When one is first starting out, it is difficult to know what to stock and what to purchase for special dishes. The following is a list of items that would provide a full and expansive larder for private consumption and unexpected guests. However, one need not carry all of these items all at once, but focus on what you currently use every day or every week and gradually incorporate the other items into your grocery list and diet.
None of these items are exotic or super expensive, merely representing the well rounded, well-stocked pantry. Apart from the fresh produce and dairy, most items should experience a long shelf life and come in handy during cases of unexpected hospitality or emergency as well:
Dairy
Table Cheese – soft
Table Cheese - hard
American Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Parmesan (chunk or shredded)
Butter, cubes
Margarine
Milk (2% is good)
Half-and-Half
Cream Cheese (2)
Sour Cream
Clotted Cream
Cottage Cheese
Yogurt
Eggs, boiled ( ½ doz)
Eggs, raw (1 doz)
Produce
Bananas
Apples
Potatoes
Onion
Garlic
Green Peppers
Chili Peppers
Mushrooms
Celery
Carrots
Cabbage
Lettuce
Citrus
Lemon Juice
Table Squash
Tomatoes, Roma
Black Olives
Green Olives
Herbs, Fresh
Basil
Mint
Chives
Dill
Parsley
Cilantro
Rosemary
Sun-dried Tomatoes
Walnuts
Peanuts, unsalted
Ginger Root
Dried Herbs & Spices
Cinnamon
Saigon Cinnamon
Cloves, whole
Nutmeg, whole
Summer Savory
Thyme
Bay leaves
Chili Flakes
Peppercorns, black
Peppercorns, mixed
Salt, Sea salt
Salt, Table
Cumin
Sage, ground
Vanilla
Almond
Maple
Peppermint
Cajun Seasoning Mix
Jerked Seasoning Mix
Seasoning Salt
Chili Powder
Paprika, smoked
Saffron
Star Anise
Chinese 5 Seasoning Mix
Chai Seasoning
Instant Coffee
Sesame Seed
Celery Seed
Poppy Seed
Ginger
Yeast
Baking Supplies
Flour
Corn starch
Corn Meal
Sugar
Honey
Brown Sugar
Powdered Sugar
Raisins
Chocolate Chips
Molasses
Corn Syrup, light
Baking Powder
Evaporated Milk (2)
Sweetened Condensed Milk (2)
Marshmallows (large)
Baking Soda
Baking Chocolate (powder)
Jell-O (raspberry and orange)
Whole Wheat Flour
Oatmeal
Olive Oil
Vegetable or Canola Oil
Apple Sauce (2)
Truffle Oil
Lard
Shortening
Potato Flakes
Soy Sauce
Hot Sauce
Ketchup
Mustard, Plain
Mustard, Fancy
Banana Ketchup
Vinegar, white
Vinegar, Wine
Vinegar, Sugar Cane
Vinegar, Balsamic
Steak Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
Fish Sauce
Barbecue Sauce
Raspberry, Chili Aioli
Dill Pickles
Dill relish
Sweet relish
Caviar Spread
Nutella
Peanut Butter
Almond Paste
Orange Marmalade
Raspberry Jam
Apricot Jam
Beef Bouillon cubes
Chicken Bouillon cubes
Chicken Broth, canned
Beef Broth, canned
Tomatoes, whole, canned
Herring, smoked
Pasta & Grains
Shells, large
Shells, small
Spaghetti
Penne
Lasagna
Macaroni, large
Macaroni, small
Farfalle or Bows
Egg Noodles
Quinoa
Vegetable Meat Substitute
Rice, Jasmine long-grain
Rice, wild rice mix
Ramen Noodles
Rice Noodles
Fettuccini, white
Fettuccini, green
Sunflower Seeds
Pine Nuts
Wheat Berries
Soda Crackers
Oyster Crackers
Graham Crackers
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