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Storing Kitchen Items

That You Need, But Don’t

Use Often

by Maria Gracia Updated October 1, 2023 Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. It’s handy to have common ingredients and foods stored in your cupboards, pantry and refrigerator. You certainly don’t want to be in the middle of making dinner and realize you’re out of chicken broth, pasta, or salt and pepper. Below is a list of common staples found in most kitchens. Staples are certainly subject to change based on your food preferences…this is simply a starting point. • Oils – Olive and vegetable oils • Vinegar • Spices – Some examples include: salt and pepper, cinnamon, oregano, thyme, dried parsley, and cumin • Canned Fruits and Vegetables – (For last minute additions to a meal) • Canned Beans – Northern beans, kidney beans, Chick Peas, chili beans, etc. • Soup – chicken and beef broth, bouillon cubes • Canned Tomatoes  - diced, paste, and sauce • Rice • Pasta • Potatoes • Garlic • Onions • Peanut Butter and Jelly • Carrots and Celery (Hardy vegetables that keep for a long time) • All-Purpose Flour • Sugar – white, powdered, brown • Corn Starch • Baking Powder • Baking Soda • Vanilla • Gelatin • Dairy – butter, milk, eggs • Parmesan Cheese • Ketchup • Mustard • Lemon Juice Back to Organized Kitchen Index