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Pantry Essentials — What to Stock up on

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

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