What spices, etc. do I need to put in my new kitchen?

Question

Just moved in to a new place....

what do I need in my kitchen?
- garlic powder
- flour
- sugar
- olive oil
- cinnamon

What else do you use a lot? I've never cooked a lot before but now that we have our own place, I'd like to!

Answer 1

My favorite herbs and spices are alt and peppercorns, of course, and:
Nutmeg
Basil
Garlic
Bay leaves
Tarragon
Allspice
Cayenne Pepper
Paprica
Celery Seed
Cilantro
Thyme
Chives
Oregano
Parsley
Ginger
Sage
Dry mustard
Cinnamon
Rosemary

Answer 2

I love to bake and cook so I hope this list at least gives you an outline on what to by:

Cooking And Pantry Items
rice (Basmati Rice is my favorite type of rice)
olive oil
vegetable oil
seasoned bread crumbs
meat tenderizer
iodized salt
pepper
cumin
old bay seasoning (for seafood, crabs etc)
curry powder
oregano
whole bay leaves
crushed red pepper
poultry seasoning
worcestershire sauce
soy sauce
non stick butter cooking spray (like PAM)
corn starch (thickening agent like for making gravy)
vinegar (white, apple cider or balsamic (great for salad dressings)
honey (good on anything, great to have on hand)
hot sauce
cayenne pepper
barbecue sauce (you should try the Jack Daniels BBQ sauce)
dry pancake mix (like Aunt Jemima- the kind that you only need to add water and mix, also if you make the pancake batter you can use it as a ready made batter and dip shrimp in it and deep fry it, it makes a really good slightly sweet batter)
pancake syrup

Baking:
vanilla extract
baking powder
baking soda
allspice
cinnamon
nutmeg
ground ginger
confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
light and or dark brown sugar

Happy Cooking!!!!!

Try Allrecipes.com for great recipes. Allrecipes.com also has and ingredient search where you can put in the ingredients that you have on hand and it will pull all the recipes with those ingredients in them)

There is a show on the Style Network called "Pantry Raid" where the Chef comes to your house and makes up great recipes from items in your pantry, so there's no need to go shopping. I have tried several recipes from the website and they were easy and delicious

http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/index.jsp?cat=1380b2fd-94ca-42fd-91a6-854e66e19baf&categoryName=pantry%20raid

Answer 3

-garlic powder
- flour
- sugar
- olive oil
- cinnamon
-parsley
-chili powder
tarragon
oregano
adobo
season salt
blacken seasoning
salt
pepper
lemon seasoning
chicken buillion
basil
vanilla extract
garlic salt
onion powder/salt

Answer 4

Basil
Oregano
Peppercorns
Kosher salt
Garlic salt
Onion powder
Onion salt
Cayenne
Chili powder
Paprika
Curry powder
Cumin
Sage
Rosemary
Cream of tartar
Bay leaves
Dry mustard
Dill weed
Celery seed
White pepper
Thyme
Ginger
Nutmeg
Parsley
Red pepper flakes
Yeast

That's just some of my basics. Pick and choose what you like and don't like. (Like, I have cloves and anise for some reason and I hate them.) Just start reading recipes and slowly add to the pantry. Next thing you know you'll be completely stocked.

Answer 5

I guess it would depend on what type of food your cook most...........stock up on those ingredients needed, and then get staples like the ones you mentioned, maybe get a spice rack they have a good choice. pastas,tomato sauce,keep your pantry stocked with non perishables, then buy some stuff to freeze like meats etc. then think about what you might want to cook for the week and buy the fresh items, like cheese, milk, breads,veggies....................

Answer 6

salt pepper,,baking powder,,baking soda,, rosemary ( great on chicken ) vanilla, oregano, basil, chicken wing seasoning is a biggie in my house ,,, I'd just go and buy what ever you think you will use,, I have a whole cabinet full of spices,,,

Answer 7

-pepper
-salt
-vinegar
-tea packs
-coffee flour