How-To: Use What You Have
Your ready-for-anything pantry
Your ready-for-anything pantry
Long-lasting, versatile foods can make meal planning easier. Stock up on these items when you can, and you’ll expand your options for varied, flavorful meals.
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Pasta
- Rice and grains
- Whole-grain bread
- Tortillas
- Nuts
- Raisins/dried fruit
- Dried and canned beans
- Canned fruit
- Canned corn, peas, beans
- Canned tomatoes
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Canned tuna, salmon
- Rolled oats
- Ready-to-heat sauces
- Salsa
- Peanut butter
- Whole grain cereal
- Biscuit baking mix
- Vinegar
- Cooking oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Cinnamon
- Garlic powder
- Dried herbs
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen fruit
- Meat
- Meat alternatives
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Eggs
- Tofu
- Margarine or butter
- Milk
- Leftovers
What can you make with these foods?
See a great way to make quick, easy meals with what you already have.
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