Today I was reading a magazine which listed a couple of basic items that should be in your grocery cupboard. I noticed a few differences on that list compared to mine, so I thought I would share my list with you. With these items you will be able to make at least 3 decent dinner meals from scratch…
Freezer:
- Frozen vegetable mix
- Frozen stir-fry mix
- Minced / Ground beef
- Chicken Fillets
- Fish Fillets
Refrigerator:
- Milk
- Cheddar Cheese
- Eggs
- Bread
- Margarine / butter
- Tomato Sauce
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Fresh Baby Potatoes (they last a week or two in a fridge)
- Fresh Carrots (also last a week or two in a fridge)
- Lemon Juice
- Peach Chutney
Dried Herbs and Spices:
- Italian Herbs
- Thyme
- Sweet Basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Garlic Flakes
- Mild Curry Powder
Pantry:
- Can Shredded Tuna
- Can Tomato and Onion Mix
- Can Peach Slices
- Spaghetti
- Ramen Noodles (two-minute noodles)
- Macaroni
- White Flour
- Sugar
- Baking Powder
- 1 Box long life milk (for emergencies)
- Peanut Butter
- Bovril
- Honey / Syrup
- Custard Powder
- Jelly Powder
- Can Condensed Milk
And with these items I can make the following meals:
- Stir-Fry with Chicken Strips
- Spaghetti Bolognaise
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Star-Studded Hake with vegetables
- Egg and Cheese Toast (Breakfast / Light Meal)
- Cheesy French Toast (Breakfast / Light Meal)
- Cheese Puffs (Breakfast / Tea-time treat)
