Everyday pantry staples shopping list
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A one-time pantry stock for two adults who cook pasta, rice bowls, bean chili, oatmeal, tuna sandwiches, and simple baked goods.
What to buy
Extra-virgin olive oil
25 fl oz bottle
Neutral cooking oil
32 fl oz bottle
Kosher salt
3 lb box
Black peppercorns
3 oz jar
Long-grain rice
5 lb bag
Spaghetti
2 x 1 lb boxes
Short pasta
2 x 1 lb boxes
Old-fashioned oats
42 oz canister
All-purpose flour
5 lb bag
Granulated sugar
4 lb bag
Baking powder
8 oz can
Baking soda
1 lb box
Canned whole tomatoes
4 x 28 oz cans
Black beans
4 x 15 oz cans
Chickpeas
4 x 15 oz cans
Canned tuna
6 x 5 oz cans
Chicken or vegetable broth
4 x 32 oz cartons
Peanut butter
18 oz jar
Soy sauce
15 fl oz bottle
Apple cider vinegar
16 fl oz bottle
Dijon mustard
12 oz jar
Garlic powder
3 oz jar
Ground cumin
2 oz jar
Chili powder
2.5 oz jar
Dried oregano
1 oz jar
How to make it
- Store oils, vinegar, and soy sauce in a cool, dark place.
- Keep flour, sugar, oats, and pasta in airtight containers.
- Place canned goods and broths on sturdy pantry shelves.
- Organize spices and seasonings within easy reach.
- Arrange rice and beans together for quick meal prep.
- Keep peanut butter and mustard sealed tightly after each use.
- Rotate older items to the front as you restock.
Who this list is for
This pantry staples list is for two adults who cook at home and make pasta, rice bowls, chili, oatmeal, sandwiches, and simple baked goods. It’s best for those just setting up a kitchen or restocking after a move.
How to use this list
Shop for these basics to cover most weeknight meals and baking projects. Store grains, flour, and sugar in airtight containers once opened. Check your pantry before shopping to avoid duplicates, especially with large bags and bottles.
What to skip
Don’t buy specialty flours, sugars, or oils unless you have a specific recipe. Skip large spice collections and extra condiments at first—these basics will cover most needs. Avoid buying multiple types of pasta or rice until you know your preferences.
What is on this list
The list includes a 25 fl oz bottle of extra-virgin olive oil, a 32 fl oz bottle of neutral cooking oil, a 3 lb box of kosher salt, a 3 oz jar of black peppercorns, a 5 lb bag of long-grain rice, two 1 lb boxes of spaghetti, two 1 lb boxes of short pasta, a 42 oz canister of old-fashioned oats, a 5 lb bag of all-purpose flour, a 4 lb bag of granulated sugar, an 8 oz can of baking powder, and a 1 lb box of baking soda. These staples cover savory and sweet recipes.
Before you go
Before you shop, inventory what you already have so you don’t double up. When you get home, organize your pantry with the oldest items in front so nothing goes stale. Restock as you use up each staple.
FAQ
Who is "Everyday pantry staples shopping list" for?
This pantry staples list is for two adults who cook at home and make pasta, rice bowls, chili, oatmeal, sandwiches, and simple baked goods. It’s best for those just setting up a kitchen or restocking after a move.
How should I use "Everyday pantry staples shopping list"?
Shop for these basics to cover most weeknight meals and baking projects. Store grains, flour, and sugar in airtight containers once opened. Check your pantry before shopping to avoid duplicates, especially with large bags and bottles.
What should I skip or avoid with "Everyday pantry staples shopping list"?
Don’t buy specialty flours, sugars, or oils unless you have a specific recipe. Skip large spice collections and extra condiments at first—these basics will cover most needs. Avoid buying multiple types of pasta or rice until you know your preferences.
What is on the "Everyday pantry staples shopping list" list?
The list includes a 25 fl oz bottle of extra-virgin olive oil, a 32 fl oz bottle of neutral cooking oil, a 3 lb box of kosher salt, a 3 oz jar of black peppercorns, a 5 lb bag of long-grain rice, two 1 lb boxes of spaghetti, two 1 lb boxes of short pasta, a 42 oz canister of old-fashioned oats, a 5 lb bag of all-purpose flour, a 4 lb bag of granulated sugar…
What should I do before I go?
Before you shop, inventory what you already have so you don’t double up. When you get home, organize your pantry with the oldest items in front so nothing goes stale. Restock as you use up each staple.
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