Basic Pantry 101

While a good shopping list is the key to a quick and painless trip to the supermarket, a well-stocked pantry is the best way to ensure that you'll have most of what you'll need to cook once you get home.

Oils, Vinegars and Condiments

  • Oils: canola oil, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted sesame

  • Vinegars: balsamic, distilled white, red wine, rice

  • Ketchup

  • Mayonnaise

  • Dijon mustard

  • Soy sauce

  • Chili paste

  • Hot sauce

  • Worcestershire

Seasonings

  • Kosher salt

  • 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, Italian seasoning

  • Vanilla extract

Canned Goods and Bottled Items

  • Canned beans: black, cannellini, chickpeas, kidney

  • Capers

  • Olives

  • Peanut butter

  • Preserves or jelly

  • Low-sodium stock or broth

  • Canned tomatoes

  • Tomatoes, canned and paste

  • Salsa

  • Tuna fish

Grains and Legumes

  • Breadcrumbs: regular, panko

  • Couscous

  • Dried lentils

  • Pasta: regular, whole wheat

  • Rice

  • Rolled oats

  • One other dried grain: try barley, millet, quinoa or wheatberries

Baking Products

  • Baking powder

  • Baking soda

  • Brown sugar

  • Cornstarch

  • All-purpose flour

  • Granulated sugar

  • Honey

Refrigerator Basics

  • Butter

  • Cheese: sharp cheddar, feta, Parmesan, mozzarella

  • Large eggs

  • Milk

  • Plain yogurt

  • Corn tortillas

Freezer Basics

  • Frozen fruit: blackberries, blueberries, peaches, strawberries

  • Frozen vegetables: broccoli, bell pepper and onion mix, corn, edamame, peas, spinach

Storage Produce

  • Garlic

  • Onions (red, yellow)

  • Potatoes

  • Dried fruit: raisins, apples, apricots

  • Nuts or seeds: almonds, peanuts, sunflower
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