Things to have on hand not necessarily all at once, you may have many items already and it will take time to accumulate the spices, veggies, and meats that you like. These are the things I like to cook and cook with. Your choices will be different.
Try to have at least 2-3 fresh veggies on hand, and support your local Farmer’s Market when you can.
rainbow peppers
jalapeño pepper
zucchini yellow
zucchini green
spaghetti squash
butternut squash
mushrooms
kale kale kale
broccoli
cauliflower
avocado
broccoli slaw
romain hearts
sweet potato
vidalia onion
celery
carrots
lemon
frozen mixed vegetables
mango
pineapple
apple
blueberry
banana
lemon
walnuts
raisins
ground turkey
ground bison meat
turkey sausage
chicken breast
no nitrate bacon or turkey bacon
any solid white fish
salmon
almond milk
yogurt
cage free eggs
chicken broth
vegetable broth
extra virgin olive oil
canola margarine
canola mayonaise
organic ketchup
organic mustard
horseradish (homemade is easy)
franks red hot sauce
siriacha sauce
Trader Joe’s orange muscat champagne vinegar
can tomato sauce
can crushed tomatoes
SPICES: Always try to buy fresh herbs, garlic, onions etc. if you can
italian seasoning
Sazon seasoning
granulated garlic
granulated onion
red pepper flakes
black pepper
cumin
turmeric
asian 5 spice
dried parsley
chipotle chile pepper
old bay seasoning
dried dill
baking powder
baking soda
almond meal flour
flax seed
vanilla extract
cinnamon
honey
coconut milk