How to Build Your Own Kitchen part 1


This is my pantry shelf, cleaned out. Really, it is. I know...scary.

This is a little list in progress for those who are moving into a new place (e.g. me!) just because I remember how overwhelmed I felt when I moved into this house and had to stock the kitchen for the first time. ("Hmm...What do I need?" EVERYTHING.)

These days, I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum--struggling to go back to the basics with my kitchen pantry. This list is my attempt to streamline. Of course, this list will change with time, but this is what I can think of off the top of my head. All other perishables like cheese, milk, vegetables and fruit should be bought frequently according your needs.

With these items in the kitchen, you can take over the world!! Muahahaha! Or, well...at least be able to make some nuclear bomb cookies and a killer meal.

Pantry
Pasta (Italian and/or Chinese)
Sundried tomatoes
1 can corn
1 can chopped tomatoes (15 or 28 oz)
1 can black beans
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
2 cans chicken broth
Dried mushrooms
Dried seaweed
Tofu in vacuum sealed box
Bags of tea (green, black, white, and herbals)
Peanut Butter
Yeast
White rice

1 Yellow onion
1 Head of garlic

Spice & Sauce Cabinet
Paprika
Garlic powder
Ginger
Cumin
Parsley
Cayenne and/or some sort of chili pepper
Kosher salt
Table salt
Black pepper

Soy Sauce
Balsamic vinegar
Red wine vinegar
Olive oil
Canola oil
Sesame oil

Baking Cabinet
Cinnamon
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Nutmeg
Cloves
Corn syrup
Molasses
Honey
Agave nectar

Flour
Oatmeal
Baking powder
Baking soda
Cream of tartar
Cocoa powder
Raisins
Dried cranberries
Chocolate chips
Almond slices
Walnuts
Sugar
Brown sugar
Powdered sugar

Refrigerator/Freezer

Ketchup
Mustard
Mayo
Fruit preserve
Butter
Green onions
Ginger
Bread
Chicken breast
Frozen dumplings

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