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The Staples (for food, not paper.)
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items Here is a collection of different pantry and refrigerator staples; these are items I buy on a regular basis and like to have on hand for meals. You'll find a variety of items here that will help with both big meals and quick meals.
Sections
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Add-ins
Breakfast Essentials
Dairy & Eggs
Canned Beans
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Condiments/Marinades/BBQ sauces
Add-ins
Chocolate chips, nuts, whatever else that doesn't fit in another category. Great for add-ins in cookies, ice cream, oatmeal, and the such.
I LOVE these chocolate morsels, even though I still call them chocolate chips lol. They're great and recipes of course, but they are also great to nibble on to satisfy my sweet tooth. At the time of posting, I'm linking to target because the price is...
Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Dairy Free Vegan Baking Morsels - 9oz
Breakfast Essentials
I love these oats from One Degree Organics; they are a brand that is transparent about their farmers and practices so you can be confident you are getting good stuff. These sprouted are the oats I use when I want oats of any kind right way. I use oat...
One Degree Organic Foods, Sprouted Rolled Oats, 45 oz (1.28 kg)
Great brand and great sprouted steel cut oats. They take a little longer to prepare but they are very good cooked according to directions and in recipes.
One Degree Organic Foods, Sprouted Steel Cut Oats, 24 oz (680 g)
Dairy & Eggs
The necessities! Eggs, butter, milk, yogurt, and maybe more.
We use a lot of eggs and would definitely consider having our own free range chickens if our land didn't flood every year. In the meantime, these get the job done.
Great Value Cage Free Grade AA Extra Large White Eggs - 18 Count | Walmart
This is the best tasting butter I have had to date. I LOVE it. They have sticks but this is basically an 8 oz brick. Make sure to check the label says "product of Ireland," though. Some stores can be tricky.
Kerrygold Grass-Fed Salted Pure Irish Butter, 8 oz.
I really like using the ultra thin cut cheese slices. It's just right for me personally. And this brand makes some great cheese.
Sargento® Sharp Natural Cheddar Cheese Ultra Thin® Slices, 18 slices
Ok, so for snacking cheese, I prefer their 2 year cheddar but this Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese is great for cooking. I actually use it for pizzas also because it is lactose free and I actually love the taste of it on pizza. Use often with eggs...
Cabot Creamery Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Block 8 oz (Refrigerated)
This is my ol' mans favorite cheese, not mine, but I am adding it because I buy it all the time for him and I'm sure I'm one of few who doesn't care for Kraft cheese LOL.
Kraft Natural Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 16 oz Block
I love the ultra thin sliced cheese; just right for me personally. Swiss cheese has always been my favorite!
Sargento® Swiss Natural Cheese Ultra Thin® Slices, 18 slices
If you're looking for a good American cheese, this one is the way to go. Fewer ingredients than other brands. The color is from vegetables, not unhealthy dyes.
Sargento® Natural American Sliced Cheese, 12 Slices
Freshly grated parmesan cheese is the way to go! You never know what's processed in with the canisters of grated cheese, or shredded cheese also. I much prefer grating myself when possible.
BelGioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge Specialty Hard Cheese, 8 oz Refrigerated Plastic Packet
When it comes to cream cheese, this is my go to. It's really great cream cheese, in my opinion.
Organic Valley, Organic Cream Cheese, 8 oz Block
Canned Beans
Beans, beans, good for your heart and they make you fart! We eat a lot of beans; can you tell?
Heat and eat or just eat it straight out of the can; these saucy beans from HeyDay are ready to eat and they are flavorful and delicious!
Heyday Canning Co Saucy Enchilada Black Beans - 15oz
I wasn't sure about these but tried them anyway and I'm glad I did; I actually liked them. Had them warmed over rice. They are ready to eat but I liked them better heated.
Heyday Canning Co Saucy Coconut Curry Chickpeas - 15oz
Love to have these low sodium organic pinto beans on hand to add to any meal or just to have on their own by adding some seasonings.
Organic Low Sodium Pinto Beans - 15oz - Good & Gather™
We use a LOT of these low sodium black beans. Chili, on eggs, whatever. These are a must-have pantry staple.
Organic Low Sodium Black Beans - 15oz - Good & Gather™
This three bean blend, low sodium, is great in recipes, but also, add a little seasoning and make them a meal on their own.
Organic Low Sodium 3 Bean Blend - 15oz - Good & Gather™
Low sodium, so I can add my own salt/flavor, these chickpeas are great to have on hand for hummus and other recipes. I have a pasta sauce that's made with chickpeas in the food processor.
Organic Low Sodium Chickpeas Garbanzo Beans - 15oz - Good & Gather™
I mainly keep these in the pantry for chili. Every once in a while, I'll need them for a different recipe.
Organic Low Sodium Dark Red Kidney Beans - 15oz - Good & Gather™
Great for a quick Taco Tuesday. I love homemade refried beans but sometimes you just need it quick.
La Preferida Refried Beans, 16 oz, Can, Contains Soy and its Derivatives
These beans are actually the ol' mans favorite canned pinto beans. He eats them with cornbread on the side for a quick meal.
La Costeña Canned Pinto Beans, 19.75 oz
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Maybe I should say shelf-stable because there will be cartons too but here are some canned fruits and veggies I like to keep on hand.
A must-have for pumpkin pie, muffins, and whatever else I want to bake without all the oils.
100% Pure Pumpkin - 15oz - Good & Gather™
Organic pumpkin for when there's a sale and I can get it. It's a bit pricey but worth it sometimes.
Organic Pumpkin - 15oz - Good & Gather™
Diced tomatoes are great to have on hand for all kinds of possibilities! I especially love elbow macaroni with diced tomatoes. This is a cartoon. I'm trying to get away from canned tomatoes but I'm still using some.
Colavita Diced Tomatoes, 13.76 Ounce
When I'm not buying Thrive Market, this is my go-to tomato paste.
Hunt’s Tomato Paste, Perfect for Chili & Soups, 6 oz. Can
Condiments/Marinades/BBQ sauces
Ketchups, mustards, barbeque sauces, hot sauces, and more; I love trying new flavors and things so this may be a variety.
Is it healthy? Nope. Do I care. Nope. It doesn't claim to be a health food though it is kosher, gluten free, no artificial colors or flavors ... It's got that perfect tang and makes the best chicken and egg salads. I'm super picky about mayo, but onc...
Duke's® Real Mayonnaise, 48 oz Jar, Smooth & Creamy Mayo
Looking for a soy-free soy sauce? This is a great one. I really like the flavor of this coconut amino from Wildly Organic. It'd be even better with a little heat but it is good on its own.
Coconut Aminos, Certified Organic
It's definitely only medium heat but it's got a great flavor with just a touch of heat. It's good. This is a veteran owned company.
Marsh Madness (Medium) hot sauce
I actually purchase and use this one more often than any other in this list. I love it. Great soy sauce substitute.
Bragg Gluten-Free Liquid Aminos Soy Protein Seasoning, 16 fl oz
This is something my ol' man goes through like water lol. He LOVES it. I could take it or leave it personally.
Taco Bell Fire Sauce, 7.5 oz Bottle
Dry Rice & Beans
I'm either buying Good & Gather Basmati or this one right here. Love it! And there are often coupons on Ibotta for this brand; not always but often, I see the coupons.
Authentic Royal Naturally Aged Indian White Basmati Rice, Long-Grain, Gluten-free - 5 lbs
Flours
Here are some flours I love to use.
This is my favorite unbleached all-purpose flour. I'm a fan of the brand itself also. It is a 100% employee-owned and a founding B Corporation. Check out the ingredients as compared to many others as well. I just want unbleached flour, not additives.
King Arthur Baking Company Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Kosher Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 5 lb Bag - Walmart.com
I'm sharing this link from Amazon for now because it's not available from Vitacost right now which is where I usually get it for the best price. I LOVE this brand and spelt flour. It's got a nutty flavor to me, and I love it. It's an ancient grain an...
One Degree Organics Sprouted Spelt Flour, USDA Organic, 80oz (4 Pack)
Herbs & Spices
Add that flavor!! Some of my favorite herbs and spices I use often, and some not so often but they're important for me to keep on hand.
Dill weed is great in my egg salad, tuna salad, whatever you wanna add it to.
Simply Organic, Dill Weed, 0.81 oz (23 g)
Noodles
Pasta is King!
Protein packed spaghetti?! Yes please! Ok, so it is different from traditional pasta, so don't expect it to taste the same but this is good if you just give it a chance and prepare it correctly. I'm the only one that eats it here but I let the noodle...
Banza Spaghetti Pasta from Chickpeas - Made In Italy, High Protein, High Fiber, Lower Carb Italian Chickpea Noodles, 8oz
Nut butter & Jams/Jellies
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE peanut butter and jelly!! I also enjoy other nut butters. Here are some of those:
An absolute must-have for me. I eat and use a LOT of peanut butter and Crazy Richards is 100% peanuts!!
Crazy Richard's All-Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz
Meats
From canned to fresh, these are the meats we like to keep on hand.
I keep tuna on hand for quick tuna salad or a meal I can eat straight out of the can if there's no power; all ya need is a manual can opener and you've got your protein.
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water, Wild Caught, 20g Protein, 5 oz, 4 Cans
This on is not for me but my husband loves it so I am adding it because it is a staple for him in our house.
Underwood White Meat Chicken Spread, 4.25 oz Can
Packaged sides/meals
Rice, rice, rice!! Quick and easy and rice you gotta cook; I like to have a mix on hand.
This rice is just right on those nights when you need some quick. Heat and serve with whatever. I love to add beans. This is good for one or two people depending on whether you do add something or intend to just have rice. 7 grams of protein too from...
A Dozen Cousins RTE Rice Cooked in Bone Broth: Sea Salt - 8oz
This rice is so handy on nights, or days, when you're in a hurry. Heat and eat. Delicious paired with their pinto beans or the enchilada black beans from Hey Day Canning.
A Dozen Cousins RTE Rice Cooked in Bone Broth: Spanish Yellow Rice - 8oz
Salsa & Pasta/Pizza Sauces
This is a collection of just what it says: salsa's and pasta/pizza sauces..
Very good simple, clean marinara sauce.
Marinara Pasta Sauce | 3-Pack
I really quite like this salsa. It has got some nice spice but isn't overwhelming to me, but keep in mind that we may have very different tolerance for heat.
Mateo'S Gourmet Salsa Hot, 16 Oz
If you want pizza sauce fast, this is a pretty good canned sauce. We really like it and it's quick and easy.
Dei Fratelli® Pizza Sauce 15 oz. Can
Sugars & Sweetners
Different types of sugars and sweeteners, both powder and liquid.
This is my go-to organic raw cane sugar!
Florida Crystals Regenerative Organic Raw Cane Sugar, 6 lb
I try to keep thrive market items to the thrive market list because not everyone has a membership but this is the only one I buy; there are other products that I only buy from Thrive market also. This is really good maple syrup. Membership is so wort...
Organic Robust Maple Syrup, Grade A, Value Size
This is another Thrive Market item but we love it. I'm not sure who else makes maple sugar but its made with Vermont maple and is a 1:1 for swapping in recipes.
Thrive Market Organic Maple Sugar