Here’s what you’ll almost always find:
Pantry
canned tomatoes (crushed, whole, sauce, diced)
tomato paste
bread crumbs (plain, italian, panko)
black olives
salsa
green chiles
chicken broth
beef broth
beans (black, kidney, cannellini, garbanzo, pinto)
lentils
barley
corn
beets
sauerkraut
artichoke hearts (marinated and packed in water)
roasted red peppers
solid white tuna packed in water (Bumblebee, always)
canned salmon
polenta
pasta (we prefer Dreamfield, so it limits our shape choices…so I buy other brands if I need something specific, like orzo, etc.)
whole wheat couscous
brown rice
nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
peanut butter
almond butter
Ritz crackers (mainly because Bella likes them with PB&J)
steel cut oats
dried figs, cranberries, apricots, raisins, crystallized ginger
sweetened condensed milk
evaporated milk
honey
semi-sweet chocolate chips
coconut
onions (red, yellow)
garlic
avocado
potatoes
tomatoes
bananas
lemons
limes
Spices/Herbs/Ingredients
table salt
sea salt
kosher salt
black pepper/peppercorns
basil
parsley
oregano
italian seasoning
herbs de provence
garlic powder
onion powder
crushed red pepper
chipotle red pepper flakes
paprika
cumin
coriander
cardamom
beef and chicken bouillon cubes
fennel seed
celery seed
thyme
sage
rosemary
cayenne
cajun seasoning
blackened seasoning
Old Bay seasoning
bay leaf
Adobo seasoning
curry powder
lemon pepper
nutmeg (whole and powdered)
five spice powder
allspice
cloves (whole and ground)
ginger (ground)
cinnamon (ground and sticks)
pumpkin pie spice
anise
vanilla extract
almond extract
mint extract
rum extract
cream of tartar
cornstarch
AP flour
granulated sugar
brown sugar
confectioners’ sugar
baking soda
baking powder
food coloring
unsweetened cocoa powder
rainbow sprinkles and similar
decorating gels
baking cups, small and standard
Condiments
extra virgin olive oil
vegetable oil
canola oil
sesame oil
red wine vinegar
white wine vinegar
apple cider vinegar
balsamic vinegar (dark and white)
rice wine vinegar
Marsala wine
soy sauce (low sodium)
worcestershire sauce
hoisin sauce
ketchup
mayonnaise
yellow mustard
spicy brown mustard
dijon mustard
Fridge
lettuce (usually romaine, iceberg)
cucumbers
baby carrots
celery
mushrooms
parsley
basil
cilantro
tortillas (low carb from Trader Joe’s)
milk (skim for us, organic 1% for Bella)
half and half
butter
sour cream
eggs
horseradish
cream cheese
yogurt (nonfat greek, organic lowfat for Bella)
grated pecorino romano
american cheese
cheddar cheese
mozzarella cheese (fresh, shredded)
ricotta cheese
hot cherry peppers
jalapeno slices
olives (green, mixed)
relish
jelly (low sugar grape, low sugar strawberry)
Freezer
chicken (boneless breasts, thighs, bone-in pieces)
ground beef.
shrimp
sausage (italian, chicken)
pork chops (boneless)
pierogies
mini cheese ravioli
four cheese ravioli (Kirkland rocks!)
tortellini (cheese)
broccoli florets
cauliflower
chopped spinach
green beans
corn
blueberries
strawberries
my sauce, in small containers…4-5 servings (marinara, bolognese, vodka)
