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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n- All-Purpose Flour- <\/strong>I like to use it for thickening gravy or soups. Also to make breads, biscuits, crackers, or sweet treats for the family. I like to make sure I have plenty around especially if I need to make something else to go with dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baking Powder & Baking Soda<\/strong>– These two are sharing a space on this list because they are very similar in function. Depending on what you’re making, one or both of these can be used as a leavening agent for those delicious baked good mentioned above. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sugar –<\/strong> I believe moderation is key when it comes to enjoying sweets. Plus our bodies need a certain amount of sugar.<\/a> When you do your baking at home you can change up the amount of sugar you use sometimes it can even be substituted for other sweeteners like honey. Sugar is also a flavor enhancer, a little can go a long way in homemade sauces and marinades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Olive Oil- <\/strong>Or whatever oil you like, I just find olive oil to very versatile. I use it in my baked goods and whenever I need a little drizzle on baked sweet potatoes so they don’t dry out while cooking. If I’m making mashed potatoes, and don’t have any butter, a little bit of olive oil can really help give them the creaminess I’m looking for. I know this one isn’t cheap, but a little can go a long way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cheap & Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Potatoes-1024x789.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n- Rice –<\/strong> Rice is cheap and easy to find in bulk. It’s full of vitamins and minerals1<\/a><\/sup> and is very filling. There are so many different ways to make rice too, I really like a good risotto. Oh, and have you ever had homemade rice pudding? It’s delicious!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beans & Lentils –<\/strong> Another cheap and nutritious option. I always keep a few bags of dried beans or lentils on hand! They go so well with my rice and a little ham for a hearty meal. And with my pressure cooker, they are easy to make. I’ll make a whole pound at a time, use what I need for a meal, and freeze the rest in little portions. Beans and lentils are must have for stretching a meal too; just add a cup or two to your taco meat and it easily go twice a far and be just as filling!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Potatoes-<\/strong> All types of potatoes are welcome in my pantry! Whether they are sweet, russet, red, or what have you, I’ll have use for them. If stored well, they’ll last long time, and have so many ways to be cooked! I typically keep russet and sweet potatoes on hand. They are my go to for when I need an easy side dish to any meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oats- <\/strong>One of my favorite snacks is a little dish of oatmeal, drizzled with maple syrup. It’s easy, fills me up, fixes my sweet tooth, and has great health benefits2<\/a><\/sup>. Oatmeal also makes a great and cozy breakfast. And there are so many recipes out there to change up the flavor! Oats can be made into a flour rather easily just by blending it. I like to add it to baked goods for a little nutrition spike. If I’m making gluten free pancakes, I like to use half oat flour and half gluten free all-purpose flour for the perfect texture!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Adds Flavor:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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- All-Purpose Flour- <\/strong>I like to use it for thickening gravy or soups. Also to make breads, biscuits, crackers, or sweet treats for the family. I like to make sure I have plenty around especially if I need to make something else to go with dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baking Powder & Baking Soda<\/strong>– These two are sharing a space on this list because they are very similar in function. Depending on what you’re making, one or both of these can be used as a leavening agent for those delicious baked good mentioned above. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sugar –<\/strong> I believe moderation is key when it comes to enjoying sweets. Plus our bodies need a certain amount of sugar.<\/a> When you do your baking at home you can change up the amount of sugar you use sometimes it can even be substituted for other sweeteners like honey. Sugar is also a flavor enhancer, a little can go a long way in homemade sauces and marinades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Olive Oil- <\/strong>Or whatever oil you like, I just find olive oil to very versatile. I use it in my baked goods and whenever I need a little drizzle on baked sweet potatoes so they don’t dry out while cooking. If I’m making mashed potatoes, and don’t have any butter, a little bit of olive oil can really help give them the creaminess I’m looking for. I know this one isn’t cheap, but a little can go a long way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cheap & Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n
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- Rice –<\/strong> Rice is cheap and easy to find in bulk. It’s full of vitamins and minerals1<\/a><\/sup> and is very filling. There are so many different ways to make rice too, I really like a good risotto. Oh, and have you ever had homemade rice pudding? It’s delicious!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beans & Lentils –<\/strong> Another cheap and nutritious option. I always keep a few bags of dried beans or lentils on hand! They go so well with my rice and a little ham for a hearty meal. And with my pressure cooker, they are easy to make. I’ll make a whole pound at a time, use what I need for a meal, and freeze the rest in little portions. Beans and lentils are must have for stretching a meal too; just add a cup or two to your taco meat and it easily go twice a far and be just as filling!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Potatoes-<\/strong> All types of potatoes are welcome in my pantry! Whether they are sweet, russet, red, or what have you, I’ll have use for them. If stored well, they’ll last long time, and have so many ways to be cooked! I typically keep russet and sweet potatoes on hand. They are my go to for when I need an easy side dish to any meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oats- <\/strong>One of my favorite snacks is a little dish of oatmeal, drizzled with maple syrup. It’s easy, fills me up, fixes my sweet tooth, and has great health benefits2<\/a><\/sup>. Oatmeal also makes a great and cozy breakfast. And there are so many recipes out there to change up the flavor! Oats can be made into a flour rather easily just by blending it. I like to add it to baked goods for a little nutrition spike. If I’m making gluten free pancakes, I like to use half oat flour and half gluten free all-purpose flour for the perfect texture!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Adds Flavor:<\/h3>\n\n\n
- Beans & Lentils –<\/strong> Another cheap and nutritious option. I always keep a few bags of dried beans or lentils on hand! They go so well with my rice and a little ham for a hearty meal. And with my pressure cooker, they are easy to make. I’ll make a whole pound at a time, use what I need for a meal, and freeze the rest in little portions. Beans and lentils are must have for stretching a meal too; just add a cup or two to your taco meat and it easily go twice a far and be just as filling!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baking Powder & Baking Soda<\/strong>– These two are sharing a space on this list because they are very similar in function. Depending on what you’re making, one or both of these can be used as a leavening agent for those delicious baked good mentioned above. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
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