Our Family's Pantry Staples

I have always loved reading other people's lists of the tried and true foods they always keep on hand. I consider my "pantry" a combination of the actual pantry and the freezer and fridge.  Any long-keeping foods are pantry foods. I also try to keep track of the meals I can make from these tried and true items, so today's nap-time edition of Lonestar Knits is my list.

Pantry (not counting spices, oils, etc)

• Canned Goods
• Diced Tomatoes
• Refried Beans
• Blackbeans
• Chickpeas
• Salmon
• Dry Goods
• Unbleached White Flour
• Bread, various kinds
• Oatmeal
• Whole Wheat Pasta, Various kinds
• Corn and Wheat Tortillas 
• Brown Rice
• Dry Lentils
• Other
• Potatoes (Fingerling) 
• Onions (Yellow and Red)
• Chicken Broth

Fridge

• Dairy
• Milk
• Eggs
• Cheeses (Shredded Parm & Mexican Blend!)
• Sour Cream
• Butter
• Other
• Salsa
• Garlic
• Soy Sauce
• Mushrooms
• Carrots 

Freezer

• Veggies
• Corn
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Meats
• Ground Beef
• Beef Kielbasa 
• Italian Sausage
• Prepared
• Homemade Tomato Sauce
• Mrs. T's Pierogies
• Cooked and Frozen Beans (cannellini and others)

Pantry Meals

1. Spaghetti (obvious), various varieties
2. Pierogies and Kielbasa
3. Lentils, Sausage, & Rice
4. Salmon Patties (add fresh spinach salad)
5. Mushroom Pasta w/Ricotta (add Ricotta)
6. Breakfast Tacos
7. French Toast or Pancakes
8. Veggie Stir-Fry (add other fresh veg on hand)
9. Pasta with Chickpea-Tomato Sauce
10. Mexican Taco Casserole
11. Chili, meat or veg
12. Pasta w/Red Onions, Spinach, and Mushrooms
13. Cannellini Bean & Sausage Gratin (with a few minor substitutions)
14. Eggs (of course! Scrambled, Fried, Frittata, Omelet, you name it!)
15. Oatmeal Cookies (not a meal... or is it...)

I am sure there are many other combinations! 

What are your favorite pantry foods and meals?