Basics of Cooking

Whether you are a beginner or a professional in cooking, you will need to have the following basic ingredients stocked in your kitchen..

• Salt 
• Pepper 
• Sugar 
• Flour 
• Shortening 
• Baking Powder 
• Baking Soda 
• Cinnamon 
• Vanilla 
• Cornstarch
• Cinnamon 
• Dried Onion Flakes 
• Onion Powder 
• Brown Sugar 
• Confectioner's (powdered) sugar 
• Bread Crumbs 
• Vegetable Oil, Corn Oil, Olive Oil 
• Vinegar 
• Bouillon cubes 
• Cocoa 
• Corn syrup 
• Evaporated Milk 
• Powdered Milk 
• Applesauce

Refrigerated Items You Should Have

• Eggs
• Milk
• Butter or Margarine
• Lemon Juice

Common Herbs Used in Cooking

• Oregano
• Basil
• Thyme 
  
• Dill
• Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt
• Chives
• Cloves
• Celery seed
• Nutmeg 
  
• Seasoned Salt

Other Useful Products to Keep on Hand

• Pam or any non-stick spray

Common Canned Items You Should Keep Stocked

• Canned mushrooms
• Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Cream of Celery Soup 
  
• Canned tomatoes

Foods You Should Keep that are Easy to Prepare

• Ground Beef or Ground Turkey – your choice
• Favorite type of pasta
• Cans of Tuna
• Chocolate chips
• Cake mix
• Box of Gelatin dessert
• Cans of peas, corn and green beans
• Can of cheese sauce

With these basic food ingredients, you are ready to throw quick and easy meals.