What foods do you always have on hand in your refrigerator / cupboards?

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  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
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    I recently found a local farm that sells grass fed and pasture raised meats. I go there and stock up on whatever is on sale that week. They also carry local farm veggies so I'll grab some broc, beets, onions, carrots, celery - things that will last in my fridge. I find shopping local first for what is available dictates my menu more than my menu dictates my shopping. I realize this is not an option for everyone, but it changed my mindset towards healthy eating a whole lot.

    My cant live withouts from the grocery store include; seltzer water, quinoa, rice, lara bars, canned tomatoes, triscuits, popcorn, beans, irish cheddar, salami, coffee, almond milk, frozen berries, pickles.

  • Losinandmovin
    Losinandmovin Posts: 188 Member
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    Enough veggies for one week at a time: broccolini, asparagus, beans, riced cauliflower, spinach, butter lettuce, mushrooms, broccoli. Enough meat for a week: ground beef, pork chops, smoked pork chops, diced ham (for salads) chicken wings/thighs, and steak every so often.

    Butter, cheese blocks to shred, onions, almond milk. Olive oil, avocado oil, salad dressing, Frank's hot sauce. Heavy whipping cream.

    I'm keto, so this is my pretty standard diet.
  • laur357
    laur357 Posts: 896 Member
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    Fridge - eggs, butter, hot sauce/sambal olek, soy sauce, mustard, ketchup, various cheeses, sour cream, rotating/seasonal fresh veggies and fruits (carrots, apples, broccoli, green beans, greens, grapes, Brussels, etc.)

    Pantry - Olive or vegetable oil for cooking, extra virgin olive oil for dressings/drizzling, rice/white/red wine vinegar, canned beans, rice or barley, pasta, vegetable/beef/chicken stock or bouillon, sugar, flour, coffee/tea, garlic, onions, ginger, canned tomato products, panko bread crumbs, ramen or stir-fry noodles, Cheez-Its, popcorn.

    Spices - salt, pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, curry blend, chili powder, cumin, taco seasoning, Old Bay (I have a massive spice collection that I go through frequently, but these are the basics used multiple times each week)

    Freezer - a few frozen dinners of choice, chicken/venison/pork loin, fish filets or shrimp, bags of veggies, udon noodles, homemade meatballs, Wholey Guacamole individual packets, Trader Joe's potstickers, waffles and chicken nuggets (cause picky kids are over a lot)

    And small amounts of proteins, veggies, and breads/tortillas or whatever based on the menu for a week.
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
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    My freezers (3) is full of meat from a local farm and Butcher Box along with pre-portioned meals that I batch cooked, dog food I make for my dog, and some frozen vegetables I use for soup.

    My refrigerator staples are eggs, seltzer water, a lot of vegetables, a variety of hot sauces, whole grain mustard, coconut aminos, cilantro, kimchi, salsa. The rest is usually full of leftovers and my breakfast casserole.

    Pantry staples are Muir Glen roasted, whole and diced tomatoes and paste. Quinoa, rice and Banza Chikpea Pasta for my husband, a variety of different nuts, avocado and olive oil, different vinegars, flours (almond, coconut, cassava), Follow your Heart Cheeses and a ton of Penzey's spices.
  • nickssweetheart
    nickssweetheart Posts: 874 Member
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    apullum wrote: »
    After we moved, here is what I bought first:

    Baking essentials (flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, cocoa, etc.)
    Cooking spray
    Oil
    Rice
    Canned tomatoes
    Dried beans and lentils
    Basic spices, whatever that means to you
    Bread
    Frozen veggies
    Shelf stable tofu
    Light soy milk
    Dark chocolate
    Condiments (soy sauce, ketchup, etc.--whatever you use)
    Vinegar
    Tea
    Pasta
    Protein powder
    Greek yogurt
    Fiber cereal
    A few quick frozen dinners to have in the freezer for busy evenings. After we had settled in, I made several batches of my usual freezable meals.

    I don't eat dairy so no greek yogurt, and I eat oatmeal instead of cereal and refrigerated tofu, but otherwise this is stunningly close to my list.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,742 Member
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    We always have tons of spices, baking staples, oils (sesame, coconut, grapeseed), rice & apple vinegars, and dry goods like oatmeal, various beans, brown rice, chickpeas, lentils, TVP, etc.

    In the pantry usually we have tomato sauce, veggie broth, peanut butter, flavored teas, coffee, nuts, raisins or other dried fruit.

    We always have almond milk, eggs, butter, celery, baby carrots, apples in the crisper, onion, and basic condiments like Sriracha, mayo, mustard, etc. Our freezer is often pretty bare but always has a variety of frozen vegetables and containers of chopped frozen banana and/or strawberries.

    Usually have a loaf of wheat bread 60 cal/slice, local brand. That's about it.
  • Nessiechickie
    Nessiechickie Posts: 1,392 Member
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    What I can always count on having in my "car"
    -my fridge is always a guessing game- is cans of soup.

    I rarely eat out at work and I love soup. So I buy cases of it and just keep it in my car.
    Cheap and for most part filling.
  • girlreadingbook
    girlreadingbook Posts: 22 Member
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    Avocado, almonds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds which I roast myself, asparagus, rocket, raddichio, organic eggs, plain yoghurt, pecorino cheese, cheddar and cottage cheese, jazz apples, bananas, praws, chillies, mint, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dark chocolate, homemade sourdough bread, peas (quick pea and mint soup), ginger, garlic, shallots, tuna in olive oil, frozen white fish, fennel, wild salmon steaks, crunchy sesame Wasa crackers, oats, rice milk, baby cumumber, sparkling water, good tea, good coffee, good French butter. Lots of dried spices and herbs.
  • nooshi713
    nooshi713 Posts: 4,877 Member
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    Mixed baby greens
    Lemons
    Onions
    Pickles
    Fruit
    Fair life milk
    Eggs
    Cheddar cheese
    Greek yogurt
    Feta or parmesan cheese
    Applegate turkey bacon
    Applegate turkey breast
    Wheat bread
    Corn tortillas
    Veggie burgers
  • JaiNicole7
    JaiNicole7 Posts: 88 Member
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    jenilla1 wrote: »
    cheese

    THIS-LOL. If I am out of everything I will still have cheese due to the amount & variety I buy. Everyone in the house pretty much puts it on everything except cereal and ice cream.
    As for staples for me: eggs and egg whites, fresh spinach, jasmine and basmati rice, frozen veggies, chicken breasts and tenderloins, fish filets, oats, plain yogurt, cereal and milk are pretty much always around. & I find I can usually whip up something out of those.
  • lightenup2016
    lightenup2016 Posts: 1,055 Member
    edited April 2018
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    Refrigerator: regular yogurt for husband and kids, Greek yogurt for me, carrots, cauliflower, grape tomatoes, avocado, onions, celery, cucumber, zucchini (for zoodles), apples, clementines, peanut butter, jelly, eggs, butter, mustard, ketchup, salsa, jalapeños, Green Dragon hot sauce from Trader Joe's, habanero hot sauce from Trader Joe's, various cheeses, Parmesan, tortillas, bread, yeast (for homemade pizza dough)

    Freezer: frozen vegetables (broccoli, brussels sprouts, mixed vegetables, stir-fry vegetables, cauliflower rice), chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, frozen pizzas, salmon patties, other fish fillets, grass fed ground beef, whole chickens, waffles

    Pantry: Dark chocolate!! Coffee (regular for him, decaf for me), tea, pasta, pasta sauce/canned tomatoes, rice, olive oil, coconut oil, tuna, sardines (for my kids), crunchy granola bars, Lara bars, Cliff bars, goldfish, pretzels, multigrain crackers, peanut butter crackers, cereal, flour, honey, bananas, whole garlic, lots of spices including our most-used--salt, pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, bay leaf, seasoning salt from Trader Joe's, everyday spice blend from Trader Joe's

    Obviously, we have a few convenience foods that we rely on--I cook when I can!
  • COGypsy
    COGypsy Posts: 1,190 Member
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    I'm amazed at all the food people keep in their houses! My fridge has yogurt, cheese, eggs, tortillas and a variety of condiments. The freezer has a bag of fruit for smoothies, a couple of bags of frozen veg, chicken sausage and frozen rice. Pantry has some protein powders/supplements, matzo meal, pasta, a box of stock, and back up jars of hot sauce. I really only allow food into my house if there is a specific plan for when and how it will be consumed. Otherwise, I usually just end up throwing it out.
  • lightenup2016
    lightenup2016 Posts: 1,055 Member
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    COGypsy wrote: »
    I'm amazed at all the food people keep in their houses! My fridge has yogurt, cheese, eggs, tortillas and a variety of condiments. The freezer has a bag of fruit for smoothies, a couple of bags of frozen veg, chicken sausage and frozen rice. Pantry has some protein powders/supplements, matzo meal, pasta, a box of stock, and back up jars of hot sauce. I really only allow food into my house if there is a specific plan for when and how it will be consumed. Otherwise, I usually just end up throwing it out.

    I forgot the fruit in the freezer for smoothies, and the beer and wine in the pantry!

    Family of 5, items needed for school lunches, home-cooked meals, quick grab and go convenience foods, healthy snacks for the kids, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. Somehow, it all adds up!

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