An organized pantry is useful only if it helps you make dinner. Instead of buying a matching set of jars, group the ingredients that can become real meals. Beans, oats, lentils and grains are a practical starting point because each can do several jobs in a home kitchen.
Take an honest inventory
Pull one shelf at a time. Check packaging, storage directions and dates, and discard damaged or compromised items. Do not combine old and new dry goods before checking both packages. Keep the original cooking instructions or photograph them if you transfer food to a container.
Write down what
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