Pantry Planning Tips
  • Stock your pantry with items based on your family’s favourite recipes.
  • Try to group similar items together, such as different types of pasta, in one area of a shelf. Items can also be grouped according to recipes, so you can see at a glance what you need.
  • Throw out old canned and bottled foods, then make a trip to Wal-Mart to stock up on fresh goods.
  • To stock your pantry, place heavier items like vegetable oils and flour on the bottom shelf, everyday goods on the middle shelves and rarely used items on the top shelves.
 

Pantry Basics

There are many nutritious convenience foods on the market today. Easy-to-prepare Knorr Sidekicks help to ease the mealtime rush! WalMart offers a variety of Knorr Sidekicks from pasta, potatoes, rice and whole grains to help you build a pantry of inspiration. Looking to get more vegetables into your family’s meals? Try Knorr Sides Plus Veggies – a simple and delicious way to bring veggies to the dinner table.

  
 

Pantry Checklist

Choosing food staples for your family is based on personal preferences, storage and budget. Here is a list of a few items that can be useful:

  • Baking: baking soda and powder, sugar, flour (unbleached and whole wheat), yeast (dry-active), wheat bran, cornmeal, evaporated canned milk and skim milk powder
    Canned goods: beans and lentils, pasta sauces, vegetables (i.e. tomatoes, corn), fish (i.e. tuna and salmon), and soups.
  • Cereals: family favourites, bran, whole grain varieties, quick cooking rolled oats for oatmeal.
  • Fresh vegetables: onions, sweet potatoes and potatoes (store in a cool, dry place).
  • Grain products: bread, crackers, a variety of pastas including ready-to-bake lasagna noodles, rice (i.e. quick-cooking, long-grain, wild rice and flavoured rice) and bread crumbs.
  • Oils: canola oil, olive oil
  • Snacks: nuts and seeds, dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, figs, dates), canned fruit, granola bars, etc.
  • Spices and condiments: salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, basil and other spices you typically use. Also ketchup, mustard, relish (all must be refrigerated after opening), vinegar, soy sauce, honey and bouillon cubes or powder (vegetable, beef and chicken).