There's no such thing as the perfect pantry, but here's a good start. It's a list of shelf-stable and frozen foods that are used in the AHA recipes you'll find in the Delicious Decisions Cookbook.
Use this list as a guide to stock your kitchen. With a pantry full of the basics, you can simplify your shopping list and buy only the fresh ingredients as you need them. Most of the items are available from your local grocery store. A few items can be found at health-food stores.
Frozen Foods to Foods
• Artichoke hearts
• Asian-style frozen vegetables
• Asparagus, cut, no-salt added
• Broccoli, florets, and chopped, no-salt-added
• Brussels sprouts, no-salt-added
• Carrots, whole baby, no-salt-added
• Cauliflower, florets, no-salt-added
• Corn, no-salt-added
• Green beans, Italian-style, cut, no-salt-added
• Lima beans
• Loose-pack vegetables, no-salt-added
• Mixed vegetables, no-salt-added
• Orange juice concentrate, unsweetened
• Pearl onions, no-salt-added
• Peas, no-salt-added
• Pineapple-orange juice concentrate, unsweetened
• Rhubarb, cut
• Spinach, chopped, no-salt-added
