Stocking Up!

Here are the basics I have in my pantry all the time. If this seems overwhelming start small and slowly add these to your pantry. Once you've built these basic your meal preparation will go much faster because you have most everything. You will still need to purchase fresh fish or meats, fresh fruits and those ingredients that you don't use as much. This will allow you to get in and out of the store quickly. I hope it will allow you to stock up during sales. Keep track of what you use so you can replenish it as you go. I have a little white board in my Pantry so I can write what I need at the moment. The nice thing about this is if your tired, sick or have a crazy week you can fill confident that your cupboard will yield something that you can cook up right on the spot.

Red Potatoes
Small Yukon Gold potatoes
Onions
Shallots
Garlic
Lemon and Lime Juice
Peanut Butter smooth and chunky

Cayenne Pepper
Ground allspice
Fennel seeds
Ground cinnamon
Dried thyme
Dried oregano
Dill
Bay leaves
Red pepper flakes
Ground coriander
Curry powder
Whole and ground nutmeg
Paprika
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Black Pepper (Whole to grind)
Salt
Johnny Seasoning
Johnny Garlic Seasoning
Seasonings for grilling-
Poultry seasoning

In the Freezer
Peas
Corn
Spinach
Chicken
Fish
Berries
Fruit
Bacon
Meats


In Refrigerator
Milk
Half and half (1 quart)
Whipping Cream (1 pint)
Butter
Eggs
mayonnaise
Dijon Mustard
Yellow Mustard
Spicy Brown Mustard
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Flat-leaf Parsley
Celery
Carrots
Leeks
Plain Yogurt
Cheddar Cheese
Cream Cheese

Chicken Stock
Vegetable Stock
Beef Stock
Diced tomatoes (Italian and regular)
Crushed Tomatoes
Tomato paste
Tomato Sauce
Black Beans
Kidney Beans
Pinto Beans
Garbanzo or Chickpeas Beans

Pasta
All types- Penne, bowtie, spaghetti, fettucine, ect.

White Rice
Jasmine Rice
Plain Couscous
White and Wheat Flour
Cornmeal
Bread Crumbs- Italian and Plain
Oats
Sugar
Brown sugar
Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken
Canned Salmon
Worcestershire Sauce
Vegetable Oil
Olive Oil
Soy Sauce or Tamari Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
Red wine vinegar
Cider Vinegar
White Wine Vinegar
Rice Vinegar
Honey
Canned Artichokes
Canned red peppers
Canned Clams