A Well Stocked Pantry

A well stocked pantry will always put you on the road to success.

There is just something I find comforting that even if I am unsure of what is fresh in my fridge, I have enough bits and parts in my freezer and pantry to make any kind of meal. It is a skill that I learned from my Grandmother who could make something out of nothing (and thus creating sopita...aka my favorite soup ever). I also learned it from my dad who taught me that having a variety of canned goods and stocks in your pantry means you can at least make a good chili or soup.

Here are some of my favorite things to have stocked at all times in my fride:

Dry Goods:

• Pinto Beans

• Long Grain White Rice

• Brown Rice

• Quinoa

• Couscous

• Flour (cake and AP)

• Cornstarch

• Sugar (brown and white)

• Whole Coffee Beans

• Raw, Unsalted Almonds

• Shaved, Unsweetened Coconut

• Chia Seeds

• Spirulina (I like to add this to green smoothies)

• Spices

Can & Jar Goods:

• Pinto Beans

• Red Kidney Beans

• Great Northern White Beans

• Diced Tomatoes (regular and petitie + a variety of flavors: italian, mexican, etc)

• Tomato Sauce

• El Pato (spicy Mexican tomato sauce)

• Olives

• Enchilada Sauce

• Marinara Sauce

• Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

• Arribiatta Pasta Sauce

• Pesto

• Low Sodium, Free Range Chicken Broth**

• Low Sodium Tomato Soup**

• Unsweetened Almond Milk**

Vegetables:

• White Onions (I try to have 2 on hand at all times)

• Garlic (fresh, it is just what I prefer)

• Carrots (technically these are in the fridge)

Freezer Items:

• Bananas (I buy two bunches of bananas almost every other week, peel and slice them, and freeze them in individual bags for a go to smoothie item or a nice frozen treat)

• Unsweetened Fruit (usually pineapple & cherries)

• 85%+ Lean Ground Beef

• Chicken Breasts

• Chicken Thighs

• Fish (usually talapia)

• Shrimp

• Chicken Sausage (honestly, usually from Trader Joe's)

• 2-3 different kinds of Amy's Frozen Meals (my go to is the Enchilada Casserole)

On-Hand Fridge Items (I keep these stocked - they are on my weekly grocery list, no matter what because I go through them so quickly):

• Flax Seeds (by habit I keep these in the fridge)

• Eggs (I like brown eggs, but that is just my preference)

• Plain Greek Yogurt (I prefer full fat Greek yogurt)

• Corn Tortillas

• Condiments (i.e. mustard, soy sauce, Siracha)

• P2B Powdered Peanut Butter

**Ok....these are not a can good or a jar good, but they are a staple. And I get them both from Trader Joe's for the record.