Pantry Items

Here is the pantry items that I suggest you have on hand. I'm sure I forgot something, so ask questions if you need to do so.

I will be trying some new recipes this week so I will post one if I have found a spectacular one. Happy Cooking!


Pantry Lists

Items listed are for dry goods, cold foods and frozen foods.

Novice Cook
Salt (sea salt preferred- I use Real Salt.)
Ground Black Pepper
All Purpose flour
Sugar
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Your choice of cake mixes-at least 2 in stock
Granulated Garlic
Onion Powder
Olive Oil
Canola Oil
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chili powder
Dried basil
Dried parsley
Canned tomatoes
Cream of chicken soup (4)
Cream of mushroom soup (4)
White Rice
Shortening
White vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
Light brown sugar
Cinnamon
Popcorn
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Macaroni
Your choice of pasta
Jar of your choice of marinara
Plain Bread crumbs
Italian bread crumbs
Chicken broth
Beef broth
Ketchup
Mayonnaise (Duke’s ONLY)
Yellow mustard
Eggs
Butter (always unsalted)
Baking potatoes
Cheddar cheese
Bacon
Sour cream


Average Cook
Anything on the previous list adding the following:
Dried mustard powder
Italian seasoning
Chicken Stock
Beef Stock
Brown Mustard
Dijon Mustard
Bragg’s Amino Acids (use as Worcestershire sauce)
Your choice of honey (I use Sage or Tupelo, but prefer Sage.)
Bag salad
Onions
Fresh garlic head
Chicken breasts
Fresh carrots
Broccoli Florets or Spears (can be fresh or frozen)
Ranch dressing mix
Beefy onion or onion soup mix


Experienced cook
Anything on the previous list adding the following:
Mushrooms,
Green pepper
Red pepper
Balsamic Vinegar
Chipotle peppers in a can of adobo sauce
Cilantro
Fresh Thyme
Fresh flat leaf parsley
Heavy cream
Half and half
Kosher salt
Peppercorns (to be freshly ground)
Cheesecloth
Parchment paper
Extra virgin olive oil
Pecans
Panko bread crumbs
Orange Juice
Cumin
Coriander
Dill
Teriyaki Sauce
Soy Sauce
Fresh Garlic
Red Wine Vinegar
Champagne Vinegar
Rice Wine Vinegar
Sesame Oil
White Wine Vinegar
Truffle Oil (if you can afford it; it’s very expensive)
Saffron (also very expensive)