks bag of frozen peas for muscle soreness and kingsford Edited May 7, 2012 by burgeranacoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Beer Water Beer Juice Box's Beer Hot Sauce Beer Black Pepper Beer Garlic Powder Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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