The Perfect Pantry

[mulebear]

I posted this on another forum that shall not be named (though one which Dr. X occasionally spreads his ghey), but I thought some here might find it interesting too.

According to Allrecipes.com this is the perfect pantry. Curiously, we stock most of the things on the list. The exceptions I marked in Red (we don't stock) and Blue (we are currently out of stock).

I noticed that there was no listings for yogurt or sour cream. Both of which we keep a supply of. No peanut butter either. What about cornmeal? That didn't make the list. Ditto on whole wheat and cake flour. Hmmm...

Is there anything you keep in stock for your kitchen that didn't get included?

The Bare Minimum

These are the essential six staples to always have on hand.

* Salt
* Pepper
* Olive Oil
* Vegetable Oil
* All-Purpose Flour
* Granulated Sugar

Canned Goods

Low-sodium chicken broth and beef broth are recommended if you make gravies, sauces, and dishes in which the liquid is cooked down, or "reduced." The salty flavor becomes more concentrated and pronounced. Low-sodium products allow you to control the seasoning.

* Chicken Broth
* Beef Broth
* Canned tomatoes
* Tomato sauce
* Tomato paste
* Can/jar of marinara sauce
* Canned beans: white, black, kidney
* Tuna

Starches and Dry Goods

Does your family eat a lot of pasta? Do you prepare stir-fries and other Asian dishes? Stock up on what you like to eat.

* Spaghetti
* Linguine
* Corkscrew pasta
* Penne or other short pasta
* Egg noodles
* Long-grain white rice
* Jasmine or basmati rice
* Lentils
* Split peas
* Dried bread crumbs

The Root Cellar

Onions and potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area--don't keep them in plastic bags or in the refrigerator.

* Potatoes
* Onions
* Garlic

Condiments

* Vinegars (balsamic, cider, white, sherry, and wine vinegars)
* Soy sauce
* Worcestershire sauce
* Salsa
* Hot sauce

The Spice Rack

* Dried basil
* Bay leaves
* Cayenne or
Crushed red pepper flakes
* Chili powder
* Cumin
* Cinnamon
* Garlic powder
* Oregano
* Paprika
* Dried parsley

The Almost-Bare Fridge

* Eggs
* Milk
* Butter or margarine
* Ketchup
* Mustard
* Mayonnaise
* Parmesan cheese
* Other cheese

The Freezer

* Frozen corn
* Frozen spinach
* Frozen peas
* Ground beef
* Chicken breasts

Extras

Flavors and ingredients that keep well and are nice to have on hand.

* Herbs and spices: allspice, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, dill, marjoram, dry mustard, italian seasoning, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme
* Lemons
* Fresh ginger
* Shallots
* Olives
* Capers
* Canned chiles
* Tortillas
* Couscous
* Fish sauce
* Rice noodles
* Coconut milk
* Prepared horseradish
* Anchovy paste
* Parmesan cheese
* Dry sherry
* Almond extract
* Kosher salt
* Cooking spray
* Cornstarch
* Confectioner's sugar
* Honey
* Brown sugar

Global pantries

Mexico

* Corn
* Rice
* Dried Beans
* Tortillas
* Chile Peppers
* Avocado
* Tomatoes
* Salsa
* Tomatillo
* Jicama
* Nopales
* Pumpkin Seeds
* Cilantro
* Chayote Squash
* Garlic
* Lemons/Limes
* Cotija Cheese
* Pork
* Lard
* Mexican Oregano
* Cumin
* Annato
* Chile Powder
* Vanilla
* Chocolate

Japan

* Fish
* Chicken
* Tofu
* Green Tea
* Soy Sauce
* Sesame Oil
* Rice Wine Vinegar
* Plum Wine
* Mirin
* Dashi
* Nori Seaweed
* Udon Noodles
* Ramen Noodles
* Tempura Batter Mix
* Rice
* Panko
* Mayonaise
* Miso
* Sesame Seeds
* Daikon
* Japanese Cucumbers
* Ginger
* Shitake Mushrooms
* Enoki Mushrooms
* Japanese Eggplant

Italy

* Oregano
* Flat-Leaf Parsley
* Basil
* Fennel
* Rosemary
* Sage
* Semolina Pasta
* Polenta
* Arborio or Carnaroli rice
* Olive Oil
* Balsamic Vinegar
* Tomatoes
* Eggplant
* Porcini Mushrooms
* Cannellini beans
* Lemons
* Parmigiano-Reggiano
* Mozzarella
* Ricotta Cheese
* Capers
* Pinenuts
* Almonds
* Prosciutto di Parma
* Anchovies
* Olives

China

* Plum Sauce
* Soy Sauce
* Black Bean Sauce
* Hoisin Sauce
* Peanut Oil
* Sesame Oil
* Rice Wine
* Chinese red and black vinegars
* Chili Paste
* Five-Spice Powder
* Sesame Seeds
* Ginger
* Pork
* Tofu
* Rice
* Wonton or spring roll wrappers
* Straw Mushrooms
* Bean Sprouts
* Shallots
* Bok Choy
* Green Onions
* Red Chiles
* Garlic
* Cilantro
* Cabbages