Repackage these items in sealed containers, to keep out moisture and bugs, and keep them in a cool, dry place. Take note of the "use by" date and buy as many canned goods as you think you might use before the deadline, which may be a few years out.

Low-acid foods, such as tuna and soup, last much longer than acidic foods such as tomatoes and pickles the acid eventually begins to corrode the container. The U. Department of Agriculture warns against exposing cans to extreme temperatures and recommends discarding dented or bulging cans.

Related: 27 Unusual Canned Foods You Might Actually Want to Eat. Flour and sugar last several years if stored in airtight containers if air can get in, so can bugs and away from light, heat, and moisture.

The exception is whole-wheat flour the wheat germ can go rancid after a while , but even it keeps for a year or two when refrigerated. Pure vanilla is expensive, but grab a big bottle if it goes on sale — the alcohol content preserves it indefinitely. Bulk dark chocolate lasts about two years, as long as it's stored away from light and heat.

It may turn gray but will be perfectly fine once it's melted into tasty chocolate goodies. Don't stock up on baking powder or baking soda unless you bake daily or use the latter for other purposes, such as freshening the fridge or brushing teeth. After about six months, the leavening power starts to wane.

Related: 36 Common Substitutes for Cooking and Baking Ingredients. Oils often cost a pretty penny, so stock up when they're on special.

Opt for several smaller bottles rather than oversize bottles or cans. Although unopened oil keeps for two to three years, once the top is popped, it can go rancid more quickly. Keeping olive oil in the fridge can extend the life of an open bottle for at least a year. The oil might become cloudy and thick, but the taste won't be affected.

With nut oils sesame, walnut, grape seed , expect six to eight months before they start to go bad — even in the fridge. Heat and light are the enemies, so if you must keep oil by the stove, put it into small containers that will be emptied quickly.

For more great meal ideas and grocery tips, please sign up for our free newsletters. Nuts contain oil and, like oils, can turn rancid and taste funny. VINEGAR This is another ingredient that I use to make homemade salad dressings.

I also use it for various other recipes and it works great as a natural cleaner too! SALSA I have quite a few Mexican-inspired dishes that call for salsa, so I like to always keep this on hand. chips and salsa! DICED TOMATOES These are super inexpensive and way cheaper than buying fresh tomatoes.

I love using them in recipes to give a bit of added flavor and color. And I even show you how to can diced tomatoes yourself if you want to try that. PASTA SAUCE I know making your own pasta sauce is pretty easy, but since I can buy it so inexpensively, I prefer to just do that. Pasta sauce is great for a quick meal of meatball subs, pizza, spaghetti or, lasagna to mention just a few.

KETCHUP, MUSTARD, MAYO Okay, so maybe I should have listed these 3 things separately. I use many more condiments than these, but these are the three that I think every kitchen should for sure stock. BREAD I typically make my own bread , but it is something that I always keep on hand. We often use it to make sandwiches for lunch, toast it to eat with eggs and occasionally use it in recipes like my Cheeseburger Casserole too!

TORTILLAS I use these all the time to make enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas and wraps. In fact, these Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps are one of my favorite quick meals! And these easy recipes with tortillas are also great as well. ONIONS GARLIC I use both of these items regularly to inexpensively add extra flavor to lots of different recipes.

Of course, you can always freeze them too , if you prefer. CARROTS These are not only a great addition to many soups, but they also make a healthy snack or side dish. POTATOES Super versatile!

You can use them in soups, casseroles, breakfast dishes or side dishes. A few of our favorite potato recipes are Creamy Sausage and Potatoes , Cream Cheese Potato Soup with Ham , and Country Potato Soup.

BUTTER This is probably the one thing that might seem iffy to put on a frugal pantry list. Plus, I love using it to make these easy Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits! SOUR CREAM I like to keep this on hand to use in soups, to make homemade dips and to use in several casserole recipes as well.

But , since I cook almost entirely from scratch, I do end up using it quite a bit even so. Just a little bit can make a lettuce salad, tuna salad sandwiches or refried bean quesadillas so much yummier!

And we love these White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! FROZEN VEGGIES Often much cheaper than fresh veggies, the other handy thing about frozen ones is that they last much longer! I use them a lot as a side dish and also in recipes like my Easy Chicken Pot Pie , Cheesy Ham, Potato and Green Bean Bake and Easy Vegetable Beef Soup.

CHICKEN Probably the cheapest kind of meat there is and super versatile too! A few chicken recipes that we enjoy: Herb Roasted Chicken and Potatoes , One Pan Chicken and Rice , Creamy Crockpot Mexican Chicken and Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken.

In casseroles or soups, I often can get by with using less than the amount called for. A few ground beef recipes that we really like: Crockpot Tamale Pie and Super Easy Sloppy Joes. It helps me be frugal because I can buy in bulk when food is on sale becoming less and less, it seems, these days , portion it and freeze for later.

Yes, I love stocking up and freezing items that are on sale too! Such a great way to save. I so agree with you. We have worn out many vacuum food sealers over the years. Our son upgraded so he can vacuum seal whole chickens raised on his property. We opted for a slightly smaller model and use it daily.

when canning diced tomatoes can I pressure can them in stead of water bath? Here are some other great uses for greek yogurt.

Whole fresh fruit is packed with nutrients and fibre. And - no - you do not need to worry about the sugar content in fruit. Portable fruit, like apples, pears and bananas, are a great on-the-go snack paired with some nuts.

Aim for servings of fruit a day a serving is about the size of your fist. These shelf stable pantry staples are great for meals in a pinch. Oysters are an especially good source of zinc, which plays a role in strengthening your immune system, and vitamin B12, which is crucial for healthy blood cells and nerves.

Here is a great recipe for salmon cakes. For a simple lunch, try smoked on crackers with a side salad. Hummus is a great plant-based dip that is easy and cheap to make at home if you have a food processor or even a decent immersion blender or regular blender could work.

This popular Middle Eastern dip is made from chickpeas and is full of vitamins and minerals. Here is a simple recipe. An inexpensive and ready-to-eat plant based protein that is easy to add to a quick stir fry. I prefer smoked tofu chopped into cubes in cold dishes and pan frying extra firm tofu for warm dishes.

Here is one of my favourite tofu recipes: the glory bowl. Make sure to marinate the tofu in the sauce and add extra for pan frying it. Also be sure to press it!

Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh! And maybe even more so when eating fruits and vegetables not in season as they are picked at their peak ripeness.

Try thawing frozen berries to add to plain yogurt - the extra juices adds some nice flavour and sweetness. Frozen vegetables are also great for a quick stir fry.

This is a super convenient way to add more leafy-green vegetables to your diet. Or, wash your own greens to save money. Store them in an airtight container lined with paper towel.

Health Canada recommends eating one dark green vegetable everyday! Here is some salad inspo. Chopping up cooked chicken is a great sandwich meat alternative to deli meats, which are often packed with preservatives.

Use cold as a sandwich meat or serve warm with a salad and a whole grain like quinoa, brown rice or barley. Whole eggs are a great source of high quality protein and choline, which helps with memory.

Keep on hand for quick meals like frittatas and scrambled eggs. Or try this breakfast burrito recipe.

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This is another quick cooking high fibre grain. Whole grain pasta has a lower glycemic index, meaning that it will take longer to digest and won't spike your blood sugar. Here is a great whole wheat mac and cheese recipe with squash!

Canned beans and lentils are a staple in my house. As lentils are quicker to cook from dry, I usually buy more canned beans. Beans and lentils are a great source of protein and phytochemicals. Replacing meat in your diet with beans and lentils a few days a week can also decrease your diets impact on the environment.

Especially if you are avoiding red meat. Here is some recipe inspo. Unlike many other spreads like jam , seed and nut butters naturally contain healthful fats that benefit heart and overall general health. Just make sure you check the ingredient list!

Also avoid "reduced fat" versions as the fat in nut and seed butters is beneficial for health. My favourite quick snack is sliced apples with peanut butter. She completed her dietetics degree at UBC and a Masters of Health Science at Ryerson University in Toronto.

She is an AllerTrain Certified Master Trainer, and works hard to support students at UBC with allergies. Melissa is passionate about ensuring the university residence environment supports a healthy lifestyle and helps young adults create healthy habits for life.

We acknowledge that SHCS and UBC are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. We thank the Musqueam Nation for its hospitality and support of our work. Search UBC Search. FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER. By Melissa Baker-Wilson, RD, MHSc.

Meal Planning. Whole Grain Cereals Like Shredded Wheat, muesli and rolled oats. Frozen Fish or Shrimp They are healthy sources of protein and quick to defrost for easy to cook weeknight dinners. Plain Greek Yogurt Greek Yogurt is higher in protein than other yogurts. Whole Fruit Whole fresh fruit is packed with nutrients and fibre.

Hummus Hummus is a great plant-based dip that is easy and cheap to make at home if you have a food processor or even a decent immersion blender or regular blender could work. Extra Firm or Smoked Tofu An inexpensive and ready-to-eat plant based protein that is easy to add to a quick stir fry.

Rotisserie Chicken Chopping up cooked chicken is a great sandwich meat alternative to deli meats, which are often packed with preservatives. Eggs Whole eggs are a great source of high quality protein and choline, which helps with memory.

Quinoa Quinoa is what we call a pseudo grain as it is technically a seed. Whole Grain Pasta This is another quick cooking high fibre grain. Nut Butter Unlike many other spreads like jam , seed and nut butters naturally contain healthful fats that benefit heart and overall general health.

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You should! Because these basic staples will help you make easy homemade meals fast! Keeping your kitchen stocked with cheap, basic pantry items is key to saving money on your grocery bill because it allows you to more easily make your own meals at home. So I put together this list of the top basic food staples that I try to keep on hand at all times.

FLOUR One of the mainstays if you plan to cook or bake from scratch! Not only do I use this in many of my baked goods, but I also frequently use to create roux to thicken soups and sauces. SUGAR White, Brown and Confectioners I make most of our desserts from scratch, so I like to keep all three kinds of sugar on hand.

OATMEAL While I use oatmeal a lot for baking hello Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars! Two of our favorites are Easy Basic Homemade Granola , Simple Chocolate Granola and Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal. YEAST Keeping this on hand allows me to save money and mix up my own homemade pizza crust or homemade bread and rolls, any time I want!

BAKING POWDER BAKING SODA I love baking and since most cookies, cakes and brownies require baking powder or baking soda, I make sure to always keep them in my pantry! A few of our favorite easy desserts are Chocolate Chip Blonde Brownies , Best Ever Chocolate Cake and Easy Apple Dumpling Dessert.

COCOA POWDER I love using cocoa powder to get my chocolate fix with baked goods, Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Fudge or even homemade hot cocoa. It is also great for things like Super Easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup and homemade Peppermint Mocha Frappes.

PEANUT BUTTER From peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to energy bites to baked goods to Healthy Peanut Butter Fruit Dip , this is one of those inexpensive versatile ingredients that is just smart to keep on hand! Plus, if you need a quick pick-me-up, a spoonful of peanut butter with a few chocolate chips does the trick perfectly.

OIL Besides the traditional uses in baking and frying, I also use oil for making my own salad dressings and vinaigrettes. One of our favorite homemade dressings is my easy Mexican Dressing. RICE This is probably one of the most frugal pantry items and very versatile too, plus a little bit of uncooked rice ends up being quite a lot once cooked!

Rice can stand alone by itself as a side dish and of course, is delicious in main dishes as well. I love using beans to make Creamy White Chicken Chili , 5 Minute Bean Dip and these Easy Mexican Rice Bowls.

Making your own Homemade Refried Beans is so easy and cheap too! Super Easy Beef and Macaroni Skillet is one of my go-to recipes for busy days. We also love this No Boil Lasagna recipe too! DRIED HERBS SPICES Dried herbs and spices are a great way to add flavor to your recipes. And while I occasionally buy fresh herbs, using dried is much more economical and they last much longer too!

A few of the ones that I use regularly: basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, red pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg. CHICKEN STOCK BOUILLON Chicken stock is a common ingredient in soups and casseroles and is super easy to make yourself! I also like to keep bouillon on hand since some recipes call for that instead.

Also, if I happen to be out of liquid chicken stock, I can always use the bouillon to make some- although the stock made using bouillon is not nearly as tasty or as good for you as the real thing! VINEGAR This is another ingredient that I use to make homemade salad dressings.

I also use it for various other recipes and it works great as a natural cleaner too! SALSA I have quite a few Mexican-inspired dishes that call for salsa, so I like to always keep this on hand.

chips and salsa! DICED TOMATOES These are super inexpensive and way cheaper than buying fresh tomatoes. I love using them in recipes to give a bit of added flavor and color. And I even show you how to can diced tomatoes yourself if you want to try that.

PASTA SAUCE I know making your own pasta sauce is pretty easy, but since I can buy it so inexpensively, I prefer to just do that. Pasta sauce is great for a quick meal of meatball subs, pizza, spaghetti or, lasagna to mention just a few.

KETCHUP, MUSTARD, MAYO Okay, so maybe I should have listed these 3 things separately. I use many more condiments than these, but these are the three that I think every kitchen should for sure stock.

BREAD I typically make my own bread , but it is something that I always keep on hand. We often use it to make sandwiches for lunch, toast it to eat with eggs and occasionally use it in recipes like my Cheeseburger Casserole too! TORTILLAS I use these all the time to make enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas and wraps.

In fact, these Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps are one of my favorite quick meals! And these easy recipes with tortillas are also great as well. ONIONS GARLIC I use both of these items regularly to inexpensively add extra flavor to lots of different recipes. Of course, you can always freeze them too , if you prefer.

CARROTS These are not only a great addition to many soups, but they also make a healthy snack or side dish. POTATOES Super versatile! You can use them in soups, casseroles, breakfast dishes or side dishes.

A few of our favorite potato recipes are Creamy Sausage and Potatoes , Cream Cheese Potato Soup with Ham , and Country Potato Soup.

BUTTER This is probably the one thing that might seem iffy to put on a frugal pantry list. Plus, I love using it to make these easy Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits! SOUR CREAM I like to keep this on hand to use in soups, to make homemade dips and to use in several casserole recipes as well.

But , since I cook almost entirely from scratch, I do end up using it quite a bit even so. Just a little bit can make a lettuce salad, tuna salad sandwiches or refried bean quesadillas so much yummier! And we love these White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!

FROZEN VEGGIES Often much cheaper than fresh veggies, the other handy thing about frozen ones is that they last much longer! I use them a lot as a side dish and also in recipes like my Easy Chicken Pot Pie , Cheesy Ham, Potato and Green Bean Bake and Easy Vegetable Beef Soup.

CHICKEN Probably the cheapest kind of meat there is and super versatile too! A few chicken recipes that we enjoy: Herb Roasted Chicken and Potatoes , One Pan Chicken and Rice , Creamy Crockpot Mexican Chicken and Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken.

In casseroles or soups, I often can get by with using less than the amount called for.

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