My Pantry

I wish my pantry looked like this!

I have had a lot of requests lately for a list of my spices that I use regularly.  I have also been getting e-mails from readers who want to know what I keep in my pantry, refrigerator, and baking shelf.  Keep in mind I have been a food blogger since 2008 and I have made a lot of recipes so my pantry is well stocked.  Below is what I have on hand right now but it changes with the seasons and what is fresh and available.  I also try to use organic when possible and free range/organic/cage free meat, dairy, and eggs.

You don’t need to have everything I have, this is just to give you some ideas for your own pantry to suit you and your families tastes.  I hope it helps!

 

Spices:

  • Sea salt
  • Salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • Ground black pepper
  • White pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Chile powder
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Thyme
  • Sage
  • Dill
  • Tarragon
  •  Mint
  • Curry
  • Turmeric
  • Celery Seed
  • Saffron
  • Dried mustard
  • Sesame seeds
  • Snider’s Prime Rib Rub
  • McCormick Steak Rub

Baking Spices:

  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg (fresh & dried)
  • Ground cloves
  • Whole cloves
  • Vanilla Beans
  • Vanilla extract
  • Lemon extract
  • Coconut extract
  • Almond extract
  • Mint Extract

Baking Supplies:

  • Flour
  • Whole wheat flour
  • Corn meal
  • Sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Powdered sugar
  • Course sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Cocoa powder
  • Molasses
  • Evaporated milk
  • Condensed milk
  • Chocolate chips (semi sweet, milk, and white)
  • Bakers chocolate
  • Shredded coconut
  • Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, peanuts)
  • Food coloring
  • Cake/cupcake sprinkles
  • Cupcake papers
  • Candles

Cooking Supplies:

  • Olive oil
  • Canola oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Canola cooking spray
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • Vinegar (Season rice, distilled, apple cider, balsamic, red wine, white wine, white balsamic)

Pantry:

  • Chicken broth
  • Beef broth
  • Panko crumbs (plain & Italian seasoned)
  • Bread crumbs
  • Canned whole green chiles
  • Black olives
  • Kalamata olives
  • Marinated artichoke hearts
  • Anchovies
  • Canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, whole)
  • Tomato sauce
  • Tomato paste
  • Marinara
  • Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, orzo, lasagna)
  • Canned beans (black, refried, kidney, pinto, cannelloni)
  • Jasmine rice
  • Brown rice
  • French’s onions
  • Onions (sweet yellow & red)
  • Potatoes (fingerling, russet, red, baby Dutch)
  • Tomatoes (vine ripened & grape)
  • Shallots
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Oranges
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Bananas
  • Limes
  • Lemons
  • Grapefruit

Freezer:

  • Lean Bacon
  • Turkey sausage
  • Turkey Italian sausage
  • Flank steak
  • Chuck roasts
  • Chicken breasts
  • Chicken thighs
  • Pork chops
  • Pork tenderloin
  • Peas
  • Corn
  • Edamame
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Pine nuts

Refrigerator:

  • Milk
  • Fresh veggies (carrots, celery, mixed greens, asparagus, green beans, baby spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, green onions)
  • Fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, raspberries, blueberries, melon)
  • Fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, parsley, thyme)
  • Cheese (Parmesan, feta, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, cotija)
  • Eggs
  • Butter (salted & unsalted)
  • Sour cream
  • Mustard (yellow, whole grain, and Dijon)
  • Ketchup
  • Olive oil mayonnaise
  • Soy sauce
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Hot sauce (Frank’s)
  • Pickles (sweet & dill)
  • Roasted red peppers