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✅ Pantry Staples Checklist

35 pantry staples that make any meal possible. Check off what you have — we'll tell you what to buy.

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0 of 35 items stocked35 items missing (~$130 to complete)

Grains & Starches

White rice (5lb)ESSENTIAL

~$4

Dried pasta (multiple shapes)ESSENTIAL

~$2

All-purpose flour (5lb)ESSENTIAL

~$3

Rolled oats (42oz)ESSENTIAL

~$3

Dried lentils (1lb)ESSENTIAL

~$2

Dried black beans (1lb)ESSENTIAL

~$2

Canned & Jarred

Canned diced tomatoes (6-pack)ESSENTIAL

~$6

Canned whole tomatoes (4-pack)ESSENTIAL

~$5

Canned chickpeas (4-pack)ESSENTIAL

~$5

Canned coconut milk (4-pack)

~$6

Chicken broth (32oz, 2-pack)ESSENTIAL

~$5

Tomato paste (6-pack)

~$4

Oils & Acids

Olive oil (large can)ESSENTIAL

~$12

Vegetable oil (48oz)ESSENTIAL

~$5

Apple cider vinegar

~$4

Soy sauceESSENTIAL

~$3

Hot sauce

~$3

Aromatics & Spices

Garlic (3-head bag)ESSENTIAL

~$2

Yellow onions (3lb bag)ESSENTIAL

~$3

Cumin (large jar)ESSENTIAL

~$3

Smoked paprikaESSENTIAL

~$3

Chili powderESSENTIAL

~$3

Dried oregano

~$2

Bay leaves

~$2

Red pepper flakes

~$2

Salt (large box)ESSENTIAL

~$2

Black pepper (large)ESSENTIAL

~$4

Baking

Sugar (4lb)

~$3

Baking powder

~$2

Baking soda

~$1

Refrigerator Staples

Eggs (18-pack)ESSENTIAL

~$5

Butter (2lb)ESSENTIAL

~$7

Parmesan (block)

~$6

Lemons (bag)

~$3

Dijon mustard

~$3

Your Shopping List (35 items · ~$130)

White rice (5lb)

Dried pasta (multiple shapes)

All-purpose flour (5lb)

Rolled oats (42oz)

Dried lentils (1lb)

Dried black beans (1lb)

Canned diced tomatoes (6-pack)

Canned whole tomatoes (4-pack)

Canned chickpeas (4-pack)

Canned coconut milk (4-pack)

...and 25 more