Kitchen Staples
I understand everyone is different, and has different ways of doing things; but here is a list of a few things I keep in my kitchen, at all times for cooking, and baking on the regular. We don’t get food out often, so I do most of the cooking at home. Some things are used more often than not. Hope this list is helpful for what to keep on hand when cooking a lot at home! Of course you will keep things rice or pasta on hand, but again, everyone is different, and has different health concerns. So use your best judgement, and go with what works best for you, and your situation.
| Name? | Stored? | Used much? | Used for? |
| flour (self rising and/or all purpose) | cabinets | 1-2 times a week | sauces and roues, baking |
| granulated sugar | cabinets | 1-2 times a week | anything requiring sugar |
| light brown sugar | cabinets | every few weeks, more often if baking | mostly baking and cooking, Asian sauces |
| corn starch | cabinets | as needed | mostly sauces, and some baking |
| soy sauce | cabinets | a few times a week in cooking | great flavor enhancer! |
| worchestershire sauce | cabinets | as needed | great flavor enhancer! |
| maple syrup | cabinets | usually on the weekends for breakfast | can be used as a sugar substitute |
| honey | cabinets | as needed for cooking | good in sauces, sugar substitute |
| powdered sugar | cabinets | rarely | used in some recipes, and baking |
| dried herbs and spices | cabinets | daily | used for everything! |
| white vinegar | cabinets | as needed | dressings and sauces, some cooking |
| rice vinegar | cabinets | as needed, mostly for Asian cooking | used mostly for Asian recipes |
| olive oil | cabinets | daily | used mostly as a cooking lubricant |
| vanilla sugar/flavor | cabinets | as needed for baking and cooking | add wonderful flavor to baking |
| baking soda/powder | cabinets | as needed for baking and cooking | helps the balance of baking and breads |
| mayonnaise | fridge | sometimes | base for sauces or dips |
| mustard | fridge | sometimes | base for sauces or dips |
| ketchup | fridge | sometimes | base for sauces or dips |
| butter | fridge | often | used in cooking and baking |
| liquid margarine | fridge | often | used in cooking and baking |
| sambal oelek | fridge | rarely | spicy, used in Asian & Indian cooking |
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