MUST-HAVES for your kitchen

Recently, a family member asked that I write a post on items that you should have in your kitchen.. Everyone is certainly different, but here are a list of the "must haves" for my kitchen! These items make throwing together a meal pretty easy, and I don't carry too many pre-made items. This allows for more fridge and cabinet space!  (Andrew did help me come up with this list, as I was too lazy to get off the couch to look).

Obviously, this should all be tailored to you and your cooking style!

 Oils, etc..

GOOD Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I use the brand from Sur la Table, it's only $9 but really good)

Balsamic Vinegar 

Sriracha (one of my favorite heat elements)

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil Spray (use instead Pam)

White Truffle Oil (because I love it, totally not necessary)

Worcestershire  Sauce

Liquid Smoke (BBQing only)

Local Honey

Louisiana Sugar Cane Syrup

Tabasco OR Crystal Hot Sauce

Spices (dry)

Red Pepper Flakes

Marjoram

Basil

Oregano

Rosemary

Black Pepper (I have this in a grinder so it's fresh)

Celtic Sea Salt (I like the grey sea salt)

Kosher Salt (for cleaning black iron pots)

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Sage (leaf)

Fennel Seed

Herbs de Provence (fantastic on chicken)

Cumin

Coriander Seed

Cayenne Pepper

Spanish Paprika 

Nutmeg

Cloves

Allspice

Cinnamon Sticks (not ground) *i shave the cinnamon straight from the stick each time so it's fresh

Saffron

Jar'd Stuff:

White Granulated Sugar

Turbinado Sugar

White Wheat Flour

Steel Cut Oats

Rolled Oats

Coconut Flakes (not the sugared kind in the baking section)

Dark Chocolate Chips 

Rice (I keep a few different varieties including wild, brown, purple, & arborio)

Canned Tomato Pasta

Canned Tomato Sauce

Canned Whole Tomatoes

Fig preserves

Assorted Nuts (I keep pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and almonds)

Corn Starch

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Coconut Flour

Dried pasta (I like Ziti)