<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTortillas are thin, spherical-shaped Mexican bread made from maize or wheat flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are a useful side dish for vegetable and meat-based gravies, fillings for wraps, and curries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can use them as a wrap or instead of bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storebought tortillas have a long shelf life and are a lifesaver when you must whip up a meal in a pinch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Cornbread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cornbread can either be made at home or bought from a store. It’s a hearty and nutritious meal on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also pair cornbread with butter, onions, honey, cheese, soup, chili, or other items on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s an item that you can enjoy at any time of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While homemade cornbread doesn’t last too long unless refrigerated or frozen, shop-bought cornbread has a much longer shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. Cheese Sticks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cheese sticks are a quick snacking option that you can conveniently carry with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are perfect for lunchboxes and snack boxes. These are usually made of mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you can find cheese sticks made with other varieties of cheese too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Mozzarella Sticks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mozzarella sticks are elongated cheese sticks deep-fried in breaded batter. They are a convenient and heavy snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can prepare them at home by deep-frying mozzarella cheese in a bread-based batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other option is to buy frozen mozzarella sticks and fry them to enjoy it as a snack or meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Cheese Curd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cheese curds are chunks of moist, curdled milk. They are good for snacking. You can also use them to prepare various cheese-based recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheese curds are made of baby cheddar. They don’t hold up for too long without refrigeration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they can last for up to a week in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bread is a versatile pantry ingredient. You can eat it as such, toast it, or make it into a sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bread can also be used to prepare breadcrumbs or croutons for soups and batters. It can be store-bought or homemade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from using different types of grains to make bread, it can also contain more nutritious ingredients like zucchini, banana, carrots, or nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Cake Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A ready-made cake mix makes it very easy to bake a delicious dessert without having to measure or weigh ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can simply mix it with hot water and eggs if required to prepare the liquid batter and directly bake it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It makes the entire task easy and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Eggs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Eggs are another pantry staple that will help you whip up a quick side dish or even the main meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s essential for many recipes like cakes, pie bases, muffins, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also enjoy eggs in multiple ways; boiled, poached, steamed, cooked, or fried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Oil, Butter, and Other Cooking Fats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oil, butter, and other cooking fats are essential ingredients for most recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are tossing vegetables in a stir fry, baking cake, or deep-frying meat, oil, butter, and cooking fats are essential for the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different types of oils are available, like coconut oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, and corn oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each has a different smoking point and properties. They can also be cold-pressed or refined, which affects their utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Sauces and Condiments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sauces and condiments make it easy to create flavorful recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it may be impossible to stock up on all types of sauces and condiments, having a few in your pantry will improve your culinary efforts drastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot sauce, tahini, salsa, ketchup, tomato sauce, mustard, nutritional yeast, and honey are some of the common pantry staples in most households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Herbs and Spices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Herbs and spices are essential ingredients for flavorful recipes. While fresh herbs have a finite life, dried herbs, and spices last for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the commonly used herbs and spices include turmeric, cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, and rosemary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Yogurt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yogurt is a versatile pantry ingredient. You can make yogurt from scratch using milk and a probiotic culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also use the storebought varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different varieties like full-fat, skimmed, and medium-fat, apart from plant-based yogurts, are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a good source of gut bacteria and is associated with various health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
24. Lentils and Legumes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lentils and legumes are long-lasting pantry ingredients that will help you create healthy and nutritious meals with little planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most legumes need soaking before cooking. They are a good source of protein and can significantly improve your protein intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Readymade pasta is easy to cook. It’s a good option for hectic days when you don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pasta boils quickly and works with a variety of sauces and ingredients to form wholesome meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are different varieties like macaroni, fettuccine, ravioli, penne, and fusilli available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rice is a culinary staple in many cuisines around the world. You have both short-grain and long-grain, as well as white and brown rice varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rice forms the perfect side dish for both meat and vegetable-based main courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s easy to make on the stovetop. But if you use it all the time, the easiest way to prepare rice is in a rice cooker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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