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The following is a list of ingredients that will make up a basic well stocked pantry. These are suggestions. Don't run out and buy everything on the list. Not all ingredients will appeal to all people. However, most of the items listed here are basic ingredients that will go into the making of a wide variety of recipes.

Various Oils: olive oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil.

Spices: basil, oregano, parsley, tarragon, rosemary, cumin, cayenne, crushed red pepper, thyme, bay leaves, ginger, mustard powder, marjoram, allspice, nutmeg, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, white pepper, whole black peppercorns.

Extracts: vanilla (a must), other useful options are lemon, almond, peppermint, butter and maple

Staples & More

Corn Starch
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Flour
Sugar (powdered, granulated and brown)
Yeast
Stock (chicken, beef, vegetable)
Maple Syrup
Wine (for cooking)
Milk
Butter
Eggs
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Garlic
Hot Sauce
Onions
Lemons (or lemon juice)
Parmesan cheese

Handy to Have on Hand

Canned or frozen vegetables (usually frozen taste better, although there are some brand exceptions)
Dried beans
Orange Juice
Canned cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
Pastas
Plain yogurt or sour cream
Cream Cheese
Cheeses
Celery
Green Onions
Potatoes
Celery
Carrots

By having these items on hand you should be able to assemble and prepare plenty of delicious meals for your family.

Cheri Sicard is the editor of FabulousFoods.com, a content rich online cooking community. She lives in Los Angeles. http://www.fabulousfoods.com

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