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    Well Stocked Pantry: Refrigerator & Produce

    Well-stocked kitchen: Refrigerator Items

    This post is part 3 of a series about the convenience and savings of keeping a well-stocked kitchen.

    Part 1: The Well-Stocked Kitchen
    Part 2: Non-Perishable Items
    Part 3: Refrigerator Items
    Part 4: Freezer Items

    Well-stocked kitchen: Refrigerator Items

    Refrigerator & Produce

    Many of the items listed will vary based on your preference. Some of them will be used regularly in menus (cheese, for example), but some are just items to keep on hand for your own use, such as condiments like salad dressings and relish. Stock what you use regularly and ignore the rest.

    Cheese
    • Sliced Cheese in Several Varieties
    • Feta Cheese
    • Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Mexican Blend; can also be frozen)
    • Velveeta Cheese (store brand unless it is on sale)
    Condiments
    • Barbecue Sauce
    • Pickles
    • Fruit Preserves
    • Hot Sauce
    • Lemon Juice
    • Lime Juice
    • Mayonnaise
    • Salad Dressing
    • Salad Peppers or Relish
    • Soy Sauce/Tamari
    • Yellow mustard
    Dairy
    • Butter
    • Buttermilk
    • Cream Cheese
    • Eggs
    • Milk
    • Plain Yogurt
    • Sour Cream
    Meat
    • Deli Meat (various kinds for sandwiches)
    Miscellaneous
    • Crescent Roll Dough (for last minute meals with a crust)
    • Tortillas
    • Yeast
    Produce
    • Carrots
    • Garlic Cloves
    • Onions
    • Celery
    • Bell Peppers
    • Jalapenos
    • Cilantro
    • Lettuce Leaves
    • Mushrooms
    • Salad Mix

    Part 1: The Well-Stocked Pantry
    Part 2: Pantry Items
    Part 3: Refrigerator Items
    Part 4: Freezer Items

     

    Well-stocked kitchen: Refrigerator Items
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    • Meals For Hard Times
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    • Well Stocked Kitchen: Non-Perishables
    • The Convenience and Savings of a Well-Stocked Kitchen

    Posted by Mary Ann on May 21, 2012; Updated on November 8, 2020Filed Under: Frugal Living, Stocked Pantry Posts

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