Glad to see I'm not the only one smileys/wink.gif ...here's my list...
Pantry Items
I take great comfort in having lots of pantry items on hand. After stocking my pantry, stepping back, seeing the shelves full, it makes me feel very contented. However, I wish I could say I have a big walk-in pantry! Lots of my pantry (like boxed/canned goods) live on shelves in the garage. This is an old list I made awhile back, but I do tend to keep these (and now others) all on hand:
Vinegars:
Balsamic, red, white, rice, champagne, sherry, raspberry, and cider.
Oils/Fats:
Regular and Extra Virgin Olive, canola, sesame, peanut, chili, truffle: black and white, and some flavored oils. Also, butter - regular and unsalted, spray oil like Pam, and Crisco (shortening).
Fruits/ Veggies:
Garlic, shallots, leeks, lettuce, carrots, celery, apples: red/green, onions, oranges, fresh ginger root, potatoes: red & baking, plus others that change like Yukon golds. Meyer lemons from my tree. As well as a selection of seasonal vegetables and fruits.
Rice/ Beans:
Dried beans & grains (long-grain rice, basmati rice, arborio rice, jasmine rice, wild rice, white and brown rice, some flavored like rice-a-roni), lentils, bulgur, and other favorites.
Breads:
Sliced sourdough, loaf sourdough or loaf sourdough w/garlic & rosemary, white/wheat bread, tortillas, and assorted crackers.
Nuts:
Walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, macadamias, and pine. (Also glazed for salads and such.)
Herbs Fresh:
Rosemary, thyme, cilantro, sage, basil, dill, mint, (tarragon if you like it) and parsley.
Seasonings:
Salt - sea/kosher, whole peppercorns: both black and white, cracked black pepper, Lawry’s seasoning salt, old bay seasoning, liquid smoke, Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Salt, bouillon cubes (to enrich quick stocks), Mrs. Dash, Cajun seasonings, garlic salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, George Washington seasoning. Dried herbs/spices: Allspice, anise, arrowroot, basil, bay leaves, caraway, cardamom, cayenne pepper, celery seed, chervil, chives, chili, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, curry, dill, fennel, filé, five spice blend, ginger, herbs de provence, mace, marjoram, mint, mulled, mustard, nutmeg, oregano, paprika-Hungarian, parsley, poppy seed, red pepper, rosemary, sage, savory, sesame, tarragon, thyme, and turmeric.
Pasta:
De Cecco; various styles and types including whole wheat, artichoke, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomato, and various boxed mac 'n cheeses.
Canned/Boxed:
Tomatoes: whole peeled/crushed/diced Italian style/paste/sauce, evaporated, dry and sweetened condensed milk, corn, pumpkin, yams, dulce de leche, mandarin oranges, olives, artichoke bottoms, bread & corn flake crumbs, marinated/reg. artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, sliced water chestnuts, sliced mushrooms, crab, tuna, oysters, clams, chilies/jalapenos, shrimp, assorted beans, Knorr’s leek soup mix, various soups, and a supply of low sodium broths in case I run out of my own. Hot chocolate and of course cat food!
Jars/Etc:
Minced garlic, roasted red peppers, jams/jellies, nutella, peanut butter, maple & other syrups, apple sauce, soy sauce, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, butterscotch sauce, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce (reg. & white wine), Lea & Perrins steak sauce, mustards (Dijon (reg. & white) /prepared/honey/whole grain), sun-dried tomatoes dried/in oil, various dried mushrooms, assorted chutneys, cocktail sauce, mayonnaise, salsa, capers, tomato paste in a tube, pickles, relish, horseradish, hot sauces, hoisin & plum sauces, salad dressings, bottled marinades, bbq & other sauces, ketchup (reg/sugar free), and many types of olives.
Freezer:
Homemade stocks, butter (reg. & unsalted), phyllo dough, puff pastry, a bag of boneless skinless chicken breasts, fruit: berries/pineapple/peach/papaya/ mango (great for smoothies), frozen pizza, shrimp, crab, ice cream, spinach - chopped, cranberries (Steve - I found them crammed in the back!), wild salmon, ginger, meats: pork chops/pork tenderloin, tri-tip, steaks, lean ground beef/bacon/prosciutto/ground turkey/sausages, pie crusts, nuts, and juices. Oh - plus frozen strawberry daiquiris! Note: except for the chopped spinach, I get all my veggies fresh and organic. We’re lucky to have a year round farmers market.
Drinks:
A few sodas, Paradise Tropical Tea bags - decaf (a must as I can no longer tolerate caffeine). Coffees/teas, and bottled waters. Bottled Italian sodas/French lemonades. Cocktail mixers like cranberry juice, tonic water, and club soda.
Liquor:
Sherry, Port, Marsala, Madeira, a good Chardonnay, and a case of Cabernet. Also, Tequila, Vodka, Bourbon, Whiskey, Rum, Vermouth, Kahlua, Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Triple Sec, Chambord, Lemoncello, Amaretto, and Anisette. All should be drinkable. Note: I cook with all of these.... OK the case of red is for me! Also, beer, margarita mix/etc, and I always keep a couple of bottles of champagne on ice, ‘cause you never know when you might feel the need to celebrate or have mimosas with breakfast!
Refrigerator:
Butter, cream, milk, sour cream, eggs, bacon, pate, powdered buttermilk, chocolate and caramel syrup; Cheeses: feta, blue, parmesan, cheddar, pepper, havarti, cream, cottage, ricotta, gouda, provolone, mozzarella, gruyére, brie, and sun-dried tomato/basil pesto cream cheese torte from Trader Joe’s for a quickie spread. Also, the flavored Rondelé type cheese spreads make quick work of roll-up sandwiches and are a great quick add to stuffed mushrooms if you’re short on time. Various deli meats.
Baking:
Flour: all purpose/unbleached/whole wheat, various cake mixes, corn bread mix, sweet-n-low, sugar (powdered/reg./super fine/crystal/brown (lt & dark)/Splenda & SomerSweet), honey, molasses, karo syrups (lt & dark), cornmeal, rolled oats, vanilla extracts (real) & beans, yeast, cream of tartar, almond paste, marzipan, almond/peppermint/coconut/rum/various extracts, unsweetened, bittersweet, and semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate, semi-sweet, toffee, cinnamon, and white chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa, Dutch processed cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, raisins, craisins, various sprinkles/toppings, hazelnut spread, food coloring, brownie mix, muffin mixes, gelatin, various jellos and pudding mixes, marshmallows, and various candy bars, vanilla or chocolate wafer cookies to add in.
Misc.:
There are always some hidden yummy chocolates I can put out... and just for me (when I’m being bad...) toll house cookie dough to eat raw!