Staples

This entry deals with Staples. A staple is an item that you use regularly. You should try to keep them on hand at all times.  Especially since the Holiday Season is closing in. Seriously, I know its September, but the Holidays will come fast.

With  these items on hand, most recipes will be easier to create.

This my first raft, of recommended staples:

Paprika. My favorite seasoning. I try very hard to get real Hungarian paprika. Makes a HUGE difference
Flour
Butter
Margarine or an very nice heart smart version.....which I prefer.
Crisco
Olive Oil
Vegetable oil
Vinegar. White and apple
Pepper grinder
Various pepper corns
Salt. Various salts
White sugar
Brown sugar
Powdered buttermilk
Real cocoa powder
Baking chocolate
Various chopped nuts. Almonds, walnuts, peanuts
Chocolate chips
Baking powder
Baking soda
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic( either bulbs or pre-chopped in a jar)
Garlic powder
Yeast
Powdered milk
Cinnamon
Honey
Molasses
Rice: Brown, Wild  and White
Bullion:  Chicken and Beef
Pasta: many varieties
Canned beans. All varieties. Black, white and red..etc...
Canned stewed tomatoes
Canned fruit. Mostly for marinates or a brine.
BBQ sauce
Worcestershire
Pickled jalapenos
Soy sauce
Tomato paste
Tomato sauce
Cream cheese
Sour creme
Cottage cheese
Pre-shredded cheese
Eggs
Milk
Sweetened condensed milk
Evaporated milk
Cookie decorating candies
Frosting tubes and tips
Celery
Lettuce. Variety of Lettuce. Good for presentations. Great for a quick salad
Carrots
Canned Vegetables
Canned broth
Cream of mushroom soup
Tomato soup
Spaghetti and or Pasta sauces
Flake potatoes
Bread crumbs
Onion soup mix
Salsa
Salsa Verde
Mayo
Mustard various types. Brown, yellow, horseradish......... anything that catches your eye....ect
Ketchup
Pickles
Pickle relishes. Various types
Gravy mixes
Taco seasoning
Marinates
Bottled lemon juice
Tuna fish
Canned corn
Italian seasoning mix...................seasoning mix.........submitted by Rae :)
Nutmeg
Poultry Seasoning

I will add more as I think of them. Feel free to offer suggestions.