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March 13, 2020 Blog

How To Stock Your Kitchen

When emergencies like weather events or the recent COVID-19 outbreak hit, shelves at local stores are cleared as people stock up. If you are wondering what you should keep on hand, check out this list that our Chefs and RDs put together that incorporates basic staple items. In instances where multiple types of items are listed, feel free to choose your favorites.

how to stock your pantry

Pantry

Grains

  • Pasta – whole grain or legume based when possible
  • Brown Rice
  • Quinoa, Barley, Farro, Bulgur, Cornmeal/ Polenta
  • Rolled oats
  • Dry Cereal
  • Crackers

Protein

  • Beans (canned or dried) – garbanzo, black, kidney, cannellini
  • Dry Lentils
  • Cans or pouches of tuna, chicken or salmon
  • Nuts and seeds – almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds
  • Nut butter – peanut butter or almond butter 

Fruits & Vegetables

  • Marinara Sauce
  • Canned tomato products – whole, diced, crushed, paste
  • Canned fruit – pineapple, mandarin oranges (in water or juice)
  • Applesauce , unsweetened
  • Dried fruit – raisins, apricots, dates
  • Salsa (jar)
  • Canned or jarred olives
  • Root vegetables – onions, white potatoes, sweet potatoes
  • Sun-dried tomatoes in oil

Oils, Vinegars, Condiments, Other

  • Olive or canola oil
  • Vinegar – balsamic, apple cider, red wine
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard – brown, Dijon
  • Mayonnaise
  • Soy sauce or Hoisin sauce
  • Hot sauce
  • Broth/Stock – chicken & vegetable
  • Pesto
  • Honey  
  • Maple syrup
  • Chocolate chips

Spices/Seasonings

  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Garlic powder
  • Chili powder
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Cinnamon
  • Sugar – white, brown
  • Flour

Beverages

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Shelf stable milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • Sparkling water
  • Water

Refrigerator

  • Eggs
  • Root Vegetables: carrots, turnips, parsnips
  • Celery
  • Lactose-free or other ultra pasteurized milk (dairy or plant based)
  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Cheeses (Parmesan, feta, cheddar)
  • Apples, Oranges
  • Hummus

Freezer

  • Whole wheat sliced bread
  • Corn tortillas
  • Animal protein – chicken, fish, pork, ground turkey/beef
  • Frozen fruit – berries, peaches, mango
  • Frozen veggies – peas, corn, green beans, spinach, broccoli,  edamame

Related:

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Aliza Mason, RDN

About Aliza Mason, RDN

Aliza Mason is the Teaching Kitchen Program Manager for Envision Group. For more posts by Aliza, click here.

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