Basic Pantry List
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Baking Products
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- White Granulated and Brown Sugar
- Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour
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Refrigerator Basics
- Butter
- Cheese: Cheddar, feta, Parmesan, mozzarella, Goat
- Milk: 1 percent and coffee cream
- Plain yogurt
- Sour cream
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Freezer Basics
- Frozen fruit: blackberries, blueberries, peaches, strawberries
- Frozen vegetables: broccoli, corn, peas, spinach
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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