Pantry

Listed below are some of the items/ingredients I use most often and always have in my kitchen. I’ve compiled this list for you because it makes cooking so much easier if you have some of the basics on-hand and, for the most part, these are ingredients that last. If there is an item or ingredient that I haven’t included but you see in recipes that interest you, I suggest you buy it. I bet you’ll use it and enjoy having it at-the-ready!

  • PRODUCE
    • Shallots
    • Garlic
    • Ginger (fresh)
    • Frozen Crushed Ginger – Dorot Gardens at Trader Joe’s
    • Lemons/Limes
    • Eggs (Large, free range, organic when possible)
    • Milk
    • Heavy Whipping Cream
    • Butter (Salted & Unsalted) can be kept in freezer too
    • Onions (Sweet white and Red)
    • Scallions
    • Carrots
    • Celery
    • Potatoes
    • Parmesan Cheese (either freshly grated or a block)
    • Fresh Mozzarella
    • Goat Cheese
  • SEASONING & SPICES
    • Kosher Salt
    • Peppercorn w Grinder and Pre-ground Pepper
    • Garlic Powder
    • Garlic Salt
    • Turmeric
    • Paprika
    • Sesame Seeds
    • Mustard Seeds
    • Mustard Powder
    • Ground Coriander
    • Dried Rosemary
    • Chili Powder
    • Dried Oregano
    • Fennel Seeds and Ground Fennel
    • Cumin Seeds and Ground Cumin
    • Cayenne Pepper
    • Bay Leaves
    • Montreal Steak Seasoning –McCormick
    • Montreal Chicken Seasoning – McCormick
  • SAUCES & CONDIMENTS
    • Hot Sauce – Frank’s Red Hot
    • Worcestershire sauce – Lea & Perrin’s
    • Ketchup
    • Dijon Mustard – Grey Poupon
    • Mayonnaise
    • Fish Sauce – Viet Huong Three Crabs
    • Coconut Milk and/or Coconut Cream (Cans)
    • Red Curry Paste – Thai Kitchen
    • Mirin – Mizkan Honteri
    • Sweet Chili Sauce
    • Balsamic Syrup (also known as Balsamic Glaze or Blaze)
  • OILS &VINEGARS
    • Olive oil, extra virgin
    • Canola and/or Vegetable
    • Peanut Oil
    • Sesame Oil
    • White Wine Vinegar
    • Rice Wine Vinegar-Marukan
    • Red Wine Vinegar
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • GRAINS, NUTS & STARCHES
    • White and Brown Rice, Jasmine and/or Basmati
    • Rice Noodles (fresh and dry)
    • Quinoa
    • Pecans, Almonds, Pistachios, Pine Nuts
    • Peanut Butter/Almond Butter
    • Corn Starch
    • Potato Starch
    • Unsweetened Coconut Flakes or Chips
  • SWEETENERS
    • Honey
    • Maple Syrup
    • Granulated Sugar – Domino
    • Confectioners Sugar –Domino
    • Dark Brown Sugar –Domino
    • Light Brown Sugar – Domino
  • CANS & JARS
    • Anchovies
    • Capers
    • San Marzano Tomatoes – Cento
    • Marinara Sauce – Trader Joe’s
    • Tomato Paste –Cento
    • Fruit Jams and Preserves
    • Soup Bouillon Paste or boxed soup
  • GLUTEN FREE-SPECIFIC ITEMS
    • Gluten Free Flour – Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour, King Arthur’s
    • Gluten Free Italian Pasta – Bio Naturae brand (I’m always trying new brands though!)
    • Rice Noodles, all different brands, both dry and fresh (Almost always gluten free, be sure to check package ingredients)
    • Gluten Free Soy Sauce –San J (organic)
    • Mini Brazilian Rolls – Brazi Bites variety of flavors in the freezer section
    • Gluten Free Frozen Pizza – Sabatasso’s plain, sold 3 pizzas in a box at Costco
    • Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets in the freezer section- Trader Joe’s
    • Gluten Free Bread – Udi’s
    • Gluten Free Bread Crumbs – Ian’s and WatUSee
    • Gluten Free Crackers – Trader Joe’s Crispbread,  Mary’s Gone Crackers
  • FOOD STORAGE ITEMS
    • Tin Foil – regular and heavy duty
    • Plastic Wrap
    • Parchment Paper
    • Ziploc Bags – assorted sizes