My Pantry Staples

This post has been in “draft” mode since the week after I launched My Daily Delish. Gah!! I don’t know why it took me so dang long, but here we go! Pantry Staples! I would love to hear what your pantry and fridge staples are. What am I missing? Leave a comment or tell me over on the gram (@mydailydelish).There are a handful of ingredients that I always have on hand in my kitchen so that when dinner time rolls around I can easily piece together a meal. I thought it might be helpful to share with you so that you can stock up and set yourself up for meal-time success.

HERBS + SPICES:

Kosher Salt

Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Garlic, fresh and powdered

Cayenne pepper

Red pepper flake

Basil, fresh when in season, and dried

Dried Oregano

Fresh cilantro

Rosemary

Thyme

Fresh ginger

DAIRY:

Heavy whipping cream or half and half

Sour cream

Cream cheese

Eggs

Cheese Sharp cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, blue

Unsalted Butter

CANNED GOODS:

Plain tomato sauce

Tomato paste

Coconut milk

Better Than Bouillon, Chicken and Beef varieties

MEAT + POULTRY:

Ground beef, 80/20

Chicken thighs

Chicken breast

Breakfast sausage or spicy italian sausage

Thick cut bacon

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PRODUCE:

Lettuce (romaine) and spring mix

Broccoli

Bell pepper

White onions + red onions

Scallions

Carrots

Celery

Limes and lemons

PANTRY GOODS:

Rice

Israeli Couscous

Nuts (peanuts, walnuts)

Lentils

Black beans, kidney beans and white beans

Flour

Cornstarch

Tortillas

Brown sugar

Varieties of pasta (short and long)

FROZEN:

Cauliflower

Peas

Corn

Peas + Carrots blend

OILS + VINEGARS + SAUCES:

Olive oil

Sesame oil

Balsamic vinegar

Rice wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

Soy sauce

Hoisin Sauce

Peanut Butter

Obviously I have quite a lot more in my pantry and fridge, but I’m confident that I can make tons of meals out of the above items. Off the top of my head with the above items I could easily make Cauliflower and Cheddar Bisque, Chicken Noodle Soup, Creamy Tomato + Sausage Soup, sticky asian chicken, Couscous + Roasted Veggies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a hearty salad with candied walnuts, Chicken Cobb Salad, Chicken Quesadillas, African Peanut soup, Fried Rice, Lettuce Wraps… Anyway, you get the point. There can be a lot of variety out of a well-stocked pantry. Shop smart, choose versatile items, and learn to cook in confidence! Try new things, and meals you’ve never thought of before will soon become beloved staples in your house.