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Cooking 101

List of Pantry Essentials

Giving Life to Your Shelves

Essential Grains, Pastas and Beans for Your Pantry

  • brown rice
  • arborio rice
  • jasmine rice
  • spaghetti
  • rigatoni
  • orzo
  • farfalle
  • egg noodles
  • canned pinto beans
  • garbonzo beans
  • black beans
  • dried white beans
  • lentil beans
  • kidney beans
  • cous cous
  • quinoa
  • bulgur
  • polenta
  • russet potatoes

Essential Vegetables for Your Pantry

  • canned artichoke hearts
  • jarred roasted peppers
  • capers
  • canned and jarred olives
  • canned corn
  • canned pineapple
  • tomato paste
  • chopped canned tomatoes
  • sun dried tomatoes
  • dried mushrooms
  • prunes
  • dried apricots
  • raisins
  • applesauce
  • citrus fruits
  • onions
  • garlic

Essential Broths, Stocks, and Soups for Your Pantry

  • low sodium chicken broth
  • beef broth
  • vegetable broth
  • clam juice
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • tomato soup
  • cream of chicken soup
  • cream of celery soup
  • canned tuna

Essential Oils, Vinegars and Seasonings for Your Pantry

  • olive oil
  • canola oil
  • sesame oil
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • balsamic vinegar
  • sherry vinegar
  • cider vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • mustard
  • mayonnaise
  • barbeque sauce
  • ketchup
  • salsa
  • pesto
  • tapenade
  • chutney
  • cooking spray
  • teriyaki sauce
  • hot sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • anchovy paste
  • white wine

Essential Baking Goods for Your Pantry

  • granulated sugar
  • brown sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • cornstarch
  • cornmeal
  • whole nuts
  • sliced nuts
  • candied nuts
  • cornflakes
  • breadcrumbs
  • almond extract
  • vanilla extract
  • graham crackers
  • honey