Stock your pantry with the flours of your choice, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, yeast, and cocoa powder. Consider keeping dried fruits and chocolate chips on hand for cookies, sweet loaves of bread, and cakes. Nuts are another long-lasting and protein-rich pantry staple. They work in both sweet and savory recipes and to sprinkle on fresh garden salads. All three of these items go a long way toward making a day feel complete. Survival food is food for an emergency. A pantry prepared for any disaster, natural or man-made, should contain survival food.
So what food safely passes the test of time? Which foods would guarantee your family could eat during an emergency? Are there rules of thumb? A quick and easy list to keep on hand is the following:. You can also buy emergency kits to keep nearby, just in case. These supply one person with 30 days worth of nutrients. This emergency kit comes in a watertight pail to keep your food safe from the elements and potential pests.
It has a shelf life of up to 25 years. Condensed soups will save pantry room, but ready-to-eat soups mean you don't have to add water you might want to keep for another purpose. Jarred Pasta Sauce: A jar of pasta sauce is just some cooked pasta or rice away from a meal, but is also a perfectly seasoned base for other recipes.
Add chicken stock and chopped vegetables to make a minestrone, cook rice in it for a rich tomato rice side dish, or use as a topper for baked potatoes. Pasta: Dried pasta is one of the best things you can keep on hand for helping to maintain a healthy and varied diet. It is shelf-stable, comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and there is a version for every diet, including gluten free and vegan. Once cooked, it can be served hot or cold, as an ingredient in a bigger dish or as the star of the show and is a chameleon that holds up all sorts of flavors, so you can experiment with everything from classic Italian to pan-Asian cuisines.
Browse all pasta recipes. Crackers, Crispbreads, Rice Cakes: Essential snacking material. Keep them in airtight containers so they don't go stale. Cooking Oil and Condiments: Where would you be without mayonnaise, mustard, relish, vinegar, hot sauce, soy sauce and on and on? Some can be stored in the pantry after opening and some go into the fridge; Be sure to read the labels.
Tip: Don't waste precious space on bottled salad dressing. Learn how to make your own in small quantities to save money and space. Salt, Pepper, Spices: Figure out what you use most of the time and keep it on hand. Baking Supplies: You'll have some time on your hands to bake, so load up the larder with all-purpose and bread flours , be sure your baking powder and baking soda are up to date, and get some packaged yeast if baking bread is on your to-do list.
For long-term storage, keep flour in airtight containers in the freezer. Eggs will be great for both meals and for baking projects, so get plenty, they last a long time in the fridge. Nuts: Whether it is a quick boost of protein for a snack, a topper for another dish bringing some crunch and flavor to the party, or an ingredient in baking, having a variety of nuts around will be an important addition to your pantry.
Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts are all great choices, but don't be afraid to go with cashews or hazelnuts, too. Fresh nuts are loaded with natural oils that deteriorate with time, so store them in the fridge or freezer.
Nut Butters: Peanut butter is a natural to have on hand, and is a good source of easy protein, especially for kids or when you are on the go. But don't overlook other nut butters like almond butter, which makes for a great change, or tahini sesame paste, which can be a wonderful addition to homemade hummus or salad dressings.
Healthier Snacks: One thing that can be difficult if you aren't used to working from home or hosting impromptu homeschooling is the constant access to snacks. Eating nutritious foods is the key to keeping healthy. Fill your pantry and fridge with the building blocks. Stick with the basics and buy foods you usually like to eat and will look forward to enjoying when you stare at the cupboards wondering what to eat.
What to Stock In Your Fridge, Freezer, and Pantry Following is a list of basic items to have on hand in your pantry, fridge, and freezer to make a well-stocked kitchen pantry.
Bananas are a good option too, and can be peeled and frozen to use later along with fresh berries. Long-lasting vegetables like squashes, white and sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers and broccoli. Store in a dry, cool place. Hardy greens like kale or collard greens. If choosing lettuce, romaine is the longest lasting. Hard cheeses like cheddar, Parmesan, provolone. When storing, remove the plastic packaging and wrap tightly with plastic wrap, parchment paper, or wax paper.
Hardy herbs like rosemary and thyme you can dry during their last days. Fresh ginger lasts well in the refrigerator and adds flavor. Buy potted herbs like basil, parsley, and mint you can leave on the counter and use fresh.
Eggs, which will last for at least 3 weeks, for breakfast, lunch, snacks, or dinner. Milk and butter. Look for unflavored, shelf-stable milk made for lunch boxes for using in a pinch.
Shelf stable almond milk is also a good item to have on hand for oatmeal and smoothies. Freeze extra butter for up to 4 months. Adhesive Shelf Liner. Wooden Pantry Sign. Chickpea Curry. Classic Three Bean Salad. Chipotle Pasta Salad. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.
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