Going grociery shopping tonight: What is your go to staple?

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  • melissat888250
    melissat888250 Posts: 79 Member
    I find mushrooms on my grocery list most weeks, as well as spinach (frozen) and potatoes. I'm not vegetarian, but I usually use these as sides or tie them into my main dish. Favorite mushroom recipe is to saute in butter, add some thyme and a splash of balsamic. :) Yum!

    I guess the every week items are:
    milk
    eggs
    mushrooms
    spinach
    fruit (whatever's on sale)


    I only buy meat when it's on sale... so right now I have 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 lbs of pork chops, and 6 lbs of chicken breasts hiding out in my freezer. Should make it through until April 12th on that
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    coconut oil, heavy cream, sour cream, eggs, cream cheese, avocados, spinach, broccoli, nuts, seeds
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
    Low calorie hummus and mini carrots.....feels you up!

    Not a single carrot (nor hummus) has EVER felt me up! Now I'm sad. :smokin: :smooched:

    My staples each week are
    Cheddar Cheese
    Eggs
    Apples
    Grapes
    Walnuts
    Dates
    Flour (for making bread/flour tortillas)
    Yeast (bread making)
    Salsa (for putting on just about everything)
  • VanillaSmile427
    VanillaSmile427 Posts: 45
    Bananas
    Chciken Breast
    Zucchini
    Protein Powder
    Almond Milk
    Cottage Cheese
    Yogurt
    Granola
    Spinach
    Kale
    Tangerines
    Whole Wheat English Muffins
    Eggs
  • Iknowsaur
    Iknowsaur Posts: 777 Member
    Barilla plus pasta with whole grains.
    Bertolli tomato sauce with red wine.
    Old fashioned oats (oatmeal smoothies!)
    Skim milk.
    Whey protein powder.
    Yoplait light.
    Plain nonfat greek yoghurt.
    Spinach.
    Whatever fruit I want.
    Frozen chocolate covered bananas.

    Edited for writing "Skin Milk" .-.
  • Charisma_Black
    Charisma_Black Posts: 87 Member
    Eggs are a must in my fridge. I always leave in a big box as they're so versatile with cooking for any time of the day. I also love to have plenty of fresh fruit and veg - my usual suspects would be bananas (banana & eggs blended and cooked - pancakes- on the pan super nom!), apples, grapes, blueberries plus mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, peppers. Oh and yoghurt - greek yoghurt as well as some weightwatchers yoghurts.

    It can be hard each week throwing the same old stuff into the basket while food shopping. Sometimes I try to be a lil adventurous :P I would maybe get butterbeans, kidney beans, mixed beans... some salmon, sardines, tuna. I try to steer clear of bread. I used to be an avid bread eater.

    I also love leaving in lil pack of ham and chicken which I would grab a few slices for a snack while cooking. Especially if it's just after work/gym and you're starving while cooking your dinner! I cook everything from scratch. Do not like eating processed foods - my own preference! :)
  • krawhitham
    krawhitham Posts: 831 Member
    Goatmilk yogurt or full fat greek yogurt

    Frozen fruit

    Canned beans
  • crepes_
    crepes_ Posts: 583 Member
    Shirataki noodles are something relatively unique that are a staple in my kitchen. They're made with either yams or tofu, and provide a low calorie option for noodle-based dishes. I use them in soups and poach an egg in the broth. Stir-frys with tons of veggies and teriyaki or soy sauce. Sometimes I just cook them in a pan with veggies and vodka/alfredo/marinara sauce. They're super versatile and only 40 calories for 1 package (8oz). Great when you want something voluminous for not too many calories, or when you want to spend those extra calories on some cheese! I get them in the produce section of my supermarket, but can find them for cheaper in bulk (6 packages) on Amazon. I buy the House brand in fettuchini shape.
  • Fit_Fox88
    Fit_Fox88 Posts: 410 Member
    Cereal, almond/soy milk, crackers, chips/salsa, tons of fresh fruits and veggies (or frozen veggies especially when they're $1/bag), bagels, steel cut oats, dried fruit
  • JonnyQwest
    JonnyQwest Posts: 174 Member
    "Low calorie hummus and mini carrots.....feels you up!"

    What if I want the hummus and carrots but I prefer not to be felt up. :noway:
    Sorry...I couldn't resist!! :smile:

    LOL!!!! The funny thing is I am a good speller.
  • JonnyQwest
    JonnyQwest Posts: 174 Member
    Low calorie hummus and mini carrots.....feels you up!

    If these felt me up, I would buy them more often :p
    Glad I could (by accident) add some levity to a Monday! ;-)
  • Arachnapheria
    Arachnapheria Posts: 55 Member
    Dried beans in all colours shapes and sizes!

    I have about 10 different kinds in the cupboard and use 1 pretty much every day. If you're not sure what to do with them then I wholly recommend The Great Vegan Bean Book as it has everything from soups to curry to... well... pretty much everything! I never get bored with the recipes and they are super easy to make too :)
  • margelizard
    margelizard Posts: 89 Member
    Eggs! I love eggs in every way and they can be awesome for a really quick dinner.

    Canned beans, especially black beans. My hubby makes amazing black bean tacos which are really satisfying but not ridiculously high calorie

    Whole roast chickens. I love em!! I usually strip the meat from the chicken and freeze it, then break off pieces to toss in things as I need it. Chicken tacos, stir fry, chicken fried rice, soups etc etc. So long as I'm measuring how much and what it's going into, it is easy to fit it in to loads of dishes.
  • SPeffer1
    SPeffer1 Posts: 74 Member
    Here is what I have on hand all the time:

    Oatmeal
    Skim milk
    Lots of fresh fruit
    Frozen vegetables (and some fresh, depending what's on sale)
    Carrots
    Hummus
    FF Greek plain yogurt
    frozen fruit
    Pb2
    Tofu/veggy protein

    Items I use often but not daily
    Eggs
    Peanut Butter
    Natural almonds
    Dried beans
  • SPeffer1
    SPeffer1 Posts: 74 Member
    Oops - forgot mozz cheese!
  • Bernadette60614
    Bernadette60614 Posts: 707 Member
    Vegan here: Almond milk! I use it in smoothies or to drink with a touch of Stevia. Yum, and if you get the plain variety, very low in calories.

    Any new fruits in season...I love trying different varieties of apples, e.g. (A fav. dessert in a couple of different types of apples, diced, microwaved, then some almond milk and stevia on top.)

    Also, tons of bags of frozen veggies. I know fresh is best, but fresh requires too much prep time for me. I strive for 2 lbs of veggies per day.

    On Amazon subscribe and save I have Amy's spicy vegetarian chili and Amy's chunky veggie soup. My favorite meals are always some combination of beans/veggies and having these canned products on hand means I can have that when I'm too busy to cook from scratch.
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    Fruits--great for a quick snack and for craving sweets
    Popcorn kernals-I use an air popper at home
  • stiobhard
    stiobhard Posts: 140 Member
    every meal starts from onions and garlic.

    I go through a lot of maseca. (corn masa)

    basmati rice, split peas, beans, mushrooms, tofu, spices, pasta, tomato sauce...
  • ashleearoha
    ashleearoha Posts: 165 Member
    Cottage cheese!
  • skittlesnhoney
    skittlesnhoney Posts: 651 Member
    oikos yogurt and eggs
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    Fresh fruit (all sorts but a shed load of bananas!)
    Fresh Veg (top of the list Toms, Onions (all sorts), peas, sweet spuds, garlic, ginger)

    Eggs - lots of eggs
    Beans (mostly canned)
    tins and tins of chopped toms

    Proper milk
    Peanut Butter - with nowt added or taken away

    COFFEEEEEEEEEE
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    I'm struggling with buying the same thing over and over and over again at the grociery store! What's some unique products that you guys buy consistently that keep you healthy and happy? (I'm a vegetarian :) )

    Bags of dried lentils. They cost about $1.00 each and make 5 meals per bag. I cook one entire bag at a time, which cooks in 30 minutes with no soaking, then stir-fry 1-2 cups of cooked lentils in a little olive oil with spice (like McCormick's Perfect Pinch line -- I like the Mexican and the Garlic-Pepper). Add some onions and tomatoes and it makes a fast meal.

    One cup of lentils has 18 g protein (the protein of 3 eggs). Many people don't eat lentils and other beans because we lack an enzyme that digests the shell (which causes digestive problems) but you can get around that by adding extra water and cooking until very soft, or soaking beforehand.

    My other staples are fresh kale and collard greens. I steam them and just add salt.
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    Oh yeah I forgot lentils too ... I have a bag of dried in the cupboard .. but keep ignoring them and buy 'wet' ones (just lazy, I guess)... We have all sorts ... but Puy are my favourites.
  • Heir0fFir3
    Heir0fFir3 Posts: 50 Member
    Mince, chicken, eggs, pasta, spaghetti and milk.
  • aldenxnedla
    aldenxnedla Posts: 26 Member
    hemp seeds and chia seeds. very healthy fats and complete proteins, and virtually tasteless, so you can mix them into ANYTHING. salads, yogurt, cereal, smoothies, rice, sandwiches... mmmmm
  • aldenxnedla
    aldenxnedla Posts: 26 Member
    and to add flavor to stuff, i love olives, red peppers, jalapenos, ginger root, tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh oregano... one thing i've been wanting to do lately is make my own pesto. all you need is basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, olive oil, and if you want, a little parmesan or romano cheese. it's not cheap, but it's a great and healthy treat to save up for :)
  • kmtbeaulieu
    kmtbeaulieu Posts: 33 Member
    almond milk, pitas, tortillas,burger buns, veggie burgers, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, seaweed,rice and whatever veggies and fruit call to me in the store

    whenever cant think what to cook i make sushi or pizza
  • lauranordersvu
    lauranordersvu Posts: 15
    Slendier pasta and rice, cans of flavoured tunas, brown rice, VEGETABLES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS (except potatoes) and popping corn :)

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