Must have items

I've learned this the hard way, but running back and forth to the store for small items that I didnt think of. Whenever I've actually made an effort to stick to this list, I almost always can make a meal, even when it seems like there is no food in the house.

Spices
oregano, rosemary, basil, thyme, cayenne, cumin, allspice, tumeric, saffron, ginger,cayenne, cinnamon, crushed red pepper, red curry paste.

Refrigerated Items
Celery, Carrots, Onions and Garlic

Oils
Spray Oil, Canola and Columela or Colavita Olive Oil, Balsamic, Spectrum's Organic Red wine vinegar.

Grains -Remember rice doesn't have to be the only grain in your diet. Some other grains cook way faster, and are a lot healthier.
Rice, Couscous, Barilla's Whole wheat pasta,Barley,Quinoa,Bulgur,Rolled oats

Canned/Dried
Tomatoes (Hunt's crushed, diced, paste, sauce)
Broth - I personally keep the "Better Than Chicken" jars, its one of the better tasting broths and you get a couple of used out of them.
Beans (black and canellini)
Libby's Organic Corn
Lentils
Raisins
Panko breadcrumb

Sundried tomatoes,Olives,Peas, Chickpeas,Corn,Soy sauce,Ponzu,Fish/Oyster sauce,Worcestershire sauce,Agave Nectar,Pure maple syrup,Unsweetened applesauce,Dijon mustard and Mayonaisse.

Nuts and Nut Butters
Slivered almonds, Walnuts,Tahini and Peanut butter




Baking
AP Flour
Whole wheat flour (keep it in the freezer)
Corn starch
Baking powder
Baking soda
Sugar (granulated, brown, confectioners)
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Chocolate bars and/or chips

Freezer

Peeled/Deveined Raw Shrimp, Chicken tighs and breast, Pork loin and ground beef or turkey.
Frozen vegetables such as Spinach, Thai vegetable mix, Bell pepper strips and frozen berries.

Also I like to freeze left over wine in ice cube trays then put it in ziploc bags to add flavor to stews or simmered meat.
Same thing with pesto, you can add to stir fry's or plain rice or grains to add flavor.