Having a well stocked kitchen makes tossing meals together in minutes a snap! Here's a look at what I keep on hand...
Kitchen Essentials In the cupboard ...
Balsamic vinegar
Barley
Basmati rice
Beef stock/broth
Black beans, canned
Black olives
Chicken stock/broth
Coconut oil
Corn, canned
Kidney beans, canned
Pinto beans, canned
Pinto beans, dried
Garbanzo beans, canned
Navy beans, canned
Olive oil
Quinoa
Peanut oil
Polenta (Grits)
Rice, short or medium grain
Tomatoes, canned
Tomato paste
Tomato sauce
Tuna, canned
Vegetable stock/broth
Whole grain pasta
Seasonings & Spices ...
Black pepper
Basil, dried
Cayenne pepper
Chili powder
Chipotle powder
Cumin (ground)
Garlic powder
Dehydrated onion
Dried cilantro
Dried parsley
Italian herbs, dried
Kosher salt
Lemon pepper
Onion powder
Sea salt
Smoked paprika
Smoked salt
Sweet paprika
Veggie pepper
Kitchen Essentials In the fridge...
Apple cider vinegar
Butter/ghee
Capers
Carrots
Celery
Dijon Mustard
Ketchup
Green olives
Greek yogurt
Horseradish
Kalamata olives
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Onions
Sriracha Sauce
Kitchen Essentials In the fridge...
2 qt. sauce pan
4 qt. sauce pan
Box grater (various grates)
Crockpot
Cutting board, meat only
Cutting board, everything else
Dutchoven
Gallon size freezer bags
Jam size mason jars
Knives, varied by preference
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Large skillet
Medium skillet
Measuring cups (1/4 up to 5 cups)
Pint Mason jars
Pint size freezer bags
Potato peeler
Quart size freezer bags
Sharpie Markers
Stock pots, various sizes
Whisk