Must Have Pantry Staples for a Flavorful Kitchen

Step into my pantry, where you’ll find an abundance of culinary treasures, from premium olive oils to gluten-free alternatives, and wholesome options to fuel your body and soul. Today we are discussing must have pantry staples for a flavorful kitchen.

In my well-stocked pantry, a variety of cooking oils take center stage, each bringing its own unique flavor and versatility to the table. Olive oil, both extra virgin and light, is a staple for drizzling over salads, sautéing veggies, or creating flavorful marinades. Avocado oil joins the lineup, prized for its high smoke point and buttery taste, perfect for high-heat cooking and baking alike. I keep oil sprays on hand for convenient cooking and baking, providing a light and even application with minimal mess.

Additionally, another pantry staple is ghee, I keep ghee on hand for its rich, nutty flavor and lactose-free properties, ideal for adding depth to stir-fries, and baked goods. And let’s not forget about hot sauces – from mild to fiery, these flavor-packed condiments add a kick to everything from tacos to scrambled eggs, ensuring each dish is as bold and vibrant as can be.

Alongside these cooking oils and hot sauces, my pantry is well-stocked with an array of canned goods, offering convenience and versatility in meal preparation. From diced tomatoes for pasta sauces to canned beans for hearty chili these pantry staples ensure I can whip up flavorful dishes with ease, even on the busiest of days. With a well-stocked pantry filled with cooking oils, hot sauces, and canned goods, I’m always ready to tackle any recipe that comes my way, creating delicious and satisfying meals for myself and my loved ones.

Basic Pantry Staples:

Cooking Oils and Sauces

• Olive oils
  • Pompeian Extra Virgin
    • Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil Perfect for Salad Dressings & Marinades
    • Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil Perfect for Sauteing and Stir-Frying
  • Pompeian Light Taste (frying/baking)
• Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
• Oil Sprays
  • Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray (use on salads and pasta drizzling)
  • Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray (keto and paleo diet friendly)
  • Misto Oil Sprayer
• 4th & Heart Original Grass-Fed Ghee (nutty flavor and lactose-free) 
• Pasta Sauces
  • Raos Specialty Food Rao’s Tomato Basil Sauce
  • Raos Marinara Sauce
• Hot sauces – Melinda’s – A Taste of Melinda’s Collection – Craft Pepper Sauce and Condiment Gift Set
• Tahini- Seed + Mill – Organic Tahini Sauce

Canned and Boxed Goods  

• Diced tomatoes 
  • Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Lime and Cilantro
  • Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added
  • Sclafani Crushed Tomatoes
• Canned beans 
  • Eden Organic Black Beans (No Salt Added, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan, Kosher)
  • Eden Organic Pinto Beans (No Salt Added, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan, Kosher)
  • Eden Organic Cannellini White Kidney Beans
• Pasta, in a variety of shapes
  • De Cecco (Penne Rigate, Cavatappi, Farfalle)
  • Jovial Gluten Free (Penne, Fusilli, Spaghetti, Elbows)
• Bread Crumbs
  • Progresso, Italian Style Bread Crumbs
  • Aleias Gluten Free Bakery Bread Crumbs

So that’s it, stocking your pantry with must-have ingredients is the first step towards creating flavorful meals and snacks that nourish both body and soul. Let’s fill our kitchens with love, creativity, and deliciousness – one pantry staple at a time!

What are some of your must have pantry items ? I’d love to hear, I may need to go shopping 🙂 Share your favorites or even those that are on your “Wish List” in the comments below to inspire others in our community. Be sure to share this post with your friends and family too!