Saturday, August 25, 2012

How to Stock a Pantry





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The Bare MinimumThese are the essential six staples to always have on hand.

Salt
Pepper
Olive oil
Vegetable oil
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar

Canned Goods
Chicken broth and beef broth are good to have if you make gravies or sauces in which liquid is cooked down, or "reduced." The salty flavor of broth gives these dishes extra punch.

Chicken stock or broth
Beef stock or broth
Canned tomatoes
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Can/jar of marinara sauce
Canned beans: white, black, kidney
Tuna

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.

Pasta (in various shapes, strands, and tubes)
Long-grain white rice
Jasmine or basmati rice
Lentils
Split peas
Dried bread crumbs

The Root Cellar
Store these in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area--never in plastic bags or in the refrigerator.

Potatoes
Onions
Garlic


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