Staple Foods in your Cupboards!

Livingbalanced
Livingbalanced Posts: 84 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
I'm just curious to know what your staple foods are in your kitchen - you know, the things you keep on hand because they're either fast or cheap or easy or delicious - whatever! I want to get some new ideas to spice up my meals :)

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  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    garlic, onions, sweet potatoes, oregano, basil, cumin, red pepper flakes. Lots of veggies. Eggs. Spring Mix. Chicken Filets and cans of tuna and/or sardines, lemons and plain yoghurt.
  • LisaDunn01
    LisaDunn01 Posts: 173 Member
    I personally don't eat processed foods so the only things I have in my cupboard are raw nuts (presoaked and dried) and protein powder (by Sun Warrior). Everything else is in the fridge or freezer.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    peanut butter
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    cream of brown rice cereal
    Ruth's Chia goodness cereal
    Rice vermicelli
    tuna
    salmon
    almond milk (unsweetened)
    low sodium vegetable and chicken broth
    brown rice
    cashews
    almonds
    walnuts
    peanut butter
    dijon mustard
    olive oil mayonnaise
    almond butter
    ezekiel bread (frozen)
    Rye Bread (frozen)

    All other foods in my menu are fresh and purchased every few days at the grocery store!!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    peanut butter
    Lots

    and

    Lots

    of

    PEANUT

    BUTTER

    (Oh, and a crap-ton of very low sodium chunk light tuna in water, too)
  • Hanablu2
    Hanablu2 Posts: 134 Member
    eggs/ kale/oranges/apples/onions/peas/almond milk/tyson grilled diced chicken breasts ready to cook and serve/tilapia/progresso lentil soup/healthy choice chicken homestyle soup/ skippy natural peanut butter/olive oil/ baby bell mini light cheese/tuna fish/avocados/farina cream of wheat

    I can make meals and snacks with that
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    pantry:
    canned tomatoes (I know I know, BPA but I have a couple cans left)
    canned beans: black, chickpeas, cannelini beans
    quinoa
    multiple olives oils (citrus, peppery, buttery)
    aged balsamic
    basic balsamic vinegar
    citrus vinegar
    rice wine vinegar
    champagne vinegar
    red wine vinegar
    apple cider vinegar
    grapeseed oil
    pasta
    roasted peppers
    capers
    white rice
    brown rice
    raw almonds
    raw walnuts
    bottled lemon juice, bottled lime juice
    low sodium chicken broth

    spice rack:
    cumin (whole and ground)
    coriander
    kosher sea salt
    chili flakes
    5 spice powder
    curry powder
    whole nutmeg
    cinnamon sticks
    mustard seeds
    garam masala
    lemon pepper grinder
    oregano
    basil
    tumeric
    ginger juice
    garlic powder

    fridge:
    chicken breast
    frozen fish (salmon, sole)
    greek yogurt
    parmesan
    percorino romano
    aged gouda
  • kindra3434
    kindra3434 Posts: 176 Member
    Imagine Organic Tomato soup
    Organic Spring mix salad
    100 calorie whole wheat sandwich circles
    steel cut oatmeal
    all natural carmel almond butter
    cheese
    organic chicken
    range free eggs
    bottled water
    flax seed
    GNC ultra greens nutritional supplement
    frozen fruit for smoothies
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    onions
    dry beans
    chicken
    lean ground meats
    whole wheat flour (for homemade bread)
    no sodium tomato paste (for sauces, stews, toppings, and such)
    tomatoes
    bacon
    swiss and other white cheeses
    low-sodium lunch meats
    tons of fresh herbs and spices. I love adding these to almost everything I make for extra flavor
    precooked hard boiled eggs (prepeeled)
    Fage 2% honey yogurt
    organic fresh local honey
  • mncodergal
    mncodergal Posts: 58 Member
    sea salt, raw garlic, walnuts soaking in water (in the fridge), red bell pepper chips, homemade kale chips, cantaloupe, meyer lemons, fresh pineapple, raw ginger, fresh kale, spinach, sweet peppers, pure maple syrup, agave syrup, organic buckwheat, organic cornmeal, almond flour, coconut oil & flour. I can't think of anything else at the moment. Just fresh, organic & raw foods. Yum!
  • Amberchalon
    Amberchalon Posts: 207 Member
    Lentils, couscous and steel cut oatmeal, dried onions, ground ginger, dried garlic, garlic pepper and red pepper flakes. For the fridge-- LOTS of eggplant and tofu. I LOVE LOVE LOVE eggplant
  • o_delaisse
    o_delaisse Posts: 193 Member
    Great topic :)

    Ok, for me:

    Peanut butter!
    Chickpeas
    Rice
    Wholewheat pasta
    Tinned tomatoes
    Onions
    Spinach
    Kale
    Cabbage
    Brown bread (the kind with seeds and stuff)
    Honey (for tea)
    Avocado
    Muesli
    Plain yoghurt
    Something from the tesco or morrisons meat free range
    Garlic
    Digestive biscuits
    Cheese
    Energy drinks (which, yeah, completely undoes the healthy image I just attempted to project there!)
  • isweatglitter
    isweatglitter Posts: 134
    Pasta( all types- rigatoni, penne, spaghetti)
    Peanut Butter
    A bottle of Ketchup
  • Ninatoots
    Ninatoots Posts: 192 Member
    This is what I need, not my husband: greek yogurt, frozen strawberries, blueberries, organic milk, onions, garlic, eggs, string cheese, laughing cow wedge lower fat cheeses, Multigrain Wasa Crispbread, frozen chopped spinach, broccoli florets , vanilla whey protein powder, Salsa, cheddar cheese , I'd prefer lower fat, natural peanut butter, coffee made one cup at a time things, with the Mini-moo creamers from Land of Lakes, herbs and seasonings, lemon juice in a bottle, Splenda, Balsamic Vinegar , whole grain breads, and pasta, parmesan cheese, garbanzo beans, frozen green beans, tomatoes in can, bell peppers, cayenne, ......... dried beans , cabbage, flax seed, ... more ... salmon, canned tuna, beef, chicken.

    Frozen dinners like breaded chicken breast with broccoli & cheese.. real easy , we buy at Sam's club.
  • Stephanie198907
    Stephanie198907 Posts: 163 Member
    quinoa
    progresso soups
    peanut butter
    popcorn
    low-cal bread
    spices galore!
  • Ninatoots
    Ninatoots Posts: 192 Member
    whole raw almonds , raw pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, Dried Montmorency Tart Cherries I absolutely love!!!!
  • Livingbalanced
    Livingbalanced Posts: 84 Member
    Thanks for posting everyone!! There seems to be a lot of peanut butter fans!! That's a staple in my home too!
  • rsparks38
    rsparks38 Posts: 51
    Bump
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    must have muir's organic tomato paste for making spaghetti sauce! I just dont feel right having a can or two in pantry on hand. lol
  • Mrshotwing
    Mrshotwing Posts: 166 Member
    I think i could live off of peanut butter, has anyone tried the PB2 powder???
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