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Grocery and Pantry Staples, Part 2
25 items
By
McKinley Malbrough
Snacks, drinks, cereal, canned goods, spices and baking staples I bought and use. I may earn a commission from these links.
Small-jar black pepper that keeps a spare in the pantry. Good for everyday seasoning on eggs, chicken and rice.
Amazon Saver, Black Pepper, 2.25 Oz
The bigger pepper jar for cooking at home. I keep it next to the stove so a refill is never a special trip.
Amazon Grocery Ground Black Pepper 3 Oz
Mild taco sauce that turns ground meat or chicken into taco night in minutes. Not spicy, so the whole table can eat it.
Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Mild, 16 Ounce
Big 64 oz apple juice for the fridge. An easy pour for kids and a cheap mixer to keep around.
Amazon Grocery, Apple Juice, 64 Fl Oz
A 4 lb bag of dry red kidney beans for big pots of chili and rice and beans. Cheapest way to stock up on protein.
Iberia Dry Red Kidney Beans, 4 lb Bag
Soft strawberry cereal bars for quick breakfasts and lunchbox snacks. Ready to eat with no prep.
Amazon Grocery Strawberry Cereal Bars 8 Ct
A 64 oz bottle of lemonade for cookouts and hot afternoons. Sweet, cold and easy to pour for a crowd.
Amazon Grocery Lemonade 64 Fl Oz
Sweet and sour sauce for dipping nuggets, egg rolls and wings. A pantry staple for takeout-style meals at home.
Kraft Sweet'N Sour Sauce - 12 Ounces
A 12 count variety box of toaster pastries for fast mornings. Good for kids and for a quick snack on the go.
Amazon Fresh Toaster Pastries Variety 12 Ct
Small-size onion powder for seasoning burgers, rubs and soups when fresh onion is not worth the chopping.
Amazon Saver, Onion Powder, 2.35 Oz
A 16 oz tub of granulated onion powder for heavy cooks. Lasts through months of seasoning and dry rubs.
Dependable Foods Granulated Onion Powder 16oz
Crunchy animal cookies for the snack drawer. A nostalgic, kid-friendly treat that stores well.
Amazon Grocery, Animal Cookies, 13 Oz
Saltine crackers for soup, upset stomachs and cheese plates. A box that always gets used.
Amazon Saver, Saltine Crackers, 16 Oz
A large 36 oz bottle of butter-rich syrup for pancakes and waffles. Lasts through many weekend breakfasts.
Pearl Milling Company Butter Rich Syrup 36oz
Chicken noodle soup in a ready-to-heat can. A quick lunch or sick-day backup on the pantry shelf.
Amazon Saver Chicken Noodle Soup 10.5oz
Original snack crackers for cheese, dips and lunchboxes. A simple pantry snack that keeps well.
Amazon Brand Snack Crackers, Original, 13.7oz
A big 25 oz pack of vanilla sandwich cookies. Great for dessert, ice cream toppings and kids' snacks.
Amazon Saver, Vanilla Sandwich Cookies, 25 Ounce
Lightly salted pretzel sticks for snacking and dipping. A crunchy 16 oz bag that lasts all week.
Happy Belly Lightly-Salted Pretzel Sticks 16oz
A mixed berry fruit and grain bar for a grab-and-go breakfast. Soft, not too sweet and easy to pack.
Amazon Grocery Mixed Berry Fruit & Grain Bar
Frosted strawberry toaster pastries for a sweet breakfast treat. Pop them in the toaster and go.
Amazon Grocery Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries 13.5 Oz 8 Ct
Pecan shortbread cookies that are buttery and not too sweet. Good with coffee or as a small gift.
Happy Belly Pecan Shortbread 11.3 oz
Classic potato chips in a family-size bag. Crisp and salty for game days and sandwiches.
Amazon Fresh Classic Potato Chips 11 Oz
Graham crackers for s'mores, crusts and snacking. A pantry basic that always comes in handy.
Amazon Saver, Graham Crackers, 14.4 Oz
Wild caught chunk light tuna for quick sandwiches, salads and tuna melts. Shelf-stable protein for busy nights.
Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna, 24-Count
A fun, crunchy snack of fried baby crabs, eaten whole like chips. A savory Japanese-style treat for something different.
UMAYA Okabe Kanikko Fried Baby Crabs 2.2oz
