How to Stock Your Pantry & Freezer
Salt
- Finely ground salt (Himalayan or Redmond Real Salt)
- Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)
- Maldon Sea Salt or other flakey "finishing salt"
Oils and Cooking Fats
- Avocado oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sesame oil
- Butter unsalted
Seasonings
- Black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- paprika
- cumin
- cayenne
- bay leaves
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cinnamon
- whole nutmeg
- vanilla extract
Vinegars
- apple cider vinegar
- red wine vinegar
- balsamic vinegar
- champagne or white wine vinegar
- sherry vinegar
- rice vinegar
Stocks
- Chicken Stock store-bought and/or frozen homemade
- Vegetable stock
- Beef stock
Condiments
- Mayonnaisse
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- BBQ sauce
- Soy Sauce or Tamari
- Hoisin
- Sriracha
- Hot Sauce
- Capers
- Olives
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
- Maple syrup
- Honey
Beans
- Canned black beans, or dried
- Canned pinto beans, or dried
- Canned white beans, or dried
- Canned refried beans
Rice & Grains
- Short grain white
- Basmati rice
- Brown rice
- Arborio
- Polenta
- Farro
- Barley
- Quinoa
- Oats
Legumes
- Garbanzo beans, canned or dried
- Green or brown lentils
- Red or yellow lentils
- Split peas
Pasta
- Spaghetti, penne, fusilli Gluten-free, whole wheat or traditional
Canned Tomatoes
- Whole stewed tomatoes
- Fire-roasted tomatoes
- Tomato sauce unseasoned, for chili and stews
Pantry Meat & Seafood
- Canned tuna and salmon
- Anchovy paste
Freezer Meat & Seafood
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Ground meat beef, turkey, lamb, pork or chicken
- Bacon
- Pancetta
- Stew meat beef or lamb
- Whole roasting chicken
- Pork tenderloin or pork roast
- Sausages/Italian Sausage and Brauts
- Wild salmon or cod
Sugar, Flour and Baking Supplies
- Cane sugar (or regular white sugar)
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Almond flour
- Gluten-free flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Arrowroot powder and/or cornstarch
- Chocolate
Nut Butters, Nuts and Seeds
- Almond butter
- Peanut butter
- Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios and pine nuts store in the freezer
- Flax, hemp, chia store in the freezer
Frozen Fruit and Veggies
- Frozen strawberries
- Frozen pineapple
- Frozen Bananas peeled and sliced for smoothies
- Frozen mixed berries
- Frozen blueberries
- Frozen peas
- Frozen edamame
- Frozen broccoli
- Frozen spinach
- Frozen pearl onions
- Frozen stir-fry mix
Frozen Convenience Foods (for those nights you need a break!)
- Tortellini cheese and/or spinach
- Gnocchi
- Tamales
- Taquitos
- Pizza cauliflower crust or regular
- Dumplings
Extras
- Sparkling water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Microwave popcorn or popcorn kernels
- Boxed mac & cheese
- Boxed brownies
