So, now that you know the Things you Need in Your Kitchen, I'm going to share with you how to stock your pantry! First, make sure you keep your pantry cool because foods will stay fresher and last longer. Store everything in airtight containers to prevent spillage and keep out bugs. Here are the basics:
- Baking powder
- Baking soda (not the same thing)
- Canned veggies
- Canned soups/beans/chili
- Canned whole tomatoes
- Chicken stock or bouillon cubes
- Chips, crackers, cookies, popcorn
- Chocolate chips
- Cornmeal
- Dried beans, peas, lentils
- Dried fruits
- Dry soup mixes
- Extracts : vanilla, lemon, almond
- Flour
- Herbs and spices : basil, chili powder, chives, cinnamon, cumin, mint, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, parsley, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme (you can usually find a pack that contains all these spices, instead of purchasing individually)
- Hot chocolate mix
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Nuts
- Olive oil
- Pancake mix
- Pasta
- Pepper/peppercorns
- Rice
- Salt
- Sugar : white granulated, brown, and powdered
- Syrups : maple, honey, chocolate
- Tea
- Tomato paste and sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
TIPS :
- Wondra flour (comes in a 13.5 ounce shaker made by Gold Medal) is great for thickening up your sauce
- Canned foods, salsa, maple and chocolate syrups, mustard, ketchup, tomato paste and sauce, pickles, olives, red pepper flakes, and chili powder should be refrigerated after opened.
- Pure honey and pure maple syrups should not be refrigerated.
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