Every Day Essentials

Items on this list are part of the Every Day kitchen -- you probably already have many on hand, but check your stock regularly to see what you need to pick up from the store.

FRIDGE

milk/cream

butter

eggs

sour cream

cream cheese

parmesan cheese

ketchup

mayonnaise

mustard

soy sauce

steak sauce

bacon

bread crumbs

lemons

limes

carrots

celery

SPICE RACK

salt

black pepper

cayenne pepper

crushed red pepper

chili powder

paprika

ground cumin

bay leaves

ground cinnamon

ground nutmeg

FREEZER

frozen fruit

frozen vegetables

CUPBOARD

garlic

onions

potatoes

extra-virgin olive oil

vegetable oil

vinegar

hot pepper sauce

Worcestershire sauce

dried pasta

couscous

rice

broth

canned or jarred chiles

canned tomatoes

pasta sauce

canned beans

canned tuna

flour

cornstarch

confectioners' sugar

granulated sugar

brown sugar

baking powder

baking soda

unsweetened cocoa powder

pure vanilla extract

honey

jam

pure maple syrup

peanut butter

chocolate chips

nuts

dried fruit