College Cooking Essentials

This list may seem long, but I can assure that these items last a long time. 

Cooking Essentials to have readily available:

• Cooking Oil
• Butter
• Eggs
• Fresh & Frozen fruit and vegetables
• Cooking Spray
• Dried Herbs such as
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Salt
• Italian Seasoning
• Cumin
• Paprika
• Season All
• Chili Powder
• Brown Rice (I prefer Quinoa, try True Roots)
• Pasta-- whole grain.
• Keep shredded cheese on hand
• Condiments such as:
• Low fat Mayo
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Soy Sauce
• Salsa
• Minced Garlic (works wonders)

For all of your baking needs I find having these ingredients makes baking a breeze:

• All Purpose Flour: **Different from self-rising**
• Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Powdered Sugar
• Baking Soda
• Baking Powder
• Cinnamon
• Honey
• Almond Extract
• Vanilla Extract

You are going to need cooking utensils such as:

• Pots & Pans
• Mixing Spoons
• Cookie Sheets

All of these items can be found at discounted prices at stores such as Ross, TJ Maxx, and Big Lots! It's a great way to find durable utensils for a fraction of the cost. Click on the store names to find a location near you.