There are thousands of pantry staples scattered across the internet, but we wanted to share a list on our site! Below our list, find links to round-ups of recipes utilizing such ingredients for more inspiration from us, food publications, and some of our favorite food blogs.
To Keep in Your Pantry
Pantry Staples
- Pasta, rice, and/or quinoa
- Rolled oats and quick oats
- Oils including olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and canola oil (for baking)
- Nuts
- Nut butters and seed butters, like tahini
- Honey, maple syrup, or silan date syrup
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Canned fish including tuna and salmon
- Jarred tomato sauce
- Soy sauce
- Non-dairy milk (unopened, shelf-stable)
- Dried herbs and spices, including salt and pepper
Baking Ingredients
- Flours (all-purpose and/or almond or coconut)
- Sugar (white sugar and brown sugar and/or coconut sugar)
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
To Keep in your Fridge or Freezer to Maximize Longevity
Produce
(Store everything but potatoes in the fridge to maximize longevity)
- Potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Lemons and oranges
- Apples
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Celery
- Onions
- Garlic
Fridge or Freezer Essentials
- Eggs
- Bread
- Butter
- Milk (regular, soy, nut, or oat)
- Chicken
- Tofu
- Cheese
- Yogurt, cottage cheese
- Condiments like ketchup and mustard
- Vinegars (white, apple cider, red wine)
- Frozen fish, like salmon
- Frozen fruits and veggies
Recipe Round-Ups
Recipes using Pantry Staples and Fridge Essentials
Easy Pantry Recipes for Every Meal by Ambitious Kitchen
An All-Pantry [Dinner] Meal Plan for Coronavirus and Other Perilous Times by Epicurious
