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Having a well-stocked and organized pantry makes cooking and meal planning so much easier. Even though a well-stocked pantry can be a large investment, if well planned it saves a substantial sum of money over the long run, letting you take advantage of sales and reducing wasted time and car trips, since you won’t need to run out and buy that one item you need to finish a meal.
Certainly you will want to modify this list to suit your own needs, but we all need to start somewhere!
Herbs and Spices
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- White Pepper
- Brazilian Pepper
- Szechuan Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Anise
- Basil
- Bay Leaves
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Curry Powder
- Fennel
- Garlic Powder
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Rubbed Sage
- Rosemary
- Savory
- Thyme
- Beef Bouillon
- Chicken Bouillon
- Vegetable Bouillon or Stock
Baking Supplies
- Almond Extract
- Baker’s Chocolate
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Brown Sugar
- Confectioner’s Sugar
- Corn Meal
- Corn Syrup
- Cornstarch
- Evaporated Milk
- Flour
- Oatmeal
- Vanilla Extract
- White Sugar
- Yeast
Liquids
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Canola Oil
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
- Red Cooking Wine
- Vegetable Oil
- White Cooking Wine
- White Vinegar
Sauces and Condiments
Gravys
- Old Fashion Turkey Gravy
- Basic Chicken Gravy
- Mushroom Pan Gravy
- Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
Savory Sauces
- Pumpkin Cream Sauce
- Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
- Basic White Sauce (Béchamel Sauce)
- Basic Cheese Sauce
- Red Chile Sauce
- Green Chile Sauce
- Horseradish
- Horseradish Cream
- Fresh Mint Sauce
- Hollandaise Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Pesto
- Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
- Pumpkin Cream Sauce
Sweet Sauces
- Crème Fraîche
- Hard Sauce
- Homemade Applesauce
- Apple Butter
- Cranberry-Orange-Ginger Relish
Mustards
- Sweet Hot Mustard
Marinades
- Teriyaki Sauce
Pepper
Salad Dressing
Salt
Soy Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce
Steak Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
Cans and Jars
- Applesauce
- Baked Beans
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Tuna
- Carrots
- Corn
- Fruits, such as canned peaches and fruit cocktail
- Green Beans
- Peanut Butter
- Peas
- Soups, especially cream soups for casseroles and broths
- Tomatoes
Packaged Goods
Storing packaged goods covers all bases—from hot breakfasts on the table in minutes to afternoon snacks the kids can eat when they get home from school.
Packaged goods for your kitchen pantry:
- Biscuit Mix
- Brownie Mix
- Cake Mix
- Cereal
- Cereal Bars
- Chips
- Coffee
- Crackers
- Gelatin
- Granola Bars
- Hot Chocolate Mix
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Oatmeal
- Instant Pudding
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Microwave Popcorn
- Muffin Mix
- Nuts
- Pancake Mix
- Salsa
- Stuffing Mix
- Taco Shells
Pasta and Rice
Look like you spent all day in the kitchen without having to labor over a hot stove. Cook quick, healthy dishes for your family with pasta and rice in your pantry. Low-fat spaghetti and meatballs and mushroom risotto are just two fast recipes you can prepare in 30 minutes.
Pasta and rice for your kitchen pantry:
- Angel Hair Pasta
- Brown Rice
- Elbow Macaroni
- Fettucini
- Spaghetti Noodles
- White Rice
Storage and Cooking Aids
Most of these products serve double duty in your kitchen, helping you coat foods with marinades, cover cooking foods in the oven and store your leftovers.
Storage and cooking aids for your kitchen pantry:
- Aluminum Foil
- Baker’s Parchment
- Plastic Baggies
- Plastic Wrap
- Wax Paper