#Pantry Staples

[legumepowered]

legumepowered staples:

dried/dehydrated: chickpeas and lentils [Rani brand bc it's cheap and in bulk] black beans, and soy beans [whatever is cheap and in bulk]

powders/seasonings: coconut milk, tomato, protein powder, nutritional yeast, curry powder, tapioca starch

frozen: spinach, bell peppers, onions, Normandy blend or California medley, blueberries, white fish

Fresh/fridge: eggs, pickled red onions, soy yogurt, ranch [made from the yogurt],

[remembertoeat]

Pantry Staples

These are things I always tend to keep in stock for cooking, either for flavoring or because I end up using them a lot. Some are actual ingredients, some are just seasoning, but I use them all enough to make it worth it for me. (I'm including what these are approximately priced usd at my local grocery store (Kroger) but the price will vary by location and store!)

-Minced Garlic ($2-$5, depending on size) Pre-minced jarred garlic is great. I love chopping up my own garlic, but the minced garlic is just too damn convenient and while I can guarantee I'll eventually get through a big jar before it goes bad, it can last me awhile.

-Lemons ($0.80 each or $4 for a bag) YMMV, but I use fresh lemons a lot. It’s just a little nicer than lemon juice and sliced lemons or lemon wedges can add a ton of visual interest to the dish. Plus it’s an actual ingredient I use frequently.

-Chicken Broth Base ($3.30) Basically just powdered bouillon cubes. It’s 1 tsp per 1 cup of hot water, but I’ve gotten to the point where if I’m making a stew, chili, pasta sauce- anything savory that would cook with water or stock, I just toss in a spoonful or two.

-Spices (Black pepper ($1.25), cumin ($3), red pepper ($3.80), lemon pepper ($1.25), paprika ($1.25), oregano ($1.25)) These are the big spices I tend to use a lot. Black pepper has a great unique smokey taste. Cumin does a TON of heavy lifting in my dishes and I've got a giant container of it. If you like Mexican and Indian flavors, it's a must-have. Red pepper is something I use a lot personally, but if you hate spice, you can probably skip it. Lemon Pepper is great to get a quick lemony flavoring on chicken, veggies, etc! Great stuff! Paprika is a spice we use a heck of a lot and go through it super fast. Oregano is great for Mediterranean dishes (Greek, Italian, etc.)

-Baking Essentials (Flour ($2.49 for 5lbs), sugar ($2.99 for 4lbs), brown sugar ($2.20), salt ($0.80 for 26oz), yeast ($1.30 for 3 packs (.75 oz) or $8 for 4oz), corn starch ($2.50 for 16oz), baking soda ($0.99 for 16oz), baking powder ($2.50 for 8oz)) Pretty self explanatory. I use cornstarch mostly for coating meats to crisp them in the pan. It's got a long shelf life, so while I don't use it super frequently, it's inexpensive and good to have on hand.

-Pasta ($1.25 for 16oz)/Rice ($1.50 for 32 oz) I always have containers of both pasta and rice on hand. If all else fails, cook a protein, toss it into a bowl of carbs, and throw a handful of salad mix in it. Filling, cheap, tasty, easy to prepare in a variety of ways!

[roses-red-and-pink]

Ok here are my tacos from last night (ignore the keyboard in the background) and I want to give the recipe for the homemade salsa because it’s so yummy for literal pennies.

Something about homemade fresh salsa just tastes so much better than store bought, or even canned. Sadly I do not have fresh tomatoes lying around all the time, especially in winter so here’s what I did.

1/4 can of diced tomatoes, drained well

3 Tbsp frozen corn, heated slightly to cook it, drained

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3 squirts chipotle hot sauce (add more for more spice)

1/4 onion finely minced

1/4 red pepper finely minced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp lemon or lime juice

Optional: drained canned pineapple.

Mix together in a bowl until well combined. Serve on chips or in tacos.

The only truly fresh ingredients are the onion and the pepper, and garlic, but seeing as I have those on hand all the time, it’s a cheap, fast option for when you want a fresh salsa but don’t have time/funds/access to go to the grocery store.

[cjcooksvegan]

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[passer-fringillidae]

Boxed Macaroni only!

There are no wrong answers here, I'm interested in making more macaroni!

As always, please add clarifying details in the notes. Do you melt the butter before mixing? Do you adjust the ratios? Feel free to add the brand you usually eat.

I'm also super interested in how you like your cheese sauce; thin and soupy? Thick and (as far as is possible with box mac) creamy? Something else?

[movingtothefarm]

Non-perishable foods don’t require refrigeration, but are best kept cool and dry. If it sits on a shelf in the grocery store, it’s safe on the shelf in your home.

Temperature: Store products at less than 75°F (24°C) or lower, if possible. If storage temperatures are higher, rotate your food to maintain quality.

Moisture: Keep food storage areas dry. Keep containers off the floor to allow for air circulation.

Light: Keep food in opaque containers out of direct sunlight.

Insects and rodents: Protect food stored in foil pouches, cans, jars and bottles from rodent and insect damage.

Keep air out.  Store your food in meal sized portions, or a package size you can use up in less than a week once opened. If you buy in bulk, reseal in smaller packages. 

Air is the enemy of long term food storage. Use vacuum sealed containers or Mylar for longer shelf life. Oxygen absorbers and/or vacuum sealing provide the longest shelf life.

Store what you eat and regularly use.

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Chipotle Seasoning

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Ferrazzani’s Pasta & Market, 1976 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

Ferrazzani’s is the new name of Semolina Pasta’s pasta shop and market. Semolina makes their organic pasta next door using American grown durum wheat. I visited this location when it first became a small market. I bought some of the pasta and I couldn’t tell that it was any better than Italian pasta. The market was also pretty limited at the time.

They’ve added made to order baguette sandwiches, fresh pasta, and Italian ice since then. It’s also a larger space because they took over one of the vacant spots next to the original space. They make the fresh and dry pasta. The sandwiches are made with Bub & Grandma’s baguettes. There were five types of sandwiches ($15): mortadella, artichoke, prosciutto, chickpea, salami.

Salami sandwich ($15): calabrese, Taleggio, arugula, Calabrian chili butter on a Bub & Grandma’s baguette. The sandwich was about 6 inches long x 2 inches wide. The ingredients were high quality but the calabrese salami was too salty. The cheese was creamy and rich. The chili butter was mildly spicy. The baguette was chewy with a slight crunch. It was a cold sandwich.

The shop still carries interesting pantry items – pasta, salt, dried mushrooms, flour, tomatoes, olive oil, olives, beans, sauces, etc.

3.5 out of 5 stars

By Lolia S.

[50shadesofbs]

Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup Recipe A simple and quick option for a filling weeknight meal is this straightforward ham and bean soup, which is made with canned great northern beans and other pantry essentials.

[sethapter]

Cookies - Chanukah Cookies The kids will enjoy decorating and eating these delicious Chanukah cookies, which are simple to make using pantry staples.

[teatimeiniquity]

Cakes - Butter Cake Recipe

Simple pantry staples can be used to make this decadent butter cake recipe. As is, but you can also try it with additional fruit, like blueberries.

[thecleverconfidante]

Kitchen Creativity: A Tomato & Corn Chowder Recipe

Ever find yourself on Sunday evening realizing the weekend slipped away, and your well-intentioned plans for grocery shopping and meal prepping are a distant memory? It happens to the best of us. My weekend took an unexpected turn, and instead of panicking, I embraced kitchen creativity. Despite not hitting the store, I managed to whip up a wholesome and hearty Tomato and Corn Chowder using…

[kiruel]

Soup Recipe

When you're short on time and need to make dinner quickly, use a few boxes of mac and cheese to make a tasty soup and add some common pantry staples as garnishes.

[thevisionshazy]

Cakes Recipe Cream, lemon extract and a few pantry staples are all you need to make this rich pound cake recipe. Simply delicious served with fruit and ice cream.

[andrepessel]

Recipe for Grace Love's Smothered Steak In this hearty Smothered Steak recipe, chuck steak is seasoned with a unique spice rub and baked with vegetables until fork-tender.

[keitandsarah]

Cheesecake Cookies Using ingredients from the pantry, these chewy, freezer-safe cheesecake cookies create a delectable dessert fit for a party. 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar or to taste, 1.25 cups white sugar, 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 package cream cheese at room temperature, 1/2 teaspoon salt