Some homeowners forget to fill their kitchen with beneficial ingredients and goods. Their freshly painted counters and empty freezers still don't have ingredients and pantry essentials for meal prep. The kitchen is still not ready to accept guests and food requests.
If you have a kitchen full of new appliances and stove, you must put them to good use. You must shop for fresh goods and groceries to provide the best dishes for your family. No one wants to be hungry while in their home, so you better stock up on these pantry staples to put your kitchen to good use.
Pantry staples to stock in your kitchen
1. Canned food
Canned goods are instant meals besides frozen or packed re-heatable eats. If you are running late or in a hurry to get to school or work, you can save time from cooking by taking a can to go. You can choose from several ready to eat recipes but make sure you finish it once you open the container to avoid wasting it.
2. Dry goods
Dry goods such as cereals, quinoa, flour, oats, lentils, rice, and pasta are the least expensive ingredients in a kitchen. Moreover, they are available in most groceries and supermarkets, so there's no reason to skimp on them. You save more when you purchase them in bulk.
3. Vinegar and sauces
Different sauces and vinegar give life to kitchen creations. They add flavor and depth to a meal. At the same time, you can come up with various dressings and sauces whenever you need a flavor boost. Soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha, mustard, and mayonnaise are few sauces to stock in the kitchen. Be sure to refrigerate the latter after opening.
4. Oil
You need oil for cooking or dressing up your salad. Olive oil or sesame oil are healthy alternatives to the standard cooking oil.
5. Herbs and spices
Adding herbs and spices will help you achieve the taste you are aiming to recreate. Fresh and expensive spices have better quality than grocery store spices. You can also get them in bulk to get more value for your money. Sea Salt, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper, curry, chili and garlic powder are some of the basics spices to you need in your pantry. You can also include confectionery necessities such as cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Herbs such as basil, oregano, and thyme are the must-haves to stock in the kitchen.
6. Baking essentials
If you have a passion for baking, then you must not forget your baking essentials. You must have sugar, be it brown or white; baking powder, butter, eggs, instant yeast, and other ingredients that your recipe requires. As much as possible, avoid buying too much of food you aren't sure to use.
7. Cheese
Cheese is a tasty source of calcium and protein. You can eat it by itself, use it as spread or flavoring to meals. Remember to keep in chilled in the fridge to extend its shelf life.
8. Spreads
Almond butter, peanut butter, and jams are tasty. They can also be a quick perk-me-up whenever you need a quick dessert or flavoring.
A well-stocked kitchen will prevent you from getting hungry. As long as you have baking staples, ready-to-eat alternatives, herbs, spices, and condiments, you will always be ready to host a luncheon, dinner party or prep for a potluck. Still, don't forget to include snacks, loaves of bread, and fresh fruits for days you don't feel like firing the stove. Add these items to your grocery list so you won't forget them on your next shopping trip. That way, your kitchen won't feel empty.
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