Rachelle's Pantry

Here are some of the basic ingredients I keep on hand to use in my meal plans. Don't be intimidated by this long list!!! It takes time to stock up on your pantry items when they go on sale.

Spices
pepper grinder
salt
minced onion
garlic powder
basil
Italian seasoning
cumin
chili powder
dill
Poultry seasoning

Dry Goods
pasta (thin spaghetti, elbow macaroni, lasagna, fettuccine)
rice (brown and white)
Ramen noodles (chicken flavor)
a few instant side dishes for lazy nights (Rice-a-Roni, pasta packets, etc)

Freezer
chicken breasts
ground beef
pork chops
beef pot roast or steak
salmon fillets
tilapia fillets
frozen corn
frozen peas
frozen spinach
edamame
butter
pie crust
almonds
pecans

Cans
black beans
white beans
refried beans
green beans
crushed tomatoes
diced tomatoes with green chiles
tomato sauce
pasta sauce
mild green enchilada sauce
French onion soup
cream of chicken soup
chicken broth

Miscellaneous
peanut butter
honey
soy sauce
oil
white vinegar
various vinegars (rice, red wine, cider)

To say that I always keep these on hand might be misleading. If I run out of any one item, I'll often wait to replace it until that item goes on sale. Or, if I have some extra room in the grocery budget one week, I'll pick up some of the more pressing items.

I buy large quantities of these items when they go on sale because I know I will use them up!