Lighten Up!!
A Well Stocked Pantry:


Thanks to Jill H. for this list! Just some suggestions of staples to have on hand.

Baking Supplies
  • Almond Extract
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Chocolate, Bittersweet
  • Chocolate, Semi Sweet
  • Chocolate Chips, Semi Sweet
  • Chocolate, Unsweetened
  • Cornstarch
  • Corn Syrup, Light
  • Corn Syrup, Dark
  • Flour, All Purpose
  • Flour, Whole Wheat
  • Honey
  • Lemon Extract
  • Molasses
  • Raisins
  • Sugar, Dark Brown
  • Sugar, Light Brown
  • Sugar, Powdered
  • Sugar, White/Granulated
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Vanilla Extract

Canned Items

  • Artichoke Hearts
  • Beef Broth
  • Beef Consomme
  • Black Beans
  • Chickpeas
  • Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
  • FF Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • Light Coconut Milk
  • Tomatoes, Crushed
  • Tomatoes, Diced
  • Tomatoes, Whole
  • Tomato Paste
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Vegetable Broth
  • Vegetarian Refried Beans

Condiments and Sauces

  • Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
  • Hoisin Sauce
  • Horseradish
  • Jellies/Preserves
  • Lemon Juice
  • Light Mayonnaise
  • Lime Juice
  • Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Marsala Wine
  • Madiera Wine
  • Mirin (Rice Wine)
  • Mustard, Dijon
  • Mustard, Stone Ground
  • Mustard, Yellow
  • Nut Butters (Peanut, Almond)
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • Sherry
  • Tahini (Sesame Paste)
  • Tamari
  • Thai Chili Paste
  • Thai Curry Paste
  • Tomato Ketchup
  • Worcestershire Sauce

Freezer Items

  • Bacon
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Boneless Center Cut Loin Pork Chops
  • Ground Turkey Breast
  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Pork Tenderloin
  • Sirloin Steak
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Turkey or Chicken Italian Sausages

Grains & Pastas

  • Barley, Pearled or Hulled
  • Corn Meal
  • Couscous (Plain)
  • Old Fashioned Oats
  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • Cut Pasta (such as penne, ziti, or farfalle), Semolina or Whole Wheat
  • Long Pasta (such as linguine, spaghetti, or fettucine), Semolina or Whole Wheat
  • Polenta
  • Long Grain Rice, Brown or White
  • Short Grain Rice, Arborio or Carnaroli

Misc. Items
  • Breadcrumbs, Plain
  • Breadcrumbs, Seasoned
  • Capers
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Kalamata Olives
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Sundried Tomatoes

Oil & Vinegar

  • Canola Oil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sesame Oil
  • Toasted (Dark) Sesame Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Cider Vinegar
  • Raspberry Vinegar
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Rice Vinegar
  • White Vinegar
  • White Wine Vinegar

Refrigerator Items

  • Assorted Fruits and Vegetables
  • Butter/Light Butter
  • Eggs
  • Egg Substitute
  • Feta
  • Low Fat Buttermilk
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Plain Fat Free Yogurt
  • Skim Milk

Spices

  • Allspice
  • Ancho Chili Powder
  • Basil
  • Bay Leaves
  • Cardamom Seed
  • Cardamom Pods
  • Ground Cardamom
  • Celery Seed
  • Cayenne (ground red pepper)
  • Chervil
  • Chili Powder
  • Chives
  • Cilantro
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Cloves
  • Coriander
  • Cream of Tarter
  • Crystallized Ginger
  • Ground Cumin
  • Cumin Seed
  • Curry Powder
  • Dill
  • Dry Mustard
  • Garam Masala
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ground Ginger
  • Kosher Salt
  • Lemongrass
  • Marjoram
  • Nutmeg
  • Onion Powder
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Parsley
  • Peppercorns
  • Poppyseed
  • Poultry Seasoning
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Red Pepper
  • Rosemary
  • Saffron
  • Ground Sage
  • Sage Leaves
  • Sea Salt
  • Seasoning Salt
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Tarragon
  • Thyme
  • Turmeric
  • Wasabi Powder


Back to More Helpful Hints