Pantry must-haves

For me as a mum and a working one too, getting food ready is always a challenge. My sister-in-law posted a pantry must-have some time ago on her blog and I do have some of my own to share too.

These are my must-haves for the pantry :
1. Rice - a very hassle free carbohydrate that goes into the rice cooker.
2. Oats - a very quick snack in the microwave that fills up the stomach.
3. Potatoes / Sweet potatoes - Perfect size for a toddler's meal time carbohydrate cooked in the microwave when in a rush.
4. Pasta - Add some milk, cheese and frozen vegetables for a vegetarian pasta bake.
5. Milo - Energy drink that fills the empty stomach on days where I have no time to catch a proper meal.
6. Honey - Energy booster for me.
7. Seaweed sheets - Perfect snack, or put some rice and tuna on it for a tuna sushi dinner.
8. Tuna cans (either flavoured or those in brine/springwater) - very versatile in pastas or fried with eggs.
9. UHT milk - in case the milk runs out during the week (which it very often does with a milk-drinking toddler). Cheaper alternative to fresh milk.
10. Baked beans - great as a protein and fibre source. Good on its own, or with rice or toast.
11. Creamed canned soups - very easy with pasta for a creamy pasta bake.
12. Canned tomatoes - I like them diced and they go well with scrambled eggs, pasta or soups.
13. Gravy packs - they're a great help when it comes to cooking meat and having no idea what seasoning to use.

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