{"id":242131,"date":"2022-01-10T03:31:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T03:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242131"},"modified":"2021-12-28T20:39:09","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T20:39:09","slug":"list-of-must-have-pantry-items-to-stock-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242131\/list-of-must-have-pantry-items-to-stock-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Must-Have Pantry Items to Stock Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The weeknight dinner slump is a real thing. You start the week with the best intentions, but the meals you had planned for the week are done by Wednesday. That\u2019s why having these kitchen staples on hand is a lifesaver. From pasta to oils to canned goods, keeping these must-have ingredients will make for easy weeknight meals. We\u2019re going to give you a wide variety of ingredients we consider staples, but you don\u2019t have to buy everything at once. As you continue to cook, you\u2019ll figure out your favorite staples that you use regularly. Then you can restock those ingredients that become your go-tos. Plus, check out below for our favorite pantry-friendly recipes. <\/p>\n<h2>Dry Pantry Items<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the dry ingredients we usually have on hand in our pantry. These pantry items can be used for a variety of recipes, including desserts. Craving pasta? You got it. Want to bake some chocolate chip cookies? You can! By keeping your pantry stocked with these dry items, you&#8217;ll be able to whip up dinner on any given evening. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flour (all-purpose)<\/li>\n<li>Sugar (white, brown and powdered)<\/li>\n<li>Rice (white, brown, jasmine and instant)<\/li>\n<li>Boxes of Pasta (spaghetti, bowties, cavatappi\/corkscrew, elbow, egg noodles)<\/li>\n<li>Israeli Couscous<\/li>\n<li>Quinoa<\/li>\n<li>Potatoes<\/li>\n<li>Baking Soda<\/li>\n<li>Baking Powder<\/li>\n<li>Corn Starch<\/li>\n<li>Shortening <\/li>\n<li>Chocolate Chips<\/li>\n<li>Panko Bread Crumbs<\/li>\n<li>Tortilla Chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Oils, Sauces and Wet Pantry Items<\/h2>\n<p>Now, time for the oils, sauces, and other wet ingredients we keep in our cupboards. When you need to cook up dinner, these items will be a God-send. From baking salmon to frying chicken to making <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/italian-drunken-noodles.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian drunken noodles,<\/a> you&#8217;ll need these ingredients on hand.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oil (extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil)<\/li>\n<li>Non-Stick Sprays (vegetable oil, Baker\u2019s Joy, avocado oil)<\/li>\n<li>Vinegar (balsamic, red wine, apple cider, rice)<\/li>\n<li>Chicken Broth (refrigerate after opening)<\/li>\n<li>Worcestershire Sauce (refrigerate after opening)<\/li>\n<li>Cooking Wine (sherry, chardonnay, marsala)<\/li>\n<li>Soy Sauce (refrigerate after opening)<\/li>\n<li>Peanut Butter<\/li>\n<li>Maple Syrup<\/li>\n<li>Honey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Canned\/Jarred Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>While many may judge us for having these on hand, after a busy day these ingredients are miracle workers. Velveeta is great for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/sweetie-pies-mac-cheese.html\" rel=\"noopener\">last minute macaroni and cheese,<\/a> jarred pasta sauce is your best friend on a Wednesday, and adding a can of Rotel can spice up the most basic of recipes. Check out the canned and jarred ingredients that we stock in our pantry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cream of Chicken Soup<\/li>\n<li>Cream of Mushroom Soup<\/li>\n<li>Velveeta (don\u2019t judge us)<\/li>\n<li>Pasta Sauce (when you don\u2019t have time to make it homemade)<\/li>\n<li>Beans (black, kidney, refried)<\/li>\n<li>Canned Corn<\/li>\n<li>Canned Green Beans<\/li>\n<li>Tomatoes (diced, Rotel, paste)<\/li>\n<li>Salsa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Must-Have Seasonings<\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, time for the seasonings we always have. Taco Tuesday? No problem! Need to add flavor to chicken breasts? Easy peasy. Baking vegetables? They&#8217;re guaranteed to be flavorful. All this is possible by keeping these seasonings in your pantry. These go-to herbs and seasonings can make any weeknight meal a winner. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kosher Salt<\/li>\n<li>Sea Salt<\/li>\n<li>Black Pepper (we like to use fresh ground, so we buy whole black peppercorn)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Garlic<\/li>\n<li>Garlic Powder<\/li>\n<li>Onion Powder<\/li>\n<li>Italian Seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Taco Seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Ranch Seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Italian Dressing Mix<\/li>\n<li>Crushed Red Pepper<\/li>\n<li>Chili Powder<\/li>\n<li>Poultry Seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Dried Parsley<\/li>\n<li>Basil<\/li>\n<li>Oregano<\/li>\n<li>Ground Cumin<\/li>\n<li>Paprika<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>Turmeric<\/li>\n<li>Pure Vanilla Extract<\/li>\n<li>Pure Almond Extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Items in our Fridge\/Freezer<\/h2>\n<p>As an added bonus, here\u2019s what we keep stocked in our fridge and freezer! While everyone has different tastes and preferences, you&#8217;ll usually find these ingredients in our refrigerator. By trying to keep most everything on hand, you&#8217;ll have an easy dinner option.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salted Butter (whenever my favorite brand is on sale, I always stock up and freeze it)<\/li>\n<li>Unsalted Butter (again, when on sale I buy it and freeze it)<\/li>\n<li>Milk (we like 2%, but use whatever you prefer)<\/li>\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Heavy Cream<\/li>\n<li>Ketchup<\/li>\n<li>Mustard (regular, Dijon, stone ground, honey mustard)<\/li>\n<li>Mayo<\/li>\n<li>Sriracha<\/li>\n<li>Sour Cream<\/li>\n<li>Cream Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Grated Parmesan<\/li>\n<li>Better than Bouillon (chicken, beef or vegetable)<\/li>\n<li>Shredded Cheese (Mexican cheese blend, cheddar, mozzarella, farm style thick cut)<\/li>\n<li>Tortillas (tacos are always a good idea)<\/li>\n<li>Dipping Sauces (ranch, honey mustard, bbq sauce)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Basil<\/li>\n<li>Seasoned Dry Bread Crumbs<\/li>\n<li>Lemon Juice<\/li>\n<li>Ginger Paste<\/li>\n<li>Favorite Veggies (green beans, brussels sprouts, asparagus, zucchini)<\/li>\n<li>Ground Meat (turkey, sausage, beef)<\/li>\n<li>Frozen Potatoes (hashbrowns, cubed)<\/li>\n<li>Chicken (we often keep chicken breasts in the freezer)<\/li>\n<li>Frozen Corn<\/li>\n<li>Frozen Spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/198790\/what-do-food-expiration-dates-really-mean\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Psssst. Click here for the truth on expiration dates!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, what you can make with all the above ingredients? Here are some of our favorite pantry-friendly recipes that are easy to make for a weeknight family meal. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The weeknight dinner slump is a real thing. You start the week with the best intentions, but the meals you had planned for the week are done by Wednesday. That\u2019s why having these kitchen staples on hand is a lifesaver. 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