Real Simple Food Shopping & Storing Food Shopping & Storing Pantry Staples Checklist Pantry Staples Checklist Every cook needs a well-stocked kitchen. With these few essential ingredients on hand, you’ll always be able to whip up a meal quickly. Real Simple Author By Real Simple Editors Advertisement FB Tweet More Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print Illustration of groceries Credit: Papercut Pantry Checklist Olive oil Vegetable oil Balsamic vinegar Red wine vinegar Salt and pepper Spices Canned tuna Canned beans Chicken broth Tomato paste Jarred marinara sauce Red and white wine Rice Pasta All-purpose flour Sugar Potatoes Garlic and onions Couscous Canned tomatoes Refrigerator Checklist Butter Milk Eggs Plain yogurt Parmesan cheese Dijon mustard Carrots Lemons Pizza dough Rotisserie chicken Freezer Checklist Peas Spinach Bread Bacon Shrimp Nuts