What’s In Your Pantry?

A well-stocked pantry is essential to making meals on a budget. Who hasn’t made a last minute run to the store in the middle of a recipe only to pay way too much for the ingredient you need? Keep your pantry (and refrigerator) stocked by buying often used items—and family favorites—when they are in season and on sale.

The following is a list of items essential to cooking or baking that are frequently on sale in your grocery store’s ad circular. Buy them when they go on sale, and store them until they are needed. Here are a few basics for your shopping list to get you started:

Bread and buns*
Butter or Margarine*
Canned broth
Canned cream soups
Cheese*
Dried egg noodles
Eggs
Family favorite condiments
Family favorite cuts of meat*
Family Favorite Vegetables
Flour*
Ground beef*
Onions
Pasta sauce
Peanut butter
Pepper
Potatoes
Quick Oats
Refrigerated biscuits
Salt
Sugar
Teriyaki and/or soy sauce
Tomato sauce/soup
Worctershire sauce

*These items can be stored for extended periods in your freezer. Be sure all packages are sealed tightly.