Brenda’s Bodega…

Wondering what ingredients Brenda keeps on hand? Here are some lists that include basically everything that may be used in a Brenda recipe.

 

Spice Rack

Basil, dried

Bay leaves

Black pepper

Black peppercorns

Bouillon, beef

Bouillon, chicken

Chili powder

Chili powder, chipotle

Chinese five spice powder

Cilantro, dried

Cinnamon, ground

Cloves, ground

Cloves, whole

Coriander, ground

Coriander, seeds

Cumin, ground

Curry powder

Dill weed, dried

Garam masala

Garlic powder

Garlic salt

Ginger, ground

Italian seasoning

MSG, Accent

Mustard, ground

Nutmeg, ground

Onion powder

Onion, dried

Oregano, dried

Paprika

Parsley, dried

Poppy seeds

Red pepper (cayenne)

Red pepper flakes

Rosemary, dried

Sage, ground

Seasoned salt

Thyme, dried

Thyme, ground


Freezer

Bacon, pork

Beef, ground

Beef, roasts

Beef, steaks

Butter

Chicken, boneless skinless breasts

Chicken, whole

Corn, petite white

Frozen fruit variety (sale based)

Orange juice concentrate

Peas, petite green

Pepperoni

Peppers, bell, diced

Peppers, jalapeno, diced

Pineapple juice concentrate

Potato products, variety

Sausage, breakfast


Pantry

Baking powder

Baking soda

Beans, Black

Beans, Navy (small white)

Beans, Pinks

Beans, Pinto

Cereal (various)

Chia seeds

Chips (various)

Chocolate baking bars (various)

Chocolate chips (various)

Cocoa

Coconut, sweetened

Corn meal

Corn starch

Corn syrup

Crackers (various)

Dry milk powder

Flour, all-purpose

Marshmallows

Masa Harina

Molasses

Oats, old fashioned

Oats, steel cut

Oil, canola

Oil, olive

Pasta, Macaroni

Pasta, Penne

Pasta, Rotini

Pasta, Spaghetti

Pasta, various (sale based)

Peanut butter

Peanut butter chips

Potato flakes

Rice noodles

Rice, brown

Rice, long grain white

Salt, flaked sea salt

Salt, Himalayan

Salt, iodized

Shortening

Soy sauce

Sugar, granulated

Sugar, light brown

Sugar, powdered

Vinegar, apple cider

Vinegar, white


Fresh Staples

Apples

Carrots

Lettuce

Onions

Potatoes

Tomatoes

Various (sale based)

Garden produce in summertime


Refrigerator

Milk

Eggs

Fresh veggies (sales)

Fresh fruit (sales)

BBQ sauce

Bread crumbs (homemade)

Butter

Cheddar cheese

Cheese, various (sales)

Chili garlic sauce

Cottage cheese

Cream cheese

Dressing (various)

Fish sauce

Flour tortillas

Heavy cream

Horseradish sauce

Hot sauce

Ketchup

Lemon juice

Lime juice

Mayonnaise

Mustard, dijon

Mustard, yellow

Peanut butter

Pickles (various)

Salsa

Sour cream

Sriracha hot chili sauce

Worcestershire sauce

Yeast, instant


Canned Goods

Black olives, medium

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Coconut milk

Diced green chilis

Evaporated milk

Green beans

Mushrooms

Peaches

Pears

Pineapple

Sweetened condensed milk

Tomato sauce

Tomatoes, petite diced