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How to Stock Your Pantry (Beginner’s Guide!)

Assortment of pantry items and kitchen tools for our guide to How to Stock Your Pantry
Assortment of essential spices included in our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Don’t know where to start when it comes to stocking your pantry, or just craving some pantry-stocking and organization tips? You’re in the right place.

A well-stocked pantry is the foundation for cooking at home with ease. Having the tools and ingredients you need on hand lessens resistance to getting meals on the table. Plus, you’ll be more relaxed, less overwhelmed, and cooking more incredible meals at home! Let’s jump in.

Where To Start?

  • Simply select 10 or so recipes that you love and study the ingredients. See if you have what you need on hand, if there are common ingredients — like olive oil, sea salt, or turmeric — and begin by purchasing those items as you know they’ll be put to good use.
Quote saying that we built our own pantry one recipe at a time, never buying ingredients along the way until we knew we needed them.

By simply studying the recipes you plan to make, you can get a pretty good gauge of what you’ll need when it comes time to cook.

Tahini, coconut aminos, and other condiments included in our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Choose Your Own Adventure

Are you the type of person who likes to jump all in and stock everything you’ll need at once? Go for it! Below you’ll find the resources you need to start nerding out and stocking your kitchen with the tools you’ll need.

On the other hand, maybe you’re the type of person who looks at a pantry staple list and every fiber of your being melts with overwhelm and stress. Fret not (that’s how we’ve felt in the past). If this describes you, begin with our 10-recipe starting point (mentioned above) and grow your pantry and kitchen tools one recipe at a time.

How to Get Organized

Early in my cooking journey I would buy random bags of lentils, flours, and grains and use them frantically throughout the week. By Friday I’d open up my pantry and ingredients would be falling all over each other like an unorganized mess. I’d often forget when an ingredient was near empty or if I had a surplus in the back corner of my cabinet I just couldn’t see.

Sound familiar? Disorganization equals stress and overwhelm, which is a roadblock to getting in the kitchen to prepare meals.

The solution? Move as many ingredients as possible from your pantry to glass storage containers — think rice, quinoa, gluten-free flours, beans, nuts and seeds.

It not only looks more beautiful and organized, but also allows you to save money by buying largely in bulk (which reduces plastic consumption!) and know exactly how much of each ingredient you have and need at any given time.

Assorted gluten-free grains for our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Once your ingredients are at home in their new containers, we recommend labeling anything that may get confused with other items (such as cornstarch and arrowroot starch). Use a label maker (try our first model, or our new go-to option) to create labels to adhere to your jars.

And just like that you have an organized, easy-to-navigate pantry that’s totally Instagram-worthy. Swoon.

3 Simple Steps to a Well-Stocked Pantry

  1. Scan your pantry before grocery shopping each week and note the amount needed to top off your jars (especially your go-to staples).
  2. Purchase that amount from the bulk bins and add to your jars.
  3. Note: For less-frequently used items, start a new jar with the freshest ingredient at the bottom and top it off with the older ingredient on the top (OR wait until the jar is empty before refilling) to prevent spoilage. Be sure to create a new label for your jar if needed.
Measuring cups of various dried legumes for our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Equipment

We’ve included an equipment section as your tools are nearly as important as your ingredients.

Below you’ll find a list of our go-to appliances, tools, and cookware to begin stocking up on so you’re always equipped to cook.

Quote saying that we try to keep our equipment to necessities only, avoiding gadgets and one-purpose appliances in order to maintain a minimalist kitchen.

NOTE

(*) indicates items we assume you have or will get (these are essential, low-cost items used very frequently) — if you currently have none of these items, buying all of them will cost ~$150

(+) indicates items we strongly recommend you get (these are more expensive items used very frequently)

Small Appliances

  • Small blender (such as Nutribullet for sauces / spices, optional)
  • Hand mixer (or KitchenAid)
  • Immersion blender (for blending soups, sauces, etc., optional)
Assortment of kitchen tools for our guide on How to Stock a Pantry

Large Appliances

  • Juicer
  • + High-speed blender (see our blender review here)
  • Ice cream maker
  • + Food processor
  • Waffle maker
Our favorite blender and food processor for our guide on How to Stock a Pantry
A juicer, waffle maker, and ice cream maker as some of the kitchen appliances we recommend in our guide on How to Stock a Pantry

Small Tools

  • * Metal spatula
  • * Rubber spatula
  • * Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • * Whisk
  • * Tongs
  • Box grater (or grater attachment on food processor)
  • Mandolin (for thinly / uniformly slicing ingredients, optional)
  • * Chef knife set (2 large, 1 medium, 1 paring, 1 serrated)
  • * Can opener
  • Vegetable peeler (for peeling / making vegetable noodles)
  • Citrus juicer
  • Cookie scoop (for desserts, meatballs, falafel, etc.)
  • Microplane grater (for grating spices, fresh ginger, etc., optional)
  • Pastry cutter (for crusts, cookies, etc., optional)
  • Pastry brush
  • Rolling pin (for pie / pizza crusts, biscuits, etc.)
  • * Measuring cup set
  • * Measuring spoon set
  • Ice cube tray (for freezing leftover sauces, optional)
  • Potato masher
  • Steamer basket
  • Tofu press
Assorted kitchen tools included in our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Large Tools

  • + Mixing bowl set (at least 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small)
  • Colander (for pasta)
  • * Fine mesh strainers (large and small) 
  • Cooling racks (that double as cooking racks)
  • Large cutting board
  • * Small cutting board
  • Spiralizer (for making vegetable noodles — or use vegetable peeler)
Assortment of large kitchen tools for our list of items included in our kitchen

Cookware

  • + Stainless steel cookware set
  • Small (10-inch) cast iron skillet (or stainless steel or nonstick — ensure oven friendly)
  • Large (12-inch or larger) cast iron skillet (or stainless steel or nonstick — ensure oven friendly)
  • Dutch oven
  • White saucepan
Our favorite pots and pans included in our How to Stock Your Pantry guide

Bakeware

  • Pie pan
  • Muffin tin
  • Cake pans
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Standard loaf pan
  • Baking sheets
Assorted bakeware for all the tools needed to start baking in your kitchen

Storage / Cooking Extras

  • Parchment paper (or baking pan liners)
  • Foil
  • Plastic wrap (or reusable, eco-friendly option like beeswax wraps)
  • Reusable bags (like Stasher — for storing produce / leftovers)
  • Glass jars / containers (for storing produce / leftovers)
  • Label maker (for organizing pantry)
Assortment of labeling and storage containers for our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Food

In this section, you’ll see a list of our go-to pantry items so you’re always equipped to cook. Think salt, olive oil, cumin, and quinoa. We’ve also included links and recommendations on homemade recipes and where to buy difficult-to-find items when helpful.

Staple Produce

  • Avocados
  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Ginger (fresh)
  • Gold Potatoes
  • Jalapeño Peppers
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Onions (red, white, yellow)
  • Parsley
  • Serrano Peppers
  • Shallots
  • Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Turmeric (fresh)
Assortment of vegetables for our Guide to How to Stock Your Pantry

Nuts

  • Almonds (raw)
  • Brazil Nuts
  • Cashews (raw)
  • Coconut (finely shredded)
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Peanuts (roasted)
  • Pecans (raw)
  • Pine Nuts (for pesto, optional)
  • Slivered Almonds
  • Walnuts (raw)
Various nuts and seeds included in our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Seeds

  • Chia Seeds (optional)
  • Coconut Flakes
  • Flaxseed
  • Hemp Seeds
  • Pumpkin Seeds (raw)
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Sunflower Seeds (raw and unsalted)
Assortment of seeds for our How to Stock Your Pantry Beginner's Guide

Nut & Seed Butters

  • Almond Butter (or our favorite store-bought)
  • Cashew Butter (or our favorite store-bought)
  • Peanut Butter
  • Tahini
Assortment of nut butter for our How to Stock Your Pantry Guide

Baking Essentials

  • Applesauce
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Raw Cacao Powder 
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips (Enjoy Life)
  • Vegan Butter (Miyokos or Earth Balance)
  • Vegan Dark Chocolate (DIY)
Applesauce, vegan butter, and other baking supplies for stocking a pantry for vegan baking

Flours & Meals (Check out our Guide to Gluten-Free Flours!)

  • Almond Flour (Wellbee’s is our favorite, or DIY)
  • Almond Meal (DIY)
  • Arrowroot Starch
  • Brown Rice Flour
  • Coconut Flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Cornmeal (finely ground)
  • Garbanzo Flour
  • GF Flour Mix (DIY)
  • Oat Flour (DIY)
  • Potato Starch
  • Tapioca Starch
  • White Rice Flour
Assortment of gluten-free flours for our Guide to How to Stock Your Pantry

Sweeteners

  • Coconut Sugar
  • Medjool Dates
  • Organic Brown Sugar
  • Organic Cane Sugar
  • Organic Powdered Sugar
  • Pure Maple Syrup
  • Stevia Extract
Assortment of sugars and natural sweeteners for our How to Stock Your Pantry Guide

Grains

  • Arborio Rice
  • Brown Rice
  • GF Rolled Oats
  • Sprouted White Quinoa (we love TruRoots brand)
  • White Rice (Basmati)
Assortment of gluten-free grains for our Guide to How to Stock Your Pantry

Pasta

  • GF Brown Rice Quinoa Fusili
  • GF Penne or Tagliatelle
  • GF Lasagna Noodles (or similar shape)
  • Thin Rice Noodles (white or brown — we like Thai Kitchen)
  • Spring Roll Skin/Rice Paper (Three Ladies)
Assortment of gluten-free pastas included in our How to Stock Your Pantry Guide

Legumes/Pulses

  • Black Beans (dry)
  • Chana Dal
  • Dry Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
  • Green Lentils
  • Moong Dal
  • Mung Beans
  • Red Lentils
  • Tempeh (organic, non-GMO)
  • Extra Firm Tofu (organic, non-GMO)
Assortment of legumes and pulses included in our Guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Herbs/Spices

  • Allspice (ground)
  • Basil (dried)
  • Bay Leaves
  • Black Pepper (ground or whole)
  • Black Salt
  • Cardamom (ground)
  • Cardamom (whole pods)
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Chili Powder Blend
  • Cinnamon (ground)
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Cloves (ground)
  • Coriander (ground)
  • Coriander Seeds (whole)
  • Cumin (ground)
  • Cumin Seeds (whole)
  • Curry Powder (or DIY)
  • Dill (dried)
  • Fennel Seeds (whole)
  • Garam Masala (ground)
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ginger (ground)
  • Mustard Seed (ground)
  • Mustard Seeds (whole)
  • Nutmeg (ground)
  • Onion Powder
  • Oregano (dried)
  • Paprika (smoked)
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Red Pepper Flake(s)
  • Sea Salt
  • Shawarma Spice Blend (or DIY)
  • Turmeric (ground)
Assortment of spices for our Guide to How to Stock Your Pantry

Oils

  • Avocado Oil
  • Coconut Oil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sesame Oil (toasted or untoasted)
Assortment of oils for our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Vinegars

  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Rice Vinegar
  • White Wine Vinegar
Assortment of vinegars for our Guide to How to Stock Your Pantry

Condiments/Seasonings

  • BBQ Sauce (Annie’s Original)
  • Panko Breadcrumbs (GF, if needed — like Ian’s brand)
  • Chili Garlic Sauce
  • Coconut Aminos (or tamari)
  • Harissa Paste (DIY)
  • Hot Sauce (Tapatio or DIY)
  • Hummus (DIY)
  • Ketchup (DIY)
  • Marinara Sauce (DIY)
  • Miso Paste (soy-free if needed)
  • Nutritional Yeast 
  • Red Curry Paste (Thai Kitchen)
  • Green Curry Paste (Thai Kitchen or DIY)
  • Sriracha (optional)
  • Tamari (or coconut aminos)
  • Vegan Parmesan Cheese
  • Vegan Worcestershire
Assortment of condiments for our Guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Wet/Canned Goods

  • Almond Milk (unsweetened plain / or DIY)
  • Black Beans
  • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • Coconut Cream
  • Coconut Milk (full-fat)
  • Coconut Milk (light or DIY)
  • Crushed Tomatoes
  • Diced Tomatoes (plain or fire roasted)
  • Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
  • Jackfruit (in water or brine)
  • Kidney Beans
  • Mild Diced Green Chiles
  • Pinto Beans
  • Tomato Paste
  • Tomato Purée
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Lentils
  • Vegetable Broth (Homemade or Imagine Brand)
Assortment of canned good included in our How to Stock Your Pantry Guide

Superfoods

  • Ashwagandha
  • Dulse
  • Kombu
  • Maca
  • Matcha
  • Moringa
  • Spirulina
Assortment of superfoods for our guide on How to Stock Your Pantry

Downloads

Ready to stock your pantry? Jump all in with our Complete Pantry List below. Or, for beginners and those with limited space, our Only the Essentials list is the way to go. Enjoy!

Complete Pantry List

Beginner’s Guide: Only The Essentials 


We hope you enjoyed this pantry tour and got inspired to start stocking your own pantry! Have questions or comments? Leave them below. We’d love to help.

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  1. Avatar for Tori BissellTori Bissell says

    November 13, 2019 at 4:27 am

    Thank you so much for posting this super helpful guide. I just moved to Kenya and I felt so overwhelmed the first time I went to the grocery store… what do I need? what don’t I need? did I forget anything? So many questions.

    I’ll only be able to go to the grocery store about once a month because of the location that we are in. I’ve made a list and next time I go back I’ll stock up on the essentials. I make a ton of your recipes all the time so it’s so nice to know what are the basics I should have on hand.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 13, 2019 at 10:31 am

      Wow- that’s impressive! We’re so glad you find it helpful, Tori! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for VaniaVania says

    November 10, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    This is awesome! I will be moving in a month and will be stocking my pantry and kitchen. This is such a great help because I use so many of your recipes. Thank you for taking the time to make this!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 11, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      xoxo!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    November 5, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    Awesome list! I wish I had an actual pantry to fit all of this into : )
    Feeling validated seeing your stock of oils. I have wondered if I am being unnecessarily strict by only buying coconut, olive, or sesame oils, when so many other people seem to rely on cheaper vegetable oils.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 6, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      I don’t think it’s unnecessarily strict at all. We value higher quality oils and feel they greatly affect the flavor of the food.

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    • Avatar for LilahLilah says

      November 10, 2019 at 12:07 am

      Gotta get dat grapeseed! Yum yum

      Reply
  4. Avatar for Beverly HillBeverly Hill says

    November 5, 2019 at 11:00 am

    Great list. I skipped the label maker. One roll of blue painter’s tape and a black Sharpie works just as well, fits in a drawer and lasts forever!!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:55 am

      Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Beverly!

      Reply
  5. Avatar for GabrielleGabrielle says

    November 5, 2019 at 9:41 am

    This is such a fabulous resource! I am currently making a cross-country move and looking forward to restocking my pantry from scratch. This is a perfect opportunity to start fresh and I can’t wait to get started with this list :) thank you!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:54 am

      Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Gabrielle! Hope you enjoy it. Happy moving!

      Reply
  6. Avatar for Toni CostantinoToni Costantino says

    November 5, 2019 at 8:07 am

    Thank you for this! I am wondering what stevia you use/like? The ones I have tried leave a bitter and unpleasant after taste for me….

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:54 am

      We like the Trader Joe’s brand!

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  7. Avatar for JackieJackie says

    November 5, 2019 at 12:13 am

    This is a fabulous resource as my pantry and spice cabinet usually feels disorganized and adds to my cooking stress…. do you have suggestions as to where to get the glass storage jars? Also how long should you keep spices?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:56 am

      Spices should be replaced every year. As for glass storage jars, we love Ball or Mason Jars. Or Weck! For Tupperware we love the affordability and variety IKEA offers.

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      • Avatar for Beverly HillBeverly Hill says

        November 7, 2019 at 6:14 am

        For the pantry I go to TJ Max, Marshall’s and Home Goods. All three carry the same stuff (just not all at the same time). If you check whenever you are in one of those stores over time you can end up with a fairly uniform collection of glass jars in different sizes, without spending much, usually $2 – $3 each.

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  8. Avatar for LinaLina says

    November 4, 2019 at 11:54 pm

    Such a fabulous list. Thank you so much for putting it together!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:55 am

      Wonderful! Hope you enjoy it, Lina!

      Reply
  9. Avatar for Vicky GlenVicky Glen says

    November 4, 2019 at 11:44 pm

    Thank you for taking the time to create such an informative list. Love it!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:56 am

      Thanks for sharing, Vicky!

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  10. Avatar for KristyKristy says

    November 4, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Dang girl this was a lot of work!! Love everything about this post. Thank you!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:56 am

      xoxo!

      Reply
  11. Avatar for Karen NesbittKaren Nesbitt says

    November 4, 2019 at 9:06 pm

    Wow! Dana, this is an incredible amount of work you have done here! Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for doing all of this, it is greatly appreciated! I am pleased to know that I do actually have a lot of these items in my pantry!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Wonderful! Glad you’re finding it useful, Karen!

      Reply
  12. Avatar for Julie BurgeJulie Burge says

    November 4, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    Dana, this is excellent. Love the photos. Super helpful for newbies, and fun for experienced vegans to see what another pantry looks like. Great reference article. Pin this one!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Thanks, Julie! Hope you put it to good use!

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  13. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    November 4, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    My pantry is starting to look more and more like what you’ve laid out. I’m looking forward to making my own chocolate using your recipe! Yum!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Laura!

      Reply
  14. Avatar for Marie-JeanneMarie-Jeanne says

    November 4, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    This is a fabulous resource, for me it was a good check list as it turns out I have accumulated most of the suggestions, and it took a long time, (as needed). This guide is manna if you are beginning. Well thought out, and storage suggestions will prevent waste. Refer to your recipes regularly, and they always turn out wonderful. Thank you for all the inspiration and creative tips.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      Wonderful – thanks for sharing, Marie-Jeanne!

      Reply
  15. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    Forgot to ask- how long do you typically keep your flour, sugar, baking soda- etc.?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      I’d retire them after 1 year.

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  16. Avatar for ChrisChris says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    This was super helpful, thank you!!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      Yay! Glad you enjoyed it, Chris!

      Reply
  17. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Love this! Looks a lot like the items I keep on hand too- although I see a few I need :)
    This is great to help get people prepared & organized!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      Wonderful! Hope you reference it often!

      Reply
  18. Avatar for BethBeth says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    I love this, thank you!! I’m new to vegan eating. Is It possible to see a few finished pictures of how you then organize and place jars, spices etc in cupboards? /shelves/ counters. We are in process of needing to completely reorganize and haven’t found a system that works.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      Hi Beth! I’ll see about sharing that on Instagram stories.

      Reply
  19. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    November 4, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    Thank you so much for this article!! Super informative!!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      Whoop!

      Reply
  20. Avatar for Donna RinckelDonna Rinckel says

    November 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    I like the idea of using the glass jars to store food and I do some of that already, but how do you remember how to cook the quinoa, red lentils, etc. if you throw away the packaging with the cooking directions? I don’t want to have to figure it out every time I use something from a jar.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      Ah, perhaps it’s just that the cook times are cemented in my mind after all the cooking I’ve done! But you can also always cut out the instructions and keep them in a folder or adhere them to the storage jar as needed for memory.

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    • Avatar for MaureenMaureen says

      November 5, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      ??‍♀️I cut out small instructions and place in glass container?
      Minimalist has been my go to recipe guide since going wfpb 2 years ago

      Reply
  21. Avatar for PatrickPatrick says

    November 4, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    I am fairly new to the plant-based lifestyle, and not a great or enthusiastic cook, so I am wondering if the store-bought packaged plant-based burgers and chicken are good or are they counter productive to trying to eat healthy?

    Thanks,
    Patrick

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      Hi Patrick, we don’t typically recommend them as they’re often made with soy, gluten, and heavily-processed ingredients, which don’t sit well with our digestion. Instead we recommend eating real, whole food ingredients like beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, vegetables, and fruit. When craving burgers we go for this recipe. And we like this vegan sausage recipe.

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  22. Avatar for SallySally says

    November 4, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    Wow! That was exhaustive.. thank you for your hard work ☺️

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      Hope you enjoy it, Sally!

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  23. Avatar for Robert BaxterRobert Baxter says

    November 4, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    This is an absolutely fabulous list!! I am going to start purchasing the listed items today. Thank you for creating this list as well as this site. FYI…as a man I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to stocking. I usually just run out and buy what’s needed at the moment. This list should definitely get me going in the right direction and help me to keep my bearings.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      Wonderful! Hope you love and use it often, Robert!

      Reply
  24. Avatar for AzaAza says

    November 4, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    OMG, the time it must have taken to prepare this post, Dana!!! To take everything out and do those insanely beautiful pictures.

    Makes me feel proud too, that I’m 95% there, on all fronts. ?
    It’s reassuring for veteran veg***ans (or veggie friends) and I’m sure amazing for new comers. I wish I saw this article … 8 years ago ;)

    Thanks for all the work put into this comprehensive list, Dana!!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      Wonderful! Hope you get good use out of it, Aza! Lovely name, btw ;D

      Reply
  25. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    November 4, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    This was so helpful ! ;)
    On an unrelated note, are the sugars/sweetners listed unrefined? I am always confused with cane sugar and brown sugar.
    I just love all your recipes and your posts and videos are so easy to follow!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      Good question! Cane sugar is far less processed than regular white table sugar and doesn’t contain any pesticides, which is why we recommend it. It’s also more likely to be vegan friendly as some sugar is apparently processed using bone char from animal bones.

      Reply
  26. Avatar for AndreAndre says

    November 4, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Love this! thank you!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      xoxo!

      Reply
  27. Avatar for ChrisChris says

    November 4, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Your pictures are so satisfying to look at :)

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 4, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Thanks Chris =)

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