Pantry Raid

October is the time to start stocking up your pantries as well as your freezers. You never know when you’ll have weekend guests or be stuck indoors due to weather. Be prepared with a fully stocked arsenal of canned goods.

What should a well stocked pantry have? Tomato sauce and paste are always good/. You can use these for sauce or chili. Another good stock are beans. These can be use din salads, chilis or on their own and are a good substitute for meat. Other good canned items canned corned, mushrooms or string beans are another must have. These are good sides or make wonderful additions to soups and stir fries. I always want rice and mashed potato mix in my pantry. Rice is a great accompaniment to any meal . Mashed potatoes are easy to make for a Saturday lunch or dinner along with being hearty. Tinned fruit is also good because you can use it as a snack or as part of a dessert for the holidays,

As for freezers, store some of your leftover pesto and homemade tomato sauce in it. You can make lasagnas and also store them there. If you’re anticipating guests you make want to make a few meals in advance to save you time and energy in the kitchen. These you can store in the freezer as well. Also keep a few steaks and chops on order for those snowy or sleety days when you can’t make it to the store.

Remember to keep both your pantry and freezer well stocked. Begin now by buying meat sand canned goods on sale. You’ll be glad you did.