Mix and Match Pantry, Freezer and Fridge Staples

Fridge Staples

  • Extra Gallon of milk
  • Small Heavy Cream
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Sour Cream
  • Ricotta
  • Salad

Freezer Staples

  • Extra Loaf of Bread
  • Pizza Dough
  • Mixed bag of Shredded Cheese
  • Frozen Vegetables
  • Sausage
  • Fish Sticks
  • Chicken Nuggets
  • Butter
  • Garlic Bread
  • Fries
  • Ravioli
  • Tortellini
  • 1 Frozen Entree

Pantry Staples

  • Condensed Milk
  • Cream of ... soup
  • Pasta/Noodles
  • Jar Sauce
  • Taco Shells
  • Can Tomatoes
  • Juice boxes
  • Bread Crumbs
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Granola Bars
  • Canned Chilies
  • Tuna
  • Kidney Beans
  • Soy Sauce
  • Can Pineapple
  • Rice
  • Sandwich Rolls

Fresh Item Staples

  • Garlic
  • Potatoes
  • Onions
  • Lemon

Stocking these few items allows you to make several Mix and Match meals cooked in 30 minutes. These can be used as backup meals in case you are running behind or just can’t follow your planed meal.

  • Tuna noodle
  • Creamy Tortellini
  • Baked Ziti
  • Tacos
  • Pasta and Sauce
  • Homemade Mac and Cheese
  • Chili
  • Penne and Sausage
  • Ravioli
  • Enchiladas
  • Stroganoff
  • Penne Alfredo

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Domestic Diva
Just last night came home from shopping and didn't feel like cooking. Thank goodness for that bag of frozen Ravioli and Sauce I stocked. Dinner was done in less than 10 minutes and the family was happy.
Cooking mom , December 13, 2009

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