Supplies for successful cooking

There are a few things every cook should have in their kitchen.  Other things are optional.  Obviously, if you don't like something, or have a dietary need, replace it with something similar.  These are the things I have in my kitchen.  Things marked with an asterisk are things I do myself, there will be instructions on these things before we get "down to cooking!"

Warehouses and sales are your best friends when you cook from scratch!  Remember to watch sales and stock!

Alcohol:
Beer
Brandy
Sake
Tequila
Wine, (Red and White) (I prefer Cabernet and Pinot Grigio)

Fridge/Freezer: 
Butter
Capers
Cheese (Blue, Cheddar, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan,Pepper jack)
Cream, heavy
Eggs
Horseradish
Ketchup
Lemon juice
Margarine
Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
Milk (I like to use Skim)
Mustard, Dijon
Sriracha
Sour Cream
Soy sauce, low-sodium
Stock, (Beef, Chicken, Vegetable)
Tabasco
Tortillas, (whole wheat, corn)
Yeast, active dry
Worcestershire sauce

Fruits and Vegis:
Carrots
Corn
Garlic
Green Beans
Jalapenos
Onion (white, red, green)
Peas
Potatoes (I like red or yellow)
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes *
Roasted Red Peppers *
Spinach
Tomatoes

Meats:
Bacon
Beef, ground
Chicken Breast
Crab
Pork, ground
Pork Steaks
Rump Roasts
Sausage, (Andouille, Bratwurst,Chorizo, Pork)

Pantry:
All purpose flour, Unbleached
Applesauce, natural, no sugar added
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Chocolate Chips
Cocoa Powder
Cooking Spray *
Cornmeal
Cornstarch
Corn Syrup
Dry Beans (Red, Black, Garbanzo, White Northern)
Dry Breadcrumbs *
Honey
Milk, Evaporated and Sweetened Condensed
Oil, Olive and Vegetable
Panko Crumbs
Pastas, various (Especially Elbow, Lasagna, Orzo, Penne, Ramen and Spaghetti)
Peanut Butter, natural
Pineapple, Crushed in juice, no added sugar
Potatoes, Instant
Quick Oats
Rice, Instant (I still haven't figured out real rice, maybe you'll teach me a thing or two!)
Sugar (Brown, Powdered, White)
Tomatoes, Canned (Diced, Sauce, and Paste)
Tuna, Canned
Vinegar (Apple Cider, Balsamic, Red Wine, White)
V8, Low Sodium

Spice Cabinet:
Bay leaves
Basil
Cayenne Pepper
Celery Seed
Chili powder
Chipotle peepers
Cinnamon
Cloves, ground
Cumin
Dill weed
Garlic powder
Ginger, ground
Nutmeg
Old bay
Onion powder
Oregano
Peppercorns, Whole
Rosemary
Sage
Salt, Kosher, Rock, Seasoned
Thyme
Vanilla


Equipment:
Aluminum foil
Baking sheets that fit in the freezer (important!)
Blender or Immersion blender
Bread maker
Canning pot, rack, and jars
Cast Iron Skillet
Cheesecloth
Cookie scooper (preferably teaspoon size)
Crock pot
Electric Skillet
Freezer bags (quart and gallon)
Food vacuum
Food Scale
Mandolin
Measuring Slide
Parchment or wax paper
Pepper grinder
Pizza Pan
Plastic Wrap
Pyrex Bake ware
Spatula
Spring form pan
Standing mixer
Stockpot
Timer
Whisk