Storecupboard Essentials

Kataratarina

ok i've been reading these OS threads fo ages and during my next big shop i'm going to get (OS ingredients) i know it depend on what i like etc but i mean like spices for chillis, currys etc.

im sick of wanting to make things and im missing a tsp of chili powder (for example)

i have flour and pasta and one tin of tomatoes and garlic!!

what else should i buy that may not be used everyday but at least i have it incase....

frivolous_fay

It depends what kind of things you like to cook really, but our staples are:

Stock powders
Crushed chilli (very versatile)
Ginger in a jar
Garlic and onions
Capers
Dried herbs such as basil, oregano
Bay leaves
Soy sauce for marinades
Lots of tinned tomatoes
Tinned anchovies for emergencies (spaghetti + tomato + capers + anchovies)
Basmati
Arborio (if you like risottos)
The others that we always have but not everyone would necessarily use a lot of:
Cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cinnamon powder, paprika, celery salt

Kataratarina

thank u

this has really helped....

justpeyton4now

The following may give you a good start on stocking your pantry cupboards. HTH

Peyton

Pink-winged wrote: »

Hi Cat72,

These earlier threads may help give you some idea of what others find useful:

Buying in bulk....is it really worth it?

Storecupboard Essentials

what essentials do you have in your freezer

OS food essentials?

Store Cupboard Staples

OS store cupboard basics

Store Cupboard Ingredients

The storecupboard saved us!!!

Pink

rachbc

i cook a lot of indian, mexican and thai type food and have 40+ spices but good starting points would be

cumin
coriander
cayenne (which I use when chilli powder is called for)
paprika
turmeric
garam masala
cinnamon
cloves
green cardamom

fresh ginger, garlic and onions

only dried herb I use is Greek oregano - everything else I grow.

Tinned toms, kidney beans and chickpeas.
Dried red and puy lentils.

Bottles to start with
soy
worcester
wine or cider vinegar
olive oil

Baking
flour
sugar
brown sugar
bicarb
baking powder
nuts
dried fruit

Penelope_Penguin

Kataratarina wrote: »

ok i've been reading these OS threads fo ages and during my next big shop i'm going to get (OS ingredients) i know it depend on what i like etc but i mean like spices for chillis, currys etc.

im sick of wanting to make things and im missing a tsp of chili powder (for example)

i have flour and pasta and one tin of tomatoes and garlic!!

what else should i buy that may not be used everyday but at least i have it incase....

There are lots of lists in Storecupboard Essentials I'll add this thread to that one later, to keep ideas together

Penny. x

kunekune

I don't think you should follow my example: I have 6 kinds of rice, barley, tabbouleh, couscous, 4 kinds lentils, 2 other kinds of beans, 4 kinds of flour, 4 kinds Italian pasta, 4 other kinds of noodles, 12 tins pulses, multiple cans baked beans and tinned tomatoes, 4 tins coconut milk, 4 kinds dried fruit, 6 kinds of nuts, breadcrumbs, lots of tins of fruit, 20 different spices at least, and so on!

What our 'basics' are depends on how we eat, how much storage we have and how much of our income we can afford to have 'in stock'. I'd suggest you get the things on a basic list and then see what you really use. If you're not using it once a month, perhaps you don't really need it.

Gigervamp

kunekune wrote: »

I don't think you should follow my example: I have 6 kinds of rice, barley, tabbouleh, couscous, 4 kinds lentils, 2 other kinds of beans, 4 kinds of flour, 4 kinds Italian pasta, 4 other kinds of noodles, 12 tins pulses, multiple cans baked beans and tinned tomatoes, 4 tins coconut milk, 4 kinds dried fruit, 6 kinds of nuts, breadcrumbs, lots of tins of fruit, 20 different spices at least, and so on!

Lol, that sounds like my cupboard!

Dizabelle

Hi wonder if you lovely people have any ideas!

I need to do a monthly shop anyway but I've let my storecupboard really thin out! Using things that needed it! I was also trying to let my freezer empty a bit to defrost and clean.

Stupidly I unplugged it to cut the grass and ruined the contents! Probably about £50 worth of food! I'm mad at myself however need to restock fridge, freezer and store cupboard! Got Mr T and A nearby along with butchers, Lidl, and Aldi!

Thanks to everyone on here I do meal plan! But basically looking for what people would do if starting from scratch with £130 pounds to spend? This will have to cover 10 days meals. Sounds easy but I need literally everything . Lentils, oats, salt etc etc

I do have stock cubes, flour and sugar! Also get milk delivered and have a huge block of cheese! I cook from scratch and bake but will pick up odd jar of say sweet and sour or something similar for an easy meal occasionally!

Interested in responses!

Gail x

twinkle_star_2

Here's the beginning of a list for you. I've tried to keep it very basic as there are things some people consider essentials that others don't. I've also not gone into a lot of detail with meat/spice/herbs as it totally depends what you eat.

Salt
Pepper
Dried herbs and spices (various – depends what you cook)
Vinegars – malt, cider, wine (for me cider is most essential)
Sauces – (ketchup, brown, soy, chilli, mustards etc)
Bread (if you don't bake)

Sugar
Flour – (plain, wholemeal, SR)
Yeast (if you bake)
Baking powder

Tinned Tomatoes
Dried/tinned beans & chickpeas
Baked beans
Lentils
Dried pasta
Rice
Quinoa/Millet/Couscous/Barley
Gravy powder
Stock cubes/bouillon
Vegetable oil
Olive oil
Tomato puree
Oats
Tinned fish
Tea/Coffee

Potatoes
Carrots
Celery
Peppers
Broccoli
Cabbage
Garlic
Onions

Bananas
Apples

Eggs
Milk
Cheese
Butter/Marg
Juice
Meat (depends what you will be eating)

Peas
Sweetcorn
Frozen berries (smoothies/dessert)

Hope that helps!