Having a properly stocked pantry is an important thing for every foodie. Here are some items you should keep on hand at all times.
Grains and Pastas:
- Barley
- Basmati Rice
- Bread Crumbs (we have both panko and progresso original on hand)
- Couscous (I love the couscous selection at Whole Foods. But Far East also has some delicious options) Have some regular and Israeli on hand.
- Farro
- Lo Mein
- Long-grain rice
- Pasta (variety, I usually go with angel hair, elbows, shells, linguini)
Fresh foods:
- Arugula
- Avocados (a new favorite of mine.)
- Garlic (get this as a farmers market if you can, it will be the freshest…)
- Ginger
- Mixed Greens
- Onions (red, white, yellow)
- Shallots
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
Oils:
- Canola oil
- Peanut (or) walnut oil
- Variety of olive oils (some of our favorites are: Gremolata, Millers Blend, Tuscan Herb, Garlic Mushroom, Basil, Blood Orange)
Vinegars:
- Balsamic (we have these in abidance, from chocolate raspberry for dessert, to 25 year old aged balsamic, blueberry, meyer lemon & peach just to name a few)
- Cider vinegar
- Malt vinegar
- Red wine vinegar
Condiments:
- Dijon mustard
- Hoisin sauce
- Honey mustard
- Mayo
- Soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
Nuts and Dried fruits:
- Almonds
- Apricots
- Cashews
- Cranberries
- Cherries
- Dates
- Peanuts
- Pistachios
- Rasins
Dried herbs & spices:
- Basil (my favorite herb)
- Bay leaves (needed for most slow cooker soups)
- Caraway seeds
- Chili powder (this comes in different heats… so choose the best for you)
- Cinnamon, ground and sticks (my second favorite spice)
- Coriander
- Cumin, ground and seeds
- Garam Masala
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Rosemary
- Sesame Seeds
- Thyme
- Vanilla Beans (these come in different types, go your local spice shop for these)
Dried Beans:
- Cannelloni
- Pinto
- White Beans
- Split Peas (organic)
Canned/jarred foods:
- Beef Broth
- Chicken Broth (and stock)
- Diced Tomatoes
- Honey
- Olives
- Sun-dried Tomatoes
- Peas
- Pesto
Miscellaneous:
- Flour (All Purpose)
- Sugar (fructose, regular sugar, brown sugar)
- Tortillas (or naan bread in our case)
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