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