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Pantry Staples I Always Keep Stocked
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items I'm a firm believer that if your pantry is well stocked, then there is always something for dinner. I'm not talking fancy, packaged snacks and such - these are the raw ingredients to create something quick and nutritious. We aren't in an area that ha...
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Cooking Staples
Seasonings and Oils
Snackable Pantry Finds
Organization
Cooking Staples
It only takes a few things tossed together to make a meal! By having just a couple of these staples on hand, you always have dinner waiting.
I like using lentil pasta when cooking because it's packed with protein. If you're short on other protein sources like meat or beans, it's a good way to compensate to round out the meal.
Barilla Gluten Free Red Lentil Rotini Pasta, 8.8 oz
We are gluten free but this is one of our favorite pasta brands. It cooks up great and is always ready in our pantry for a good meal.
Tinkyada Shells Brown Rice Pasta, 16 Oz
I use oat flour in a lot of baking and breakfast fishes. I always keep a good amount on hand because even though I can make my own, it's not quick and involves extra handwash dishes since I use my blender.
Bob's Red Mill, Oat Flour, Whole Grain, 20 oz
Tomato paste adds richness to many different dishes. I always keep some on hand.
Tomato Paste - 6oz - Good & Gather™
There are so many things you can make with tomato sauce. We use it for home made pizza, spaghetti, and as a base for a slew of other dishes like chili or a veggie sauce.
Tomato Sauce - 15oz - Good & Gather™
As a vegan, I keep our pantry plenty stocked with beans of all varieties. They are a great protein and iron source and are easy to bulk up any meal.
Black Beans - 15.5oz - Good & Gather™
Chickpeas are a particular favorite. We use them to make hummus, mock egg salad, and more. Bonus, the liquid from the can is able to be used as a faux egg white and you can even make merigunes with it!
Chickpeas Garbanzo Beans - 15.5oz - Good & Gather™
Rice is made multiple times a week in my house so I always have a back up box or two ready to go.
Minute Instant White Rice - 14oz
I use this flour in a lot of baking and cooking. It's a great option for biscuits, crusts, muffins, and more, but it's also an excellent sauce thickener.
Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour - 22oz
We don't drink cow's milk in our house, but I do make a lot of dishes that call for milk. Rather than purchase even a quart of milk which then needs to be refrigerated and is more than we would use, I prefer getting canned coconut milk for cooking. I...
Organic Coconut Milk - 13.5oz - Good & Gather™
Seasonings and Oils
It's amazing how spices can transform a dish! I was just telling a friend the other day how crazy it is that hamburger helper took off so well when all it is is about 2 cups of pasta and a simple spice mix. My faux mix is just oregano, chili powder, ...
Garlic powder is great to have on hand. It is much easier to keep the shelf stable spice on hand vs fresh garlic and will help reduce waste if you're prone to fresh product spoilage.
Garlic Powder - 3.12oz - Good & Gather™
I prefer to use fresh pepper vs ground and think it changes teh flavor profile more.
Black Peppercorn Grinder - 1.58oz - Good & Gather™
I use chili powder in a surprising number of recipes and always have a large amount on hand.
Chili Powder - 2.5oz - Good & Gather™
We joke about cinnamon in our house because we put it in so much stuff! Making pancakes? Add some cinnamon. Coffee? Add cinnamon. Cupcakes, brownies, smoothies, oatmeal… you get the point.
Ground Cinnamon - 2.37oz - Good & Gather™
I'm a huge oregano fan and reach for it multiple times a week. I really love melting down some butter with minced garlic, oregano, basil, and salt to put over pizza crust or pasta.
Oregano Leaves - 0.75oz - Good & Gather™
I like the coarse salt of a grinder vs fine salt. Especially to use as a finisher on chocolate desserts!
Sea Salt with Grinder - 3.5oz - Good & Gather™
I'm picky on olive oil, but this is my favorite. We don't use other vegetable oils in our home, but I always have a lot of this brand on hand!
California Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 fl oz
Ok, if you're interested in learning something new today, research the different types of balsamic vinegar! They are not all treated equally and you will 100000% notice a taste difference. The first time I tried balsamic I hated it. It took a long ti...
De Nigris Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, 33.8 fl oz Bottle
I use vinegar often in my dishes and I love rice vinegar in everything from Asian cuisine to salad dressings and more.
Rice Vinegar - 12.7 fl oz - Good & Gather™
Sesame oil adds a delicious richness and I always have a bottle ready to go.
Imperial Dragon 100% Pure Sesame Seed Oil, 5 fl oz
Even when I put onion in a dish, I typically add extra onion powder. I dunno what it is, but I rarely make something without it.
Onion Powder - 2.62oz - Good & Gather™
Smoked paprika is a bit of a secret flavor enhancer in this house. I use it for home made fries, sauces, dips and more. It really adds a lot of depth and flavor!
Smoked Paprika - 2.12oz - Good & Gather™
Snackable Pantry Finds
A few things that keep well for those snack attack moments.
I use oats for so many different homemade snacks. Granola bars, energy bites, crumbles and more!
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats - 32oz
Chips are great for a quick snack, and also one that lasts a while in the pantry. I like tortialla chips in particular because they have few ingredients and aren't super greasy. Plus, they are great for dipping!
Tostitos Bite Size Rounds Tortilla Chips - 12oz
While I know salsa needs to be refrigerated, it's not until after opening so it still counts for the pantry! I like to keep a jar on standby. It doesn't take us long to go through one, but it is a fabulous snack to have on hand.
Tostitos Restaurant Style Salsa Dip - 15.5oz
All I can say is that my daughter is addicted to these. It's imperative that I keep a good stash.
Solely Organic Mango & Orange Whole Fruit Gummies - 3.5oz/5ct
A quick, healthy snack that's easy to grab.
Solely Organic Pineapple Fruit Jerky - 0.8oz
Rice cakes are an awesome snack because they are crunchy and easy to dress up. I'm a huge fan of sunbutter and fresh fruit on top. My daughter likes them with a little butter and cinnamon sugar.
Quaker Lightly Salted Gluten Free Large Rice Cakes - 4.47oz
Yeah soooooo I am so addicted to this stuff I buy it by the case. I use it for baking, smoothies, as a spread for sandwiches/fruit/snacks, etc. Sometimes…. I just eat it plain.
SunButter No Sugar Added Sunflower Butter - 16oz
Organization
What good is a well stocked pantry if you can't see what you have and stuff goes to waste?
I am big on flavor so having a wide variety of spices is important. However, I get super irritated when it's time to add something and I'm digging through a shelf where I can't see anything and need to take out a bunch of stuff to get what I need. A ...
Spice Rack Organizer with 28 Jars, 386 Labels, for Cabinet, Countertop, Pantry or Wall Mount
I like moving my staples to airtight containers so it's easy to see what I have left and when it's time to restock. Plus, it keeps things fresh!
OXO POP 5pc Plastic Airtight Food Storage Container Set White: Kitchen Canisters, Dishwasher-Safe, Lifetime Warranty
These are great for keeping similar items together like all your sauces or cans so you aren't scrambling to look for something.
4pc Fridge & Pantry Bin Storage Set Clear - Brightroom™: Refrigerator & Pantry Organizers, Hand Washable
I'm a sucker for a good lazy susan
YouCopia FridgeView 11" Turntable: Non-Slip Fridge Organizer, Revolving Rack for Refrigerator Storage
If you have tall shelves, stackable bins like these will help make the most use of your space.
YouCopia 2pk Recycled Plastic ShelfBin Stacking Pantry Bins - Speckled White: Pantry Organizer, Multi-Compartments
Higher backed bins like these are great for bags of flour or chips.
Large Plastic Open Face Pantry Bin Black - Brightroom™: Kitchen Cabinet Organizer, 13"x9.5"x6" Storage Solution