Your Everyday Pantry Staples

Make cooking a breeze with these must-have pantry essentials for delicious and convenient meals in every Australian home.

Basic Pantry Essentials

When it comes to the basics, quality is key. After all, these ingredients are the foundation of every good meal. Check these staple foods off your family grocery list:

• Essential Dry Goods
  Think grains: rice, pasta, oats, and the works! Include any fibres or carbs that your family often reaches for in day-to-day meals.
• Canned & Preserved Food
  Canned goods are a no-brainer for quick and easy cooking. Some popular options are canned beans, canned fish (like tuna or salmon), canned tomatoes, canned soup or stock, and whatever suits your family’s tastes.
• Spices and Seasonings
  The key to unlocking flavour in even the simplest meals — spices. Seasonings that are great to keep on hand, aside from salt and pepper, are garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon.
• Staple Dairy & Alternatives
  Dairy products like milk, cheese, and butter tend to appear in most recipes, making them kitchen essentials. For those on dairy-free diets, there are great alternatives like plant-based milks or vegan cheese to pick from.
• Snacks & Convenience Items
  When it comes to snacks, it’s completely up to personal taste. Stock up on family favourites, be it crackers, granola bars, dried fruit, or nuts.
• Frozen Staple Foods
  While frozen goods don’t have the same longevity as other pantry staples, it’s always good to have your freezer full of some staples. Usually, this means your proteins like meat and eggs, fruits, and vegetables.

Quick Review of Pantry Staples Checklist

To make things easier, we’ve compiled a quick checklist of everything mentioned above. Use this as a basic food shopping list when you’re out getting groceries:

• Dry Goods: Rice, pasta, oats, and other grains.
• Canned & Preserved: Canned beans, fish, tomatoes, soup, and stock.
• Spices & Seasonings: Garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon.
• Dairy & Alternatives: Milk, cheese, butter, or plant-based options.
• Snacks: Crackers, granola bars, dried fruit, or nuts (customised to family preferences).
• Frozen Goods: Meat, eggs, fruits, and vegetables.

About Woolworths Supermarket

At Woolworths, find high-quality produce at unbeatable prices. Located at Eastern Creek Quarter, this supermarket has all your pantry staples (and then some!) — from fresh baked goods, seafood, and poultry to confectionery items and even health and beauty products.