Basic Pantry List

  • Oils, Vinegars and Condiments
    • Oils: Extra-virgin olive oil, canola oil or safflower/sunflower oil, toasted sesame
    • Vinegars: balsamic, white wine, red wine, Sherry & rice
    • Ketchup
    • Mayonnaise
    • Mustard, Dijon and stone ground
    • Soy sauce
    • Chili paste
    • Hot sauce
    • Worcestershire sauce
  • Seasonings
    • Salt, table and coarse, such as Fleur de Sel
    • Black peppercorns
    • Dried herbs and spices: bay leaves, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, cumin, ground coriander, oregano, paprika, rosemary, thyme leaves, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, nutmeg
    • Spice blends: chili powder, curry powder, Herbes de Provence, Italian seasoning
    • Vanilla extract
  • Canned Goods and Bottled Items
    • Canned beans: black, cannellini, great northern, chickpeas, kidney
    • Capers
    • Olives, green and Kalamata
    • Peanut Butter
    • Jams, Jellies and Honey
    • Stock, Chicken, beef and vegetable
    • Tomatoes, whole and diced. Tomato sauce and paste
    • Salsa
    • Canned Salmon and canned Tuna
  • Grains and Legumes
    • Breadcrumbs, regular and Panko
    • Couscous and Bulgar
    • Dried Lentils
    • Dried Pasta, thin through fat
    • Rice: White, Arborio, brown basmati and wild
    • Quinoa, Spelt or Barley
    • Rolled Oats
  • Baking Products
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • White Granulated and Brown Sugar
    • Cornstarch
    • All-purpose flour
  • Refrigerator Basics
    • Butter
    • Cheese: Cheddar, feta, Parmesan, mozzarella, Goat
    • Milk: 1 percent and coffee cream
    • Plain yogurt
    • Sour cream
  • Freezer Basics
    • Frozen fruit: blackberries, blueberries, peaches, strawberries
    • Frozen vegetables: broccoli, corn, peas, spinach
  • Storage Produce
    • Garlic
    • Onions: red, yellow, green and shallots
    • Potatoes: Russet and Yukon Gold
    • Dried fruit: raisins, apples, apricots
    • Nuts or seeds: almonds, walnuts, peanuts, sunflower, pumpkin