Family hungry and nothing to cook? Make sure that never happens again. If you always keep these staples in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer, you’ll never again be stuck with no option but takeout. You can certainly add to these lists, but these essentials can always help you make a good meal. For items you use regularly (such as bread, eggs, and milk), plan to restock about once a week.
Pantry
Baking powder
Baking soda
Bread
Brown sugar
Canned beans (pinto, white, or black)
Cereal (hot or cold)
Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
Cider or white vinegar
Cocoa powder
Coffee and/or tea
Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, pickles, and pickle relish
Dried herbs: Basil, bay leaves, oregano, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, and parsley
Flour
Granulated sugar
Ground spices: Black pepper, cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes), chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, curry powder, ginger, dry mustard, nutmeg, and paprika
Jam, jelly, or preserves
Pancake syrup
Pasta
Peanut butter
Powdered sugar
Rice
Salt
Tomato sauce, paste, and canned tomatoes
Vegetable oil
Refrigerator
Butter
Cheese (hard and soft)
Eggs
Fresh fruit
Fresh vegetables, including leafy greens
Meat, fish, poultry, or tofu to last three to five days
Milk
Yogurt and/or sour cream
Freezer
Frozen fruit, for smoothies and sauces
Frozen vegetables you will actually eat
Ice cream or frozen yogurt
Meat, poultry, and/or fish to last about a week
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