I bought the book “Cheap & Easy A Cookbook for Girls on the Go” on clearance a few years ago (haven’t tried any of the recipes yet). There was a “streamlined” list of items to always have on hand in your pantry, spice rack, and fridge. I underlined the items I always have on hand.
Pantry:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Brown sugar
- Canned broth-chicken, beef, vegetable
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned pitted black olives
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dijon mustard
- Granulated sugar
- Hot sauce
- Inexpensive white wine (oh, I’m not supposed to drink it?)
- Maple syrup
- Olive oil
- Pasta-linguine, penne, or your favorite shape
- Peanut butter
- Salt
- Soy sauce
- Vegetable oil
- White wine vinegar
Spice Rack:
- Black pepper
- Ground cinnamon
- Pure vanilla extract
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Ground ginger
- Curry powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Fridge:
- Eggs
- Milk (we don’t use it quick enough before it spoils)
- Bread
- Fresh head of garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemons and/or limes
Do you agree with this list? Do you have additions? Let me know!
