Hey friend! I have for you here the homecook’s kitchen restock checklist. Before you get into Simple Suppertime and get meal planning, I’m sharing this surprise checklist with you to save so much time and frustration when you’re at home in the kitchen trying to whip up healthy and budget friendly meals for your family! I personally know how upsetting it is when you don’t have a lot of time to prep a meal and halfway through your dinner plan, you realize there’s none of an ingredient you kind of need, like right now.
Sure, you can always improvise, but if you’re like me, improvising only works well some of the time, ha. So, I’m sharing with you my BIG kitchen restock checklist. No, this does not mean you need a big kitchen – I certainly don’t have one of those. It’s a big list for you to refer to time and again. Before you go grocery shopping, check the list! Get what you’re low on before you run out. This is everything I use to make sure I can always whip something up. (I literally went through my cabinets, fridge, and freezer for you!)
I’m going to list everything here so you can bookmark this page, save on Pinterest, or just print the printable version below. Happy cooking!!
The Homecook’s Kitchen Staples Restock Checklist
Dry Goods / Pantry
- Flour
- Yeast
- Sugar
- Baking soda
- Corn meal
- Honey or maple syrup
- Peanut butter
- Dry beans (black, pinto, navy, lentils)
- Canned beans (kidney, pinto, navy)
- Canned tomato paste
- Chicken broth
- Beef broth
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- White vinegar
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning
- Chili powder
- Cinnamon
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Pasta
- Vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder
- Dried, canned, or fresh fruit
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Canned chicken or tuna
- Dry potato flakes
- Loose leaf tea
- Coffee
Fridge Staples
- Eggs
- Sourdough starter
- Butter
- Milk
- Cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Sour cream
- Heavy cream
- Salsa
- Beef tallow or lard
- Minced garlic
- Lemons or lemon juice
- Carrots
- Mustard
- Barbecue sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Jam
Freezer Staples
- Frozen vegetables (peas, corn, green beans, broccoli, peppers)
- Frozen fruit (berries, bananas, peaches)
- Meat(ground beef, chicken quarters, pork roast or loin, etc.)
- Frozen homemade broth or soup
- Nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts, etc.)
- Dinner leftovers!
- Doughs (pizza, rolls, pancakes, etc.)
There you go, friend! Get that kitchen stocked for easier weeknights and simple suppertime!!
P.S. – If you somehow landed here and you don’t know what Simple Suppertime is, it’s a mini course I put together to help cut out the overwhelm of not knowing what to cook for dinner every night with 2 weeks worth of healthy and family friendly suppers, plus my best dinner time tips and tricks.