Pantry Essentials Checklist

Having a well-stocked pantry and fridge is like money in the bank. With basic supplies on hand, you'll be equally prepared to put together a family-friendly meal or a last-minute dinner for friends. The trick is figuring out what to lay by and what you can live without.

Pantry Essentials Pantry Essentials
  • Basics

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  • Kosher salt

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  • Fine salt

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  • Black peppercorns

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  • Extra virgin olive oil

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  • Vegetable oil

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  • Apple cider vinegar

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  • Red wine vinegar

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  • Balsamic or sherry vinegar

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  • Rice vinegar (unseasoned)

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  • Baking

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  • Flour: all purpose, whole wheat or pastry

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  • Baking soda

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  • Baking powder

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  • Cream of tartar

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  • Cocoa powder (unsweetened)

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  • Chocolate: chips or bar

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  • Evaporated milk

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  • Pure vanilla extract

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  • Sweeteners

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  • Granulated sugar

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  • Confectioners' sugar

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  • Brown sugar

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  • Maple syrup

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  • Honey

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  • Agave syrup

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  • Drinks

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  • Coffee

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  • Tea

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  • Rice and Grains

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  • Long-grain white rice

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  • Brown rice

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  • Grains: bulgur, quinoa, couscous or farro

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  • Pasta: standard, whole grain, rice noodles or egg noodles

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  • Polenta

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  • Breadcrumbs: plain or panko

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  • Snacks and Cereals

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  • Crackers

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  • Tortillas

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  • Cookies or biscuits

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  • Pretzels

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  • Marshmallows

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  • Popcorn kernels

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  • Dried fruit: raisins, apricots or cherries

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  • Seeds: sunflower, flax, chia or hemp

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  • Peanut butter or almond butter

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  • Applesauce

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  • Breakfast cereal

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  • Old-fashioned rolled oats

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  • Canned Goods

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  • Chicken broth

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  • Beans: cannellini, navy, chickpeas or black

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  • Vegetables: hominy, corn or green beans

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  • Olives or capers

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  • Chiles: chipotles in adobo or pickled jalapenos

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  • Salsa

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  • Tomatoes

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  • Tomato paste

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  • Roasted red peppers

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  • Tuna

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  • Anchovy fillets or paste

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  • Dried Herbs and Spices

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  • Bay leaves

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  • Cajun seasoning

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  • Cayenne pepper

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  • Chili powder

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  • Crushed red pepper

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  • Curry powder

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  • Fennel or dill seed

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  • Granulated garlic

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  • Ground cinnamon

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  • Ground cloves

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  • Ground cumin

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  • Ground ginger

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  • Oregano

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  • Paprika: sweet and smoked

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  • Rosemary

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  • Sesame seeds

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  • Thyme

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  • Whole nutmeg

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