Having a well stocked pantry is absolute kitchen goals!! It makes cooking and baking so much more enjoyable when everything you need is already in the pantry. I’ve put together a list of the some of my essential baking items, non-perishables, spices, and the cooking oils that I like to keep my pantry stocked with. Having things on hand helps a ton! This will be a working list that I will update from time to time because I want you to have everything you need to create your dishes.
Baking
All Purpose flour
Bread flour
Almond flour
Cake flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Dark brown sugar
Cornstarch
Instant vanilla pudding dry mix
Molasses
Instant coffee
Confectioners sugar
Semi sweet chocolate baking bar
Chocolate chips
Evaporated milk
Sweetened condensed milk
Active dry yeast or Instant yeast
Pure vanilla extract
Grains & Pasta
Rice (Jasmine or parboiled)
Grits (stone, instant)
Cornmeal
Quinoa
Oats
Couscous
Crackers
Spaghetti
Penne
Lasagne
Ramen
Rigatoni
Porridge
Rolled oats
Farro
Bread crumbs
Non perishables & canned foods
A variety of dried beans
A variety of canned beans
A variety of canned or packaged fruit cups
Apple sauce
Jarred pasta sauce
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Dried nuts
Gelatin
Tuna
Salmon
Chicken
Olives
Canned tomatoes (diced & whole)
Broth
Stock
Peanut Butter
Distilled White vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
Soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Ketchup
Mustard
Fish sauce
Oyster sauce
Finishing sauces
Marinades
Dried Spices
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Allspice
Cardamom
Ginger
Nutmeg
Clove
Bay leaves
Creole
Cayenne
Parsley
Oregano
Basil
Herbs De Provence
Cinnamon
Thyme
Turmeric
Old Bay
Italian spice blend
Curry powder
Browning sauce
Crushed red pepper
Saffron
All purpose seasoning
Chicken boullion
Paprika
Cumin
Gumbo File
Cooking oils, vinegars, and wines
Vegetable oil
Peanut oil
Olive oil
EVOO
Grapeseed oil
Canola Oil
Avocado oil
Duck fat
Balsamic vinegar
Sunflower oil
Dry White wine
Dry Red wine
Rice vinegar
Red wine vinegar
White wine vinegar