Staples to Stock

These are the everyday ingredients to keep on hand so when a recipe pops up, you're already halfway there.

Pantry staples

Stock these first — most recipes lean on them.

  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic
  • Yellow onion
  • All-purpose flour
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Chicken broth
  • Soy sauce
  • Lemons
  • Baking powder
  • Vanilla extract