Setting up your pantry and refrigerator for the first time? Not sure what essentials you should have in your pantry and fridge?  Here’s a basic grocery shopping list to get you started.  Student Opportunites take note:  Take this list with you when your parents come to town and ask to take you to the grocery store!

After all, it’s hard to know what foods and staple ingredients to have on hand.  Come on… you can’t eat chips and salsa every day.  Right?  Don’t answer that!  My son Ryan is moving into a rented home  near his school campus this weekend. Here’s the list I made for him.  The items listed are generic items you’ll need to have on hand to make meals at home.   What would you add?

GROCERY SHOPPING LIST

Canned  and Jar Goods

  • Beans (Black, pinto, garbanzo)
  • Canned corn, string beans, etc
  • Canned Chili
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Salad Dressing

Dry Goods

  • Pasta (various kinds)
  • Rice (white and brown rice)
  • Breakfast Cereal
  • Crackers

Spices, Flavorings and Cooking ingredients

  • Salt and Pepper
  • Cinnamon
  • Ground Cumin
  • Curry Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Cornstarch
  • Sugar
  • Chicken Bouillon Cubes or powder
  • Seasoning Salt (Lawry’s)
  • Soy Sauce
  • Canola Oil
  • Vinegar ( red wine or balsamic)
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly

Produce

  • Garlic
  • Bag of potatoes
  • Onion
  • Lettuce
  • Your favorite fruits and veggies

Refrigerator Items

  • BBQ sauce
  • Butter or margarine
  • Eggs
  • Ketchup, mayo, mustard
  • Milk or soymilk
  • Cheese (slices or shredded cheese)

Frozen ( or items to keep in the freezer)

  • Bag of frozen skinless chicken breasts
  • Flour tortillas
  • Whole Grain Bread
  • Frozen Fruit (for smoothies)
  • Ground beef or turkey

 

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