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Your Pantry Staples

Basic Essentials
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Vegetable oil
  • Sea salt
  • Black peppercorns
  • Vinegar (balsamic/sherry/red wine)
  • A variety of pastas
  • Rice (brown, white, long-grain, Arborio)
  • Kidney beans
  • Black beans
  • Couscous
  • Chicken broth (preferably organic)
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Honey
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Sugar
  • Flour (all-purpose and whole wheat)
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • Mustard (whole grain or Dijon)
  • Cornstarch
  • Tea
  • Peanuts, walnuts, almonds
  • Raisins
  • Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, cayenne, cumin, cloves, curry powder, allspice, turmeric
  • Dried herbs: bay leaves, oregano

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