The Perfect Pantry

I've been thinking of making up a pantry list for awhile ,and came across one this morning that is perfect. I truly do keep almost everything listed here on hand. My favorite is to buy them when they go on sale at the store and stock up. Hope this helps:) 


The Perfect Pantry
By: Allrecipes Staff entirely



What every pantry should have.

Flavors and ingredients that keep well and are nice to have on hand.



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The Bare Minimum

These are the essential six staples to always have on hand.

•Salt

•Pepper

•Olive Oil

•Vegetable Oil

•All-Purpose Flour

•Granulated Sugar
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Canned Goods

Low-sodium chicken broth and beef broth are recommended if you make gravies, sauces, and dishes in which the liquid is cooked down, or "reduced." The salty flavor becomes more concentrated and pronounced. Low-sodium products allow you to control the seasoning.



•Chicken Broth

•Beef Broth

•Canned tomatoes

•Tomato sauce

•Tomato paste

•Can/jar of marinara sauce

•Canned beans: white, black, kidney

•Tuna
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Starches and Dry Goods

Does your family eat a lot of pasta? Do you prepare stir-fries and other Asian dishes? Stock up on what you like to eat.



•Spaghetti

•Linguine

•Corkscrew pasta

•Penne or other short pasta

•Egg noodles

•Long-grain white rice

•Dried bread crumbs
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The Root Cellar

Onions and potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area--don't keep them in plastic bags or in the refrigerator.



•Potatoes

•Onions

•Garlic
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Condiments


•Vinegars (balsamic, cider, white, sherry, and wine vinegars)
•Soy sauce

•Worcestershire sauce

•Salsa

•Hot Sauce
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The Spice Rack

•Dried basil

•Bay leaves

•Cayenne or

Crushed red pepper flakes

•Chili powder

•Cumin

•Cinnamon

•Garlic powder

•Oregano

•Paprika

•Dried parsley
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The Almost-Bare Fridge

•Eggs

•Milk

•Butter or margarine

•Ketchup

•Mustard

•Mayonnaise

•Parmesan cheese

•Other cheese
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The Freezer


•Frozen corn

•Frozen spinach

•Frozen peas

•Ground beef

•Chicken breasts