Fresh Herbs
- Basil
- Italian flat leaf parsley
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Thyme
Dried Herbs, Spices, & Seasonings
- Basil
- Bay leaf
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Fine sea salt
- Fleur de sel
- Ground fennel seed
- Ground sage
- Ground black pepper
- Ground white pepper
- Herbes de Provence
- Italian seasoning blend
- Kosher salt
- Oregano
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Whole black peppercorns
- Whole green peppercorns
- Whole nutmeg
Dry Staples
- Arborio rice
- Currants
- Dried beans
- Farro
- Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- Long grain white rice
- Pasta (long + short shapes)
- Plain breadcrumbs
- Polenta (not instant)
- Semolina flour
- Raisins (dark + golden)
Baking Staples
- “00” flour
- All-purpose flour
- Almond extract
- Anise extract
- Brown sugar
- Butter (unsalted)
- Cocoa powder
- Cornmeal
- Espresso coffee (regular + instant)
- Powdered sugar
- Shortening
- Vanilla extract
- White granulated sugar
- Whole wheat pastry flour
- Yeast
Canned + Jarred Staples
- Anchovy fillets
- Anchovy paste
- Beans
- Beef stock (low sodium)
- Chicken stock (low sodium)
- Crushed tomatoes
- Fruit preserves
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Roasted red peppers (in water)
- Sun-dried tomatoes (in olive oil)
- Tomato paste
- Tuna (in water + in olive oil)
- Whole tomatoes
Condiments
- Balsamic vinegar
- Capers
- Dijon mustard
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Honey
- Mayonnaise
- Prepared horseradish
- Red wine vinegar
- Vegetable oil
- White balsamic vinegar
- White wine vinegar
Cheeses
- Fresh mozzarella
- Goat cheese
- Grana Padano (a less expensive but equally delicious alternative to Parmigiano-Reggiano)
- Mascarpone
- Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Pecorino Romano
- Provolone
- Ricotta
- Ricotta salata
- Smoked Mozzarella
Alcohol & Liquors
- Alchermes
- Amaretto
- Grand Marnier
- Limoncello
- Marsala wine
- Red wine
- Rum
- White wine
- Vin Santo
