Condiments are one of the most used supplements we use for recipes in the kitchen. The second installment in the Well-Stocked Pantry Series is all about condiments and which ones are so versatile that you’ll want to have them on hand to create a wide variety of dishes. When your pantry is well-stocked with the basic cooking and baking ingredients, it’s easier to be creative and try new recipes. It also means less trips to the grocery store, which translates to you spending less money.
Be sure to create a master list of basic kitchen staples on your computer and check on them each month to be sure you still have them. Below is a list of handy condiments to have in your pantry or refrigerator.
Well-Stocked Pantry Condiments
- Sour Cream
- Butter
- Ketchup
- Mustard (Yellow, Brown or Both)
- Various salad dressings
- Mayonnaise
- Pickle relish
- Assorted jellies (such as apricot, grape, plum, peach, etc)
- Miracle Whip
- A1 steak sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Lemon juice
- Salsa
- Tartar sauce
- Horseradish sauce
- Cocktail sauce
- Tabasco sauce
- Soy sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Honey
- Wine Vinegar
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Olive Oil (flavored ones are extra nice to have)
- Vegetable Oil
Don’t worry about racing to the grocery store and purchasing each item on the list immediately. Pace yourself and pick up a handful of items whenever you’re at the store. Before you know it, your pantry will be full of nearly every item you need to create fabulous meals for your family.
Check out the first article in the Well-Stocked Pantry series: Stock Your Pantry With Herbs, Spices, and Blended Seasonings.
