As according to Rachael Ray....
Rachael Ray's Cheat Sheet
"Go-to Basics You Should Keep On Hand"
Baking and Spices Aisle
Ground allspice
Bay leaves
Chili powder
Ground cinnamon
Ground coriander
Ground cumin
Curry paste or powder
Fennel seeds
Grill seasoning
Whole nutmeg
Dried oregano
Paprika, smoked and regular
Poultry seasoning
Red pepper flakes
Dried thyme
Coarse salt
Coarse black pepper
White sugar
Brown sugar
All-purpose flour
Cayenne pepper
Condiment Aisle
Hot sauce
Dijon mustard
Spicy brown mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Capers
Roasted red peppers
Peanut butter
Mayonnaise
Bread crumbs, plain and Italian
EVOO
Vegetable oil
Honey
Tamari
Vinegar: red wine, balsamic, and a mild one like cider, rice or white wine
Dairy and Deli Cases
Milk
Heavy cream or half-and-half
Unsalted butter
Eggs
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Grated Pecorino Romano
Bacon
Produce Aisle
Lemons
Limes
Flat-leaf parsley
Celery
Carrots
Idaho potatoes
Small, red baby potatoes
Yukon Gold or small, white boiling potatoes
Onions
Shallots
Garlic
Freezer Case
Frozen peas
Frozen corn
Frozen chopped spinach
Canned Goods Aisle
Chicken stock in a box
Beef stock in a box
Italian tuna in EVOO
Tuna in water
Canned Alaskan salmon
Anchovy fillets
Diced fire-roasted tomatoes
Diced tomatoes, regular and petite-dice
Canned crushed tomatoes
Canned tomato paste
Canned tomato sauce
Chipotle chilies in adobo or dry chipotle powder
Canned black beans
Canned chick peas
Canned cannellini beans
Grocery Aisle
Long-cut pastas
Short-cut pastas
Couscous
White rice
Liquor Store
White Wine
Red Wine
Dry Sherry
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