Updated April 30, 2020 When you have ingredients ready to go in your pantry, fridge, and freezer you will save time, money, and be able to make some easy and delicious meals! Here is a list of our favorite items to keep stocked in our kitchen. This list includes our personal favorite items and is a guide! It is a thorough list, don’t feel like you have to include everything, especially all at once or in times of emergency. You can always stick to the basics and add ingredients. Feel free to make your own list that includes your favorite ingredients, based on your needs and likes!
Pantry
Grains, Breads, Counter Items
BreadTortillas (corn or flour) Dried pastaRice and whole grains such as quinoa, farro, and couscousPotatoes (sweet potatoes, Russet, red potatoes) GarlicOnionsBananas
Canned and Jarred Goods
Canned TomatoesTomato PastePasta sauce Vegetable broth, chicken broth, and/or beef brothCanned Beans (black, chickpeas, pinto, and cannellini) Lentils Artichoke heartsOlives Roasted red peppersNut butters (peanut butter, almond butter, tahini) Coconut milk Sriracha/Hot Sauce
Oils, Vinegars, Spices, and Dried Herbs
Salt (Kosher and sea salt) Oils (olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil) Nonstick cooking sprayVinegars (balsamic, red wine, apple cider, rice wine, champagne) Dried spices and herbs (a few of my staples include: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, oregano, basil, dill, fennel, rosemary, smoked paprika, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper)
Baking Supplies
Flour (all-purpose and whole wheat flour) Oats Sugars (granulated, brown sugar, confectioner’s sugar) HoneyPure maple syrupPure vanilla extractBaking sodaBaking powderChocolate chips and chocolate barsCocoa powder (Dutch-process cocoa and unsweetened)Coconut
Snacks
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, mango, blueberries) Applesauce CerealPopcornCrackersGranola Bars Protein BarsTortilla Chips
Fridge
Produce-Pick fruits and vegetables that are in season and ones you like and will eat! Don’t let them go to waste! ButterEggsMilkPlain Greek yogurtCheese (cheddar, mozzarella, feta, Parmesan are our go-to’s) Condiments (ketchup, mustards, sriracha, jam, pickles, mayo, etc.) Yeast
Freezer
Frozen fruit and vegetables (berries, bananas, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, corn, etc.) Seafood (shrimp and salmon) Meat (ground beef or turkey, sausage, chicken, bacon) Nuts (I keep them in the freezer so they last longer. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, cashews)
What are your favorite kitchen ingredients? What do you always have on hand? Please share in the comments!
