Keeping your pantry stocked with frequently used ingredients makes it easier to be spontaneous in your cooking. Nothing is worse than getting an urge to try something new, only to find that you're missing a key ingredient.
Most kitchens have some basic items, like eggs, milk, and butter.
But the items I talk about in this section enable you to take the next step in cooking. Pantry items Everyone has his or her own version of staple pantry items. This list covers the basic items, but you can also add foods that you find yourself reaching for over and over. It leaves liquids clear, whereas table salt often causes liquids to become cloudy. Always have olive oil on hand.