Pantry Staples: My Personal List Of Must-Have, Everyday Ingredients

Everyone can name the groceries that they absolutely love and simply cannot live without. Keep reading for an in depth list of the ingredients that I purchase regularly and always try to keep in my personal kitchen no matter the season. Each of these pantry staples truly holds a special place in my heart because they allow me to create tasty meals day after day.

DRIED SPICES

Bay Leaves
Black Peppercorns
Cayenne
Cinnamon
Coriander
Crushed Red Pepper
Cumin
Garlic Powder
Ginger
Himalayan Pink Salt
Nutmeg
Oregano
Smoked Paprika
Sea Salt
Thyme
Turmeric

OILS, VINEGARS, CONDIMENTS, & SAUCES

Organic Mayonnaise
Dijon Mustard
Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
Hot Sauces – All Types
Fish Sauce
Soy Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
Rice Wine Vinegar
White Vinegar
Avocado Oil
Coconut Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Toasted Sesame Oil
Grade A, Real Maple Syrup
Honey

CANNED & BOXED GOODS

Artichoke Hearts
Green Chilies
Organic Black Beans
Organic Garbanzo Beans
Organic Cannellini Beans
Organic Free Range, Chicken Stock
San Marzano Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Tuna, Sardines, and a Variety of Other Tasty Tinned Fish

JARRED GOODS

Capers
Kalamata Olives
Tahini
Raspberry Preserves

DRY GOODS

Crackers – A Vast Assortment
Pasta – Mostly Pappardelle, Spaghetti, & Gnocchi
Nuts – Mostly Walnuts, Cashews, & Almonds
Organic Free Trade, Coffee Beans
Rice – Mostly Organic White Jasmine, Brown Jasmine, & Basmati
Farro
Lentils
Quinoa

BAKING ESSENTIALS

Organic All Purpose Flour
Organic Whole Wheat Flour
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Organic Brown Sugar
Organic Cane Sugar
Organic Powdered Cane Sugar
Unsalted Butter
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Vanilla Extract
Sprinkles 🙂

And although frozen, refrigerated, & fresh ingredients don’t typically count as pantry items – I figured I would just list these other important essentials that I also, always try to keep in stock!

REFRIGERATED FOODS

Cheese – A Vast Assortment but I usually try to always have Brie, Extra Sharp Cheddar, Parmesan, and Cream Cheese on hand
Organic Chicken Thighs
Organic Free Range, Jumbo Brown Eggs
Organic Half & Half
Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef
Organic Grass-Fed Salted Butter
Whole Fat Greek Yogurt
Smoked Salmon

FROZEN FOODS

Organic Spinach
Organic Corn
Organic Peas
Organic Berries
Unsalted Butter
Puff Pastry

ORGANIC PRODUCE

Bananas
Berries
Fuji Apples
Lemons
Lettuces & Leafy Greens
Garlic
Ginger
Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
Persian Cucumbers
Petite Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Yellow Onion
Red Onion

FRESH HERBS

I mostly use what I have growing in the garden which is quite an assortment 🙂
However – I tend to purchase mint, chives, basil, and parsley the most if/when my plants are struggling at home.