what are must have items to have on hand in your pantry..?

Question

i hate having to go to the store everytime I need to make dinner..what are some items that i should always have on hand to make a variety of quick meals?

Answer 1

Onions, Potatoes (stored in a cool dry place)
frozen veggies
canned soups, veggies, beans
Jarred roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts
olives, capers
spices, vinegars, oils, dried herbs
premade pizza crust dough (refridge. section of store)
tomato sauce
pesto sauce
pasta
taco kits
eggs
pancake mix
cornmeal or breadcrumbs
lasagne noodles
ricotta cheese
parmesan cheese
frozen juice
roasted nuts
bread (in the freezer)
veggie bullion cubes
chicken stock
rice
i also keep frozen veggie burgers and edamame in my freezer so i can have some quick protein if i want it.

you can make any kind of pizza, pasta, salads, baked potatoes with toppings, breakfast for dinner, sandwiches, soups, soups, rice and bean and veg, tacos, and on and on.

also, every once in a while i'll take an hour and make a huge pot of soup or a pan of baked pasta with veg and freeze it in single servings for easy meals.

spices and fixins are key so that if you do have to pick something up it's only one or two main ingredients and not a whole boatload. And in the nights in between just make something from your favorite ingredients in your pantry.

Answer 2

Spice blends, cream of mushroom soup, cans of diced tomatoes, brown rice and pastas. If you have 5 different spice blends (Old Bay, Italian seasoning, southwest seasoning, lemon pepper, Asian seasoning, generic seasoning salt), you can each chicken 5 times in one week and each time it is different and you can use the seasoning on your veggies, rice and/or pasta for a different meal each night. Then the next night, cook the chicken in the soup mix and you have meal #6, then last night cook the chicken with some sliced onions, peppers, and mushrooms - add the tomatoes and presto - Chicken Cacciatore

Answer 3

Here are 10 things that I can't do without:

1. Olive oil
Olive oil is one of the most versatile oils for cooking. Just a teaspoon or two is enough to add flavor when sautéing.

2. Canned diced tomatoes
Canned tomatoes, in all their forms, provide a consistency of flavor and texture that is sometimes difficult to obtain from their fresh counterparts. You’ll find these gems easier and faster to use; perhaps even tastier!

3. Fresh garlic
It has multiple personalities: pungent and assertive when raw; mellow and sweet when cooked; and nutty and rich when caramelized or cooked at length. The flavor depends on how it’s used. Crushed, minced, or finely chopped garlic releases pungent juices and is more potent than garlic that is halved, sliced, or left whole. Now you can buy garlic in a jar, almost like the real thing!

4. Soy sauce
This important ingredient in Asian recipes has gone worldwide. Stir it into soups, sauces, and marinades; sprinkle it on meat, fish, chicken, and vegetables; or use it like they do in Asia, as a table condiment.

5. Rice
You can never go wrong with rice. Instant rice is fast and easy, brown rice is good for you and wild rice is just plain yummy!

6. Roasted red peppers
When time is short or there are no red peppers in the fridge, pull out a jar of these roasted treasures. Toss with pasta or puree them for sauces for an easy meal.

7. Chickpeas
Also known as garbanzo beans, these round legumes have a firm texture and a nutlike flavor. They’re common in Mediterranean, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines, but they’re also found in Spanish, Italian, and Mexican dishes. Favorites to toss into salads, soups, and stews, they’re packed with protein, a bonus for meatless dishes. Not everyone likes chickpeas, but give them a try.

8. Chicken broth
Canned chicken broth can be your culinary secret. Use it as the foundation for soups and sauces, and you’ll have a dish ready in just minutes. I use it in place of water in many of my dishes, kicks up the flavor.

9. Balsamic vinegar
Zip up sautéed vegetables, splash it on salad greens, sprinkle it over grilled chicken or fresh berries. Balsamic vinegar’s versatility is endless, and its full-bodied flavor is slightly sweet with a hint of tartness. I love it!

10. Pasta
Long, short, curly, twisted, hollow, or flat, pasta’s versatility is limited only by your imagination. Substitute similar shapes if you don’t have the type specified in a recipe. Be creative and experiment with your favorites!

Answer 4

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Yeast
Cornmeal
Cornstarch
White granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Powdered/confectioner's sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Canned stocks or broths--chicken, beef, and vegetable
Rice--white and brown
Pasta
Oils--olive and vegetable
Vegetable shortening
Extracts--vanilla and almond especially
Cream of mushroom soup
Vinegar--red wine, balsamic, apple cider
Crackers
Oats/Oatmeal
Plain bread crumbs
Italian-style bread crumbs
Onion soup mix
Canned tomato sauce
Canned tomato paste
Canned diced tomatoes
Canned stewed tomatoes
Canned whole tomatoes
Canned beans--kidney, black
Canned fruit
Canned pie filling
Canned tuna
Evaporated milk
Dried spices and herbs

Answer 5

flour
sugar
salt
bread
butter
milk
eggs


those are some of the common things seen in recipes. try looking up recipes beforehand and then making a list of all the ingrediants you'll need for the week and then just get them all at once.

or, try having some boxes or rice dishes, pastas, etc on hand. those usually only require milk, water, butter and the provided season packet typically.

p.s. you can never go wrong with a box of mac n cheese!

Answer 6

That all depends on what you eat, but I would say basic spices like garlic, onion, basil, thyme, season salt,chicken bouillon, vanilla extract, sugar, flour, and poultry seasoning. As far as staples, rice, pasta, spaghetti sauce, tomato paste.

Or lets say you're buying chicken
You can make Chicken curry, baked chicken, chicken enchiladas, chicken salad with walnuts and celery.

Or turkey

Turkey burgers, spaghetti sauce with turkey, turkey tacos, or even those turkey legs with Stove top and cranberry sauce.

I'm a big curry fan, so it would be curry chicken, curry rice, left over coconut milk will make a protein shake with apple juice, bananas and orange juice, or you can make a rice pudding.

I'm hungry now.

Answer 7

Pastas - angel hair, linguine, fettucine, fusilli

Tomato paste, tomato sauce

Canned clams

Tuna in water, tuna in oil

Various nuts (shelled)

Vinegars - red wine, white wine, cider

Oils - olive, canola, peanut, sesame

Ginger (fresh), carrots, mushrooms (various), broccoli (fresh), green onions, yellow onions, peas (frozen)

Cheeses - mozzarella, parm (grated, or grateable), gruyere, blue/roquefort

Soy sauce, Worcesteshire sauce

Wines (sweet and dry) - sherry, red wine, white wine... just cheap ones for cooking, not drinking

Butter

Whipping cream, heavy cream


Can't think of any more right now, but I'm getting hungry!

Answer 8

Hunts makes canned tomatoes and onions. You can toss it in with any meat for a quick dish. Also, it is amazing how many things you can pour cream of mushroom soup on and in.

Answer 9

It will depend on what your tastes are, but some good things to have are a good virgin olive oil has to be cold pressed it the best for your health. Rice, Some dried pasta, dried herbs and spices, onions, cooking wine, vinager {normal balsamic and white balsamic. red wine vinager and white wine vinager.} Tinned tomatoes and tomato paste, cereals, dried fruit and one of my favs Dried chilli.

Answer 10

Well u got 2 have some sugar 2 make some kool-aid