Having these commonly used staple goods, canned/dry foods, and spices & seasonings on hand at all times really helps make cooking a breeze, even if you can get to the store right away. These are things we always keep in our cupboards. Print this page for a handy checklist as you stock up to fill your kitchen cabinets with all your essential stored commodities.
Everyday Staple Goods
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Barbecue (BBQ) Sauce
- Chocolate (powdered baking)
- Chocolate Chips (dark)
- Chocolate Chips (milk)
- Cocoa Powder
- Cooking Spray (non-stick)
- Cornmeal
- Corn Starch (powder)
- Crackers (various)
- Flour (white)
- Flour (self rising)
- Honey
- Ketchup
- Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice
- Maple Syrup (100% pure)
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard (dijon)
- Mustard (yellow)
- Nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- Oatmeal (steel cut)
- Oatmeal (whole oats)
- Oil (canola, olive, sesame, vegetable, etc.)
- Pancake Mix
- Peanut Butter
- Shortening
- Sugar (brown)
- Sugar (granulated white)
- Sugar (powdered)
- Vinegar (apple cider)
- Vinegar (balsamic)
- Vinegar (white)
Canned and Packaged Foods
- Beans (black)
- Beans (great northern)
- Beans (kidney)
- Bean (garbanzo)
- Beans (pinto)
- Broth (beef, chicken, vegetable)
- Brownie Mix
- Cake Mix
- Capers (jar)
- Frosting (canned)
- Fruit (canned)
- Gelatin (flavored and plain)
- Gravy Mixes (dry)
- Milk (powdered)
- Mushrooms (canned)
- Pastas (dry)
- Pasta Sauces
- Peppers (roasted, jar)
- Potatoes (canned)
- Potatoes (dry)
- Rice (basmati, brown, jasmine, white)
- Salmon (canned)
- Salsa (jars)
- Soup Mixes (dry)
- Tuna (canned)
Seasonings and Spices
- Basil
- Bay Leaves
- Black Pepper
- Bouillon Cubes (beef, chicken, vegan)
- Cayenne Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Curry Paste
- Curry Powder
- Dill
- Garam Masala
- Garlic Powder
- Ginger
- Hoisen Sauce
- Mint
- Mustard (dry)
- Nutmeg
- Onion Powder
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Salt (sea)
- Soy Sauce
- Thyme
- Vanilla
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Yeast