Grocery Cupboard and Fridge Basics

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)