A well stocked pantry is the ticket to less stress in the kitchen!  Here is a list of items we like to have on hand that are used in many different types of recipes and frequently go on sale.  If you get a few of these items each week, you’ll notice a big difference in feeling prepared and little difference in your budget.  It’s a win-win!

• Canned foods: cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, tomato soup, tomato sauce, corn, green beans, different fruits, various beans, chili, tuna fish, canned milk

• Dry goods: wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, pastas, crackers

• Baking items: flour, salt, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, baking powder, baking soda, yeast, dry milk, corn
  

• Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayo, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pickles, olives, peanut butter, honey

• Misc. items: nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, vanilla, other extracts