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The Well-Stocked Pantry

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by Ruth in Foodlicious

The Basic Pantry

Below is a list of basic ingredients that will make up a well-stocked pantry. You probably have most of these items, already, in some form or amount. These have been found to be most helpful for the wife that wants to stretch her husband’s hard-earned dollar the most.

Spices

• Basil
• Organo
• Cumin
• Salt
• Garlic granuals or powder
• Thyme
• Cinnamon
• Crushed red pepper
• Thyme
• Ginger
• Mustard powder
• Allspice
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic granules
• Onion powder
• Chili powder
• Sage
  • Vegetable or canola oil
  • Shortening
  • Corn starch
  • Baking powder
  • vanilla
  • Baking soda
  • Flour or wheat berries
  • Sugar (powdered, granulated & brown)
  • Yeast
  • Bouillon
  • Maple syrup
  • Vinegar
  • Powdered buttermilk
  • Powdered milk
  • Eggs
  • Mustard
  • Oats
  • Mayonnaise
  • Hot sauce
  • Lemon juice
  • Ketchup
  • Cornmeal or corn for grinding
  • Soy sauce
  • potatoes
  • Split Peas
  • Vinegar
  • Various dried beans
  • Various pasta
  • rice
    • Canned or frozen vegetables
    • Barley
    • Creamed soups
    • Raisins
    • Pickles
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Plain yogurt or sour cream
    • Cream cheese
    • Cheeses
    • Celery
    • Onions
    • Carrots
    • Peanut butter
    • Tomato sauce
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder

  Handy to have on Hand

  If you do not have the majority of these items, I recommend you purchase them little by little, perhaps one or two items each week or two.

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