Cooking can be fun or a chore...make it a more pleasant experience having a properly stocked pantry.  You won't find yourself running to the store everytime you start to cook...prepare a meal at a moment's notice!

Keeping all these items on hand means you can prepare a meal without going to the store and you have food on hand for any emergency.  Learn to use and rotate your food supply.  Use what you have on hand and shop to replace and you will always have fresh items in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer.

 Staples:

Flour
White Sugar
Brown Sugar
Cornmeal
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Cornstarch
Baking Chocolate Bars
Chocolate Chips
Crisco Shortening
Olive Oil
Canola Oil
Molasses
Karo Light Corn Syrup
Karo Dark Corn Syrup
Maple Syrup
Honey
Baking Spray

 Dairy

Milk
Butter
Eggs
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Half and Half
Heavy Whipping Cream
Buttermilk

 Condiments
Worcestershire Sauce
Catsup
Soy Sauce
Frank's Hot Sauce
Mayonnaise
Spicy Brown Mustard
Dijon Mustard
Olives
Sweet Pickle Relish
Capers
Apple Cider Vinegar
White Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar 

 Canned or Boxed Goods

Tomato Sauce
Chicken Broth
Beef Broth
Chilis en Adobo
Roasted Red Peppers
Anchovies
White Rice
Brown Rice
Assorted Pastas
Assorted Dried Beans

 

Spices and Seasonings

 

Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
Thyme
Rosemary
Bay Leaves
Oregano
Poultry Seasoning
Cayenne Pepper

Fruits and Vegetables

Onions
Celery
Peppers
Carrots
Cucumbers
Italian Parsley
Garlic
Tomatoes
Lemons
Oranges
Limes
Apples

Meats in Freezer

Ground Beef
Bacon
Sausage
Chicken Breasts
Chicken Thighs & Legs
Chicken Wing Drumettes 
Whole Chicken
Sirloin Steak
Beef Chuck Roast
Stew Meat
Round Steak
Pork Roast
Ham
Salmon
Shrimp