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Household: The Well-Stocked Pantry




Source of Recipe


Paula Deen


Recipe Introduction


Stocking a pantry is as individual as buying a pair of shoes. The well-stocked pantry of a cook who prepares many meals from scratch is quite different from that of a cook who primarily uses mixes or prepared items. Following are some suggestions for basic items to help you get started.
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BASIC PANTRY
• Baking mix or pancake mix
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Brownie mix
• Canned beef broth or consommé
• Canned chicken
• Canned chicken broth
• Canned corn
• Canned fruits
• Canned soups
• Canned tomatoes
• Canned tuna
• Chocolate chips
• Cocoa
• Coffee (instant, ground, or beans)
• Condensed milk
• Cooked cereals (oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat, etc.)
• Cornstarch
• Crackers
• Dry cereals
• Evaporated milk
• Flour (all-purpose and self-rising)
• Jelly
• Catsup
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Olives
• Pasta
• Peanut butter
• Pickles
• Popcorn
• Red wine vinegar
• Rice and rice mixes
• Salad dressings
• Spaghetti sauce
• Sugar (granulated, confectioners' and brown sugar)
• Syrup (cane or maple)
• Tea bags
• Vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil
• White vinegar
• Worcestershire sauce
• Yeast (always buy the smallest amount needed)


BASIC HERBS

For maximum flavor, write the date on the herb/spice jar when it's purchased.
Store in a cool place, and discard after one year.

• Basil
• Bay leaves
• Cinnamon
• Garlic powder
• Nutmeg
• Onion powder or flakes
• Oregano
• Paprika
• Pepper (coarse-ground and/or whole)
• Sage
• Salt (iodized and sea salt)
• Rosemary
• Thyme