Come on in! They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and my pantry is its pulse. This is a peek inside the cupboards and shelves where I keep the flavors I love most. From the comforting basics to those specialty finds that spark joy, these are...
Sections
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Condiments
Dairy
Dry goods
Herbs, Spices, & Seasonings
Oil & vinegar
Condiments
For when the recipe calls for something more than just a yellow mustard.
Great Value Organic Dijon Mustard, 12 oz
Can't have a burger and fries without ketchup. It is also great for using in recipes.
Great Value Tomato Ketchup, 32 oz
My hubby's favorite and a key ingredient in his homemade honey mustard garlic sauce.
French's No Artificial Flavors Gluten Free Classic Yellow Mustard, 8.0 oz Bottle
Perfect for chicken or tuna salads and any other recipe callin for mayo.
Best Foods Real Mayonnaise 30oz
Great for making sauces and dips.
Great Value Sweet Relish, 24 fl oz
Dairy
Mararine does not darken my doorstep and I love to bake, so butter is an essential.
Great Value Sweet Cream Salted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
We prefer whole milk, especially for my homemade yogurt and yogurt cheese.
Great Value Whole Vitamin D Milk, Gallon, 128 fl oz
I use powdered milk for baking, homemade mocha mix, and other recipes where it comes in handy. It is a great way to add way for adding extra calcium to baked goods.
Great Value Instant Nonfat Dry Milk, 25.6 oz Bag
I have this on hand when I am in the mood for a sweet treat. I even make Dulce de Leche with it using my Instant Pot.
Great Value Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 oz
Always good to have on hand for when I want to make buttermilk pancakes, homemade ranch dressing or anything that calls for buttermilk.ranch
The Saco Pantry Cultured Buttermilk Blend Powder, 12 oz Tub, Gluten-Free, Treen Nut Free and Peanut Free
Always on hand for baking and cooking.
Great Value Evaporated Milk, 12 fl oz
Great for a lot of Asian dishes and other recipes.
A Taste of Thai Coconut Milk, 13.5 fl oz
Already shredded cheese is a wonderful cheat in my kitchen. I keep a stock of different cheeses on hand and they freeze well.
Great Value Colby Jack Finely Shredded Cheese, 8 oz Bag
Not just for pasta, I like to mix parmasean with bread crumbs and italian seasoning for a yummy oven baked chicken thighs.
Great Value Grated Parmesan Cheese, 16 oz Bottle
Dry goods
Elbow macaroni is always good to have on hand. I am gluten-free and prefer brown rice pasta.
Jovial 100% Organic Gluten Free Brown Rice Elbows, 12 oz
I love jasmine rice and very rarely use any other kind.
Great Value Jasmine Rice, 5 lb
Not just for spaghetti with sauce, this is a very versitile pasta.
Jovial 100% Organic Gluten-Free Brown Rice Spaghetti Pasta, 12oz
I love adding black beans to my homemade chili.
Great Value Black Beans, 32 oz
I home can and I always have pint and quart jars of canned chickpeas on hand for hummus and other recipes.
(6 pack) Great Value Chick Peas Garbanzos, 1 lb
Perfect for my homemade chili.
Great Value Light Red Kidney Beans, 1 lb
From lentil soup to salads, these are a great staple in my pantry.
Great Value Lentils, 1 lb
Not just for soup, spllt peas are quite versitile.
Great Value Green Split Peas, 1 lb
Dried beans are a staple in my kitchen, my hubby prefers my homemade refried beans over anything canned.
Great Value Dried Pinto Beans, 8 lb Bag
My go to GF flour blend for pretty much everything.
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour 64oz Pack of 4
I love baking with this when I want more of a whole grain product.
Premium Gold Gluten Free All Purpose Flour 5lb
Herbs, Spices, & Seasonings
Hands down my favorite no-salt spice blend. I stock up on this whenever I hit Trader Joe's.
Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute Blend 2.2oz
Great for when you are making your own spice mixes, or adding a bit more flvor to your dishes.
Great Value Onion Powder, 3.25 oz
A friend gifted me a bottle, and now I can't live without it. I love to drizzle a bit over freshly roasted broccoli.
Gia Russa Balsamic Glaze, 8.5 oz
I like to use this when I simply don't want to chop an onion.
Great Value Minced Onion, 2.35 oz
For when you want some thing a little different. Sprinkle lightly though, this packs a powerful punch.Sprinkle
Trader Joe's Cuban Style Garlic Seasoning 2.25oz
One of my all time favorite cheats for the kitchen when, A) I am out of fresh garlic, or B) when I simply don't feel like chopping garlic.
Great Value Minced Garlic in Water, 8 oz Jar
Packed full of flavor, I use this one quite a bit.
Better Than Bouillon Reduced Sodium Roasted Beef Base, Shelf-Stable, 8 oz
I love this on baked chicken.
Trader Joe's Aglio Olio Spicy Seasoning 1.7oz
Adds a nice oniony kick to dishes.
Better Than Bouillon Sauteed Onion Base 8oz
For that bit of added heat to your dishes.
Great Value Smoked Paprika, 2 oz
Full of chicken flavor.
Better Than Bouillon Reduced Sodium Roasted Chicken Base, Shelf-Stable, 8 oz Jar
I love to use this in my vegetarian chili and soups. A teaspoon and a bit adds a nice depth of flavor to my homemade spinach dip.
Better Than Bouillon Reduced Sodium Seasoned Vegetable Base, 8 oz Jar
my hubby's favorite and less sodium than reular.
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 15 oz
Oil & vinegar
This is another product I stock up on when I hit Trader Joe's.
Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 16.9oz
The only apple cidar vinegar I will buy.
Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with The Mother, Raw and Unfiltered, 16 fl oz
Perfect for when I break out the griddle for pancakes or any dishes I don't need extra oil to cook with.
Great Value Original Cooking Spray, 8 oz
Perfect for baking, frying, and I love to pop my popcorn with it.
Great Value Organic Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil, 29 fl oz
Perfect for baking and other cooking.
Great Value Vegetable Oil, Heart Healthy and Versatile, 1 Gallon Bottle
