Pantry essentials, or with these, I can cook anything

Pantry

• rice
• pasta
• polenta, quick cooking
• black beans, canned
• coconut milk
• diced tomatoes
• tomato sauce
• tomato paste
• peanut butter
• salsa
• tortilla chips
• flour
• sugar
• yeast
• adobo seasoning
• curry powder
• italian seasoning
• herbes de Provence
• sea salt
• peppercorns
• red pepper flakes
• cilantro
• potatoes
• sweet potatoes
• onions
• olive oil, extra virgin
• canola oil
• veggie broth
• balsamic vinegar
• roasted red peppers
• sundried tomatoes in oil

Refrigerator

• half & half
• cream cheese
• yogurt, plain
• sour cream
• garlic, minced
• ginger,minced
• mustard, dijon
• spring onions (scallions)
• carrots
• peppers
• cheese, cheddar
• tortillas
• butter
• soy sauce
• lime juice
• lemon juice

Freezer

• peas
• peppers & onions
• broccoli
• chicken breasts (for Jeff & the dogs)
• faux hamburger crumbles

From only the ingredients on this list, I can make any number of things to feed me and Jeff (and the dogs, too, sometimes), from appetizers to desserts. If any of these are on sale and I have spare cash, I stock up. And since I cleaned out the cupboards this weekend, I've got plenty of room!

Note: you can safely assume that almost anything on this list is bought in a low fat or fat-free version if available. Except for the oils and butter, of course.