The Well-Stocked Kitchen: Freezer, Fridge, and Pantry Staples Recipe

Ingredients

• Vegetables: corn, edamame, peas
• Fruit/berries: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
• Chicken
• Ground beef
• Shrimp
• Salmon/fish
• English muffins/bagels
• Hash browns
• Baguettes/bread
• Fridge Staples
• These long-lasting items are staples in my fridge. (I know some people don’t store potatoes in the fridge, but I do!)
• Butter
• Jam
• Potatoes
• Tortillas
• Cheddar cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Bacon
• Dijon mustard
• Hot sauce
• BBQ sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• Chili garlic sauce
• Buffalo sauce
• Canned Goods / Shelf-Stable Items
• These items are great for making soups, stews, pastas, crock pot meals, and casseroles.
• Chicken broth
• Marinara sauce
• Tomato sauce
• Petite diced tomatoes
• Black beans
• Baked beans
• Canned artichoke hearts
• Chipotles in adobo
• Coconut milk
• Salsa
• Peanut butter
• Brown basmati rice
• Jasmine rice
• Wild rice blend
• Pasta – spaghetti + cut pasta like rotini, orzo, gemelli, or rigatoni
• Panko bread crumbs
• Honey
• Maple syrup
• Baking Staples
• You should be able to make any basic cookie or cake recipe with the following items on hand.
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Flour
• Sugar
• Brown sugar
• Powdered sugar
• Cocoa powder
• Dried fruit/nuts
• Old fashioned oats
• Corn starch
• Yeast
• Seasoning Staples
• These are the most common spices called for in most recipes I use. I’ve also included everything you need to make your own taco seasoning!
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Garlic salt
• Cayenne pepper
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Dried oregano
• Dried thyme
• Dried parsley
• Paprika
• Grill seasoning
• Red chili pepper flakes
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Oils / Vinegar Staples
• The following oils and vinegar will let you create and cook everything from salad dressings, to basic sautes and stir frys.
• Nonstick spray
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Coconut oil
• Canola or vegetable oil
• Sesame oil
• Low-sodium soy sauce
• Rice vinegar
• Balsamic vinegar
• Red wine vinegar
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