Do you want to add a little food to your pantry each week? Stocking your pantry with dry good essentials ensures you’re prepared to create a variety of meals without frequent grocery trips. Additionally, a well-stocked pantry is critical for emergency situations.
If you are searching for ideas, here’s a comprehensive list of dry good essentials for your pantry.
Grains and Pasta
- Rice including white, brown, or specialties like Jasmine.
- Quinoa, Couscous, or Bulgar
- Oats
- Pastas (Think about the meals you cook. What pastas do you use most? For example, two choices are spaghetti and elbow macaroni noodles),
Legumes
- Lentils (red, green, or brown)
- Navy Beans
- Black Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Split Peas
- Peanuts
Baking Essentials
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Cane Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Powdered Sugar
- Salt (table, kosher, or sea salt)
- Yeast (active dry or instant)
- Flour
- Cornmeal
Canned or Jarred Dry Goods
- Dried fruit (raisins, apricots, or cranberries)
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, etc.)
- Seeds
Spices and Seasonings
- Black Pepper
- Whole Peppercorns
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
- Paprika (sweet and smoked)
- Cumin, Coriander, and Turmeric
- Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, and Basil
- All Spice
- Cinnamon and Cinnamon Sticks
Snacks and Quick Meals
- Crackers
- Rice cakes
- Popcorn
- Ramen or Instant Noodles
- Cereals
Other Pantry Staples
- Dry Breadcrumbs
- Powdered Milk
- Coffee (Caffeinated or Decaffeinated)
- Teas (There’s a wide variety of teas to add to your pantry).
- Hot Cocoa Mix
Create a list with your personal or family’s interests. Remember to rotate your dry-good essentials to keep your pantry items from expiring.
