The Pantry Checklist

The Essentials	DRY STORAGE	Additional Items
	Baking
All purpose flour (bleached)		Flour (unbleached)
Sugar (granular)		Self-rising flour
Baker’s sugar (ultra fine sugar)		Brown sugar (light)
Brown sugar (dark)		Pie crust
Powder sugar		Corn mesa mix
Corn starch		Corn meal
Baking soda		Semi-sweet chocolate
Baking powder		Unsweetened cocoa
Dry yeast packets		Chopped nuts
All-vegetable shortening		Chocolate chips
Vanilla extract
Corn syrup
No stick cooking spray
	Beverages
Ground coffee		Whole bean coffee
Tea		Hot chocolate
Bottled water		Tomato juice
Soft drinks
	Bottled Sauces
Soy sauce		Light soy sauce
Teriyaki sauce		Taco sauce
Hot sauce		Chili sauce
Steak sauce
Worcestershire sauce
	Canned Sauces
Tomato sauce		Clam sauce
Tomato paste
Pizza sauce
Spaghetti
	Condiments
Ketchup		Dijon mustard
Yellow mustard		Whole grain mustard
Mayonnaise		Chocolate sauce
BBQ sauce
Maple syrup
Honey
Salad dressings
Stuffed olives
Maraschino cherries
Pickles
Cocktail onions
	Cooking Wines
Chardonnay		Brandy
Red wine		Madeira
Dry sherry		Marsala
	Dried Concentrates and Mixes
Chicken bouillon cubes		Dried sauce mixes
Beef bouillon cubes		Corn meal
Dried bread crumbs		Dried peppers
	Liquid Concentrates
Lime juice		Clam juice
Lemon juice		Clamato juice
Sweet lime juice		Molasses
Chicken broth		Aromatic bitters
Beef broth
Chicken stock
Beef stock
Vegetable stock
	Oils
Olive oil		Garlic oil
Vegetable oil		Wok oil
Canola oil		Chili oil
Peanut oil		Truffle oil
		Sesame oil
		Sunflower oil
	Packaged Foods
Chips		Cookies
Salsa		Canned chicken
Crackers		Canned tuna
Popcorn
Bake beans
Peanut butter
Jelly
Cereal
	Pasta & Noodles
Spaghetti		Bow-tie
Angel hair		Shell
Penne		Lasagna
Egg noodles		Rice noodles
	Produce
Potatoes		Yukon Gold potatoes
Red onions		Acorn squash
Yellow onions		Shallots
Garlic		Grape tomatoes
Tomatoes		Lemons
Bananas		Limes
Oranges		Pineapple
	Rice
Long-grain white rice		Basmati rice
Long-grain wild rice		Bama rice
		Jasmine rice
	Soups
Cream of mushroom		Beef consume
Chicken noodle		Clam chowder
French onion		Nacho cheese
	Spices
Ground black pepper		Marjoram
Salt		Garlic powder
Kosher salt		Dill weed
Ground cloves		White pepper
Rosemary		Fennel
Basil		Onion powder
Nutmeg		Celery seed
Oregano		Parsley
Cinnamon		Chives
Garlic salt		Onion salt
Lemon pepper		Mustard
Celery salt		Five spice
Cumin		Toasted sesame seeds
Cayenne		Cinnamon sticks
Thyme		Coriander
Curry		Tenderizer
Red pepper		All spice
Tarragon		Saffron
Ginger		Anise seed
Chili powder		Ground Turmeric
Paprika		Sea salt
Sage		Smoked paprika
Bay leaves
	Vinegars
Balsamic vinegar		Rice vinegar
Apple cider vinegar		Red wine vinegar
White vinegar		Malt vinegar
	REFRIGERATOR
	Dairy
Butter		Cream cheese
Unsweetened butter		Blue cheese
Unsalted butter		Heavy whipping cream
Cheese
Milk
Sour cream
	Produce
Fresh greens		Spring (green) onions
Mushrooms		Butter leaf lettuce
Carrots		Fresh ginger
Bell peppers		Fennel
Broccoli
	FREEZER
Ice		Pastry dough
Ground beef		Cold packs
Chicken breast		Seafood
Lemonade concentrate		Peas
Fish		Corn
Vegetables		Spinach
Bread		Ice cream
Hamburger buns
	SUPPLIES
Napkins		Toothpicks
Paper towels		Frilled picks
Plastic wrap		Birthday candles
Aluminum foil		Decorating bag/tips
Storage bags		Mineral oil
Trash bags		Wax paper
Cleaners & detergents		Freezer paper/tape