Sunday, February 10, 2008

Stuff I HAVE to have in my pantry

One of the things I first struggled with when I moved out on my own and began cooking was keeping things on hand that I could use in almost any recipe. This list is sort of tailored to my own tastes, but I have found that I can use almost any recipe or make anything as long as I have these items in my pantry at all times:
  • artichokes - canned or jarred (currently I have frozen so I'm out of those in the pantry)
  • almonds - slivered
  • beans - canned - red, kidney, black, great northern, chili
  • beef broth
  • bread crumbs (plain - you can add Italian seasoning to it if you're making meatballs)
  • chicken broth
  • corn meal
  • corn starch
  • corn syrup
  • honey
  • white cooking wine
  • red cooking wine
  • vinegar
  • apple cider vinegar
  • flour
  • sugar
  • brown sugar
  • shortening
  • tapioca
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • blended oil
  • brown rice
  • white rice
  • wheat penne
  • wheat angel hair pasta
  • wheat lasagna noodles
  • diced tomatoes - at least four cans at all times
  • mac and cheese
  • golden raisins
  • couscous
  • lentils (this is a new one for me)
  • sesame oil
  • peanut oil
  • rice vinegar
  • chocolate chips
  • balsamic vinegar
  • reduced fat jif peanut butter

Is there anything that you have to have that didn't make my list?

3 comments:

Susan said...

Seriously, you are crazy:)

I would also have to add the following:
Chili Powder
Cumin
Peppercorn
Garlic
Active Yeast
Basil
Oregano

Not as indepth as yours, but I think you captured the whole store anyways! You are so funny

Neltner said...

That's the stuff I keep in my spice cabinent:)

Susan said...

OH! Well clearly I need a bigger kitchen! One that has a pantry AND a spice cabinet:)