Thursday, January 31, 2008

The 411: The Pantry

Just starting out? Here is a guideline of basic items you should purchase to stock your pantry.
Don't feel you have to buy these all at once. Just purchase one spice or condiment from the list each grocery store visit. Before you know it, you will be all stocked up!

Spices
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic salt
  • Onion powder
  • Parsley
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Cilantro
  • Chili powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Cloves
  • Allspice
  • Paprika
  • Ginger
  • Cumin
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Dill
  • Sage
  • Celery salt
  • Curry powder

Condiments

  • Ketchup
  • Mustard, yellow or brown
  • Salsa
  • Salad dressing
  • Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • Butter or margarine
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Pickle relish
  • Soy sauce (yum, in my house we can't have enough of this!) ;)
  • Steak sauce
  • Worcester sauce
  • Tabasco sauce or similar hot sauce
  • Lemon juice
  • Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Sour cream
  • Sweet and sour sauce
  • Chocolate syrup and other sundae toppings
  • Tartar sauce
  • Cocktail sauce
  • Creamy horseradish sauce

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