Stretch Your Buck : Stock the pantry with these 4 versatile ingredients

When you stock the pantry, make sure you include these staples.

If your grocery budget has felt a little tighter lately, you’re not alone. The cost of food is up – as much as 5%, and climbing. The need to use what you have so that you don’t have to buy more has gotten even more important.

Wendy Paul shares her four most versatile ingredients to stock her pantry with. She says they’re cheap, flexible, and reinforce the idea that good food doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. See her recommendations and links to recipes below.

To find more of Wendy’s recipes and tips, follow her on Instagram at @therealwendypaul.

4 Ingredients to Stock the Pantry With

Potato

Frittata

Broccoli Stuffed Baked Potato

Home Fries

Quinoa Hash

Canned Tomatoes

Marinara

Vegetable Minestrone

Chili

Eggs

Breakfast Burritos

Cheesy Eggs

Shakshuka

Mediterranean Baked Eggs

Frozen Broccoli

Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Broccoli Coconut Soup

Beef Broccoli with Rice