FAQ: What staples should I always have on hand?

Of course salt & pepper, ketchup and mustard are staples, but what else? Here's a basic list of items that are often called for in recipes.

1. Half & half
2. Chicken & beef bullion
3. Onions
4. Butter
5. Salt & Pepper
6. Basic collection of dried spices - cajun, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin
7. Fresh herbs: basil, parsley, chives, thyme
8. Minced garlic
9. Block of cheese & crackers - For impromptu entertaining
10. Ramen noodles
11. Bisquick
12. Lemon Juice/fresh lemons
13. Eggs
14. Frozen veggies
15. Frozen chicken breasts
16. Frozen ground beef
17. Frozen shrimp
18. Italian dressing package
19. Oil
20. Vinegar

For Baking:
1. Flour
2. Sugar
3. Brown sugar
4. Confectioners sugar
5. Spray butter
6. Sweetened condensed milk
7. Chocolate chips
8. Decorative items - colored icings, toppings, candles
9. Chopped walnuts
10. Pure vanilla extract