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Basic pantry checklist

A short shelf built around the dinners you actually cook, so a meal is always possible without a store run. Tick what you have; untick an item the moment you open the last one and it goes on the list.

The guide behind this list: How to stock a basic pantry. Add an item to the shopping list when you open the last one.

Basic pantry

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Long-grain rice
One dried pasta shape
Canned tuna or salmon
Canned chickpeas
One other canned bean
Canned crushed tomatoes
A jar of salsa or curry paste
Broth
Neutral cooking oil
One vinegar
Salt and black pepper
Three seasonings you use
Onions and potatoes, stored apart
Garlic
Frozen mixed vegetables
A loaf of bread in the freezer

Last reviewed September 28, 2026. First published September 28, 2026.

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