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Pantry staples list: what to stock on a budget

Shelf-stable items that turn a few fresh ingredients into dinner. Buy them on sale and keep them.

27items
2aisles
Oct 28updated
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with butter
Photo: kitchenswagger.com

The checklist

Sorted by aisle, with each item's usual price.

Canned & Dry14 items

Pantry staples13 items

The shelf-stable items recipes assume you already have on hand - stock these ahead and a lot of weeknight cooking just needs fresh additions.

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