Married a little over a year, my hubbie and I moved into an apartment with all our gifts from the bridal shower. We had to rush out and fill up the frig and pantry.
I find that once you have the basics, you can create many recipes and be instantly prepared if you stock up with all the main ingredients. This is my suggestion:
- Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Shortening
- Cornstarch
- Powdered Sugar
- Oatmeal
- Coconut
- Honey
- Walnuts
- vanilla essence
- Yeast
- Vegetable Oil
- Olive Oil
- Chicken Stock
- Tomato Paste
- Canned Diced Tomatoes
- Balsamic Vinegar/Apple Cider Vinegar
- Red Wine Vinegar
Spices:
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- Dried Basil
- Dried Oregano Leaves
- Rosemary
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- Bay Leaves
- Black Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Cumin
- Chili Powder
Dairy:
- Milk
- Butter or Margarine
- Eggs
- Sour Cream
- Whipping Cream
- Cheese: Cheddar, Jack or Mozzarella
Miscellaneous Sauces:
- Worcestershire
- Soy Sauce
- Tabasco
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Dijon Mustard
- lemon Juice
- Jam
Fruits and Vegetables:
- Onions
- Garlic
- Russet Potatoes
- Red Potatoes
- Red/Green Peppers
- Green Onions, or a red onion
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Cilantro
- Chives
Was there anything I left out? Make sure to write in the comment section below.
