pantry essentials…

Here are a few basic pantry essentials that make cooking that much more fun.  Enjoy. 
Add other things that give you joy too!  

Pantry Essentials
Almonds
Brazil nuts
Cashews
Chia seeds
Flax seeds
Hazelnuts
Macadamia nuts
Pecans
Pine nuts
Pistachios
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Tahini
Walnuts
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Lemons
Limes
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Garlic
Onions
Shallots
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Anchovies
Herring
Sardines
Smoked salmon
Tunafish
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Parmesan cheese
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Black beans
Garbanzo beans
Lentils
Red beans
White beans
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Brown rice
Millet
Oatmeal
Popcorn
Quinoa
Rice pasta
Wild rice
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Seaweed
Sun-dried tomatoes
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Organic extra virgin coconut oil
Organic extra virgin olive oil
Toasted sesame oil
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Organic apple cider vinegar
Organic balsamic vinegar
Organic miso paste
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Capers
Dijon mustard
Sriracha hot sauce
Tomato paste
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Unsweetened almond milk
Coconut milk
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Herbal chamomile tea
Herbal mint tea
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Honey
Maple syrup
Stevia
Organic vanilla extract
Cocoa powder
Coconut flakes
Dates
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Black pepper
Himalayan sea salt
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Basil
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Cilantro
Cloves
Coriander seeds
Chile powder
Chile pepper flakes
Cumin
Curry 
Ginger
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Smoked paprika
Tarragon
Thyme
Turmeric
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Dried acai berries
Dried apricots
Dried currants
Dried figs
Dried goji berries
Prunes
Raisins
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Dark chocolate
Champagne
Red wine
White wine
Vodka

Always opt for the best quality ingredients.  This will transform all your culinary dishes.  Enjoy!  Feel free to add or create your own pantry list essentials too.  Have fun!