Canned Goods
Low-sodium chicken broth and beef broth are recommended if you make gravies, sauces, and dishes in which the liquid is cooked down, or "reduced." The salty flavor becomes more concentrated and pronounced. Low-sodium products allow you to control the seasoning.
- Chicken Broth
- Beef Broth
- Canned tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Tomato paste
- Can/jar of marinara sauce
- Canned beans: white, black, kidney
- Tuna
Starches and Dry Goods
Does your family eat a lot of pasta? Do you prepare stir-fries and other Asian dishes? Stock up on what you like to eat.
- Spaghetti
- Penne or other short pasta
- Egg noodles
- Long-grain white rice
- Jasmine or basmati rice
- Lentils
- Split peas
The Root Cellar
Onions and potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area--don't keep them in plastic bags or in the refrigerator.
The Baker's Rack
You may be fine sticking with all-purpose flour, but if you bake a lot of breads or pizza dough, invest in a higher-protein bread flour.
- Cornmeal
- Brown sugar
- Confectioners' sugar
- Honey
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Cornstarch
- Rolled oats
- Nuts, raisins and chocolate chips
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