My Kitchen Staples

With the right ingredients, you can elevate any meal to burst with flavor. I always have these ingredients on hand and mix and match them for different recipes. Once you have the basics stocked, cooking for everyone is easy (or at least easier).

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Spices & Seasonings | Oils & Vinegars | Pantry | Dry Goods | Nuts & Seeds | Fridge & Freezer Staples | Etc. | Nice-to-haves

I’ve linked some of my favorite products below (that if you’ve been around for a long time you’ll recognize). If you’d rather take the list with you to the store, here’s your checklist!

Kitchen Staples Checklist

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Spices & Seasonings

• Sea Salt

• Black Peppercorns

• Garlic Powder

• Onion Powder

• Oregano

• Sweet Paprika with Oil

• Ground Cumin

• Ground Turmeric

• Za’atar

• Vanilla Paste

• Nutritional Yeast

Oils & Vinegars

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Avocado Oil

• Toasted Sesame Oil

• Coconut Oil

• White Vinegar

• Rice Vinegar

• Red Wine Vinegar

Pantry

• Tomato Paste

• Tomato Sauce

• Rice

• Dried Pasta

• Chickpeas

• Medjool Dates

• Vegetable Broth

• Honey 

Dry Goods

• All-Purpose Flour

• Granulated Sugar

• Whole Oats

• Baking Powder

• Baking Soda

• Dark chocolate Chips

Nuts & Seeds

• Raw, unsalted cashews

• Pumpkin Seeds

• Sesame Seeds

• Sliced Almonds

Fridge & Freezer Staples

• White Miso Paste

• Dijon Mustard

• Mayonnaise

• Tamari or Soy Sauce

• Maple Syrup

• Pickles, Olives, and/or Capers

• Tahini

• Bone Broth (freezer)

• Sourdough (freezer)

Etc.

• Garlic

• Lemons

• Onions and/or shallots

Nice-to-haves

Fridge & Freezer

• Mini Cucumbers

• Whole Milk Cottage Cheese

• Fresh Herbs (Cilantro, parsley, dill)

• Eggs

• Pita (freezer)

• Frozen Edamame

• Other frozen veg

Pantry

• Grains - Farro, Freekeh, Bulgur, Quinoa, Lentils

• Soba Noodles

• Jarred Artichokes

• Canned Tuna

• Breadcrumbs

• Nut Butter

Photo: Ashley Sears