Tuesday's Tips & Tricks

Do you keep a well stocked fridge and pantry? The hubs and I cook quite a bit, and I firmly believe that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so I do my best to keep all the necessities on hand. That being said, it's easy to lose track of what you have waay back in the pantry, or to get flustered at the store and forget a critical ingredient. Luckily, the Everygirl put together this handy-dandy list of items to keep stocked so you'll be prepared no matter what. Boom! 

OILS, VINEGARS,  SAUCES, & WINE

ketchup

extra virgin olive oil

sesame oil

vegetable oil

balsamic vinegar

red wine vinegar

white wine vinegar

chicken stock

soy sauce

marinara sauce

wine (red, white, or both)

canned diced tomatoes

DRIED HERBS

cumin

basil (can also be bought fresh)

rosemary (can also be bought fresh)

thyme (can also be bought fresh)

smoked paprika

dried oregano

fresh nutmeg

curry

red pepper flakes

cinnamon

kosher salt

sea salt

fresh ground pepper (not pre-ground pepper!)

BAKING GOODS

brown sugar

granulated sugar

confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)

baking soda

baking powder

pure vanilla extract

honey

PERISHABLES

lemons

eggs

fresh garlic

salted butter

unsalted butter

whole grain mustard

garlic powder

all purpose flour

onions

Images via tom schierlitz.