I keep a variety of items in my pantry at all times. Why? Well, it’s just easier because I always have something on hand that I can make for dinner or for company or just us a snack when the kids want something sweet. Notice, I said “kids”, not me. 😉
Here is a list of items that I frequently have on hand:
Cans:
- cans of diced tomatoes
- cans of stewed tomatoes
- Rotel tomatoes
- cans of corn
- cans of creamed corn (for cornbread)
- black beans
- sliced beets (for pickled eggs)
- cream of mushroom
- cream of chicken
Spices:
- cayenne pepper
- celery seed (for seasoning crockpot chicken)
- paprika
- bay leaves
- chili powder
- cumin
- garlic
- parsley
- mustard
- dill weed
- poultry seasoning
- salt and pepper
Baking/Cooking:
- sugar
- chicken broth
- all purpose flour
- cornmeal mix
- baking chocolate
- bread crumbs
- cooking wine
- olive oil
- vegetable oil
- vanilla
- almond
- Elbow macaroni pasta (for homemade mac & cheese, macaroni salad, etc.)
- apple cider vinegar
- distilled white vinegar
