Pantry Essentials

I am often told that ‘only you would have that in your Pantry Jen’. Granted, I may have a few items that most folks do not typically have at all times but most are ones that I consider to be ‘Essential’. Go on, run to the store and make me proud. What are some of your ‘essentials’?

Frances Janisch

1. Broths (low-sodium Chicken and Vegetable)
2. Canned Beans
3. Canned Tomato Products
4. Dried Herbs (to be restocked every year & remember that dried are more concentrated). I buy fresh versions that I frequently use (Parsley, Cilantro & Thyme) but the rest are in the pantry.
5. Flour (Unbleached White and Whole Wheat)
6. Fresh Garlic
7. Lemon and Lime Juice (in a pinch, they are great.)
8. Oils (regular and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vegetable )
9. Onions (I always have sweet and usually red)
10. Pasta (boxes of many shapes)
11. Rice (Basmati is my favorite, also have extra long grain)
12. Sliced Almonds
13. Soy Sauce (low-sodium)
14. Sugar (White and Brown)
15. Vinegars: Red wine vinegar & Balsamic