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Pantry Staples

Eggs, spinach, onions, tortillas, spicy refried beans, and coffee are a few of the staple items that the Hartford family is rarely without. I know other families who can’t live without milk or pasta, and Bek has said they always keep canned tomatoes, spinach, lemons, and cheese around.

Obviously everyone household is different but here is a list of must have pantry staples from one of Dash Of Calamity’s favorite magazines, Real Simple.

Pantry:
Olive oil
Vegetable oil
Balsamic vinegar
Red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Spices
Canned tuna
Canned beans
Chicken broth
Tomato paste
Jarred marinara sauce
Red and white wine
Rice
Pasta
All-purpose flour
Sugar
Potatoes
Garlic and onions

Refrigerator:
Butter
Milk
Eggs
Plain yogurt
Parmesan cheese
Dijon mustard
Carrots
Lemons

Freezer:
Peas
Spinach
Bread
Bacon
Shrimp
Nuts

What are the pantry staples of your house?