- Salt
- Pepper (black)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Onion
- Eggs
- Milk
- Flour (all-purpose/plain)
- Sugar (granulated)
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Rice (white)
- Pasta (various types)
- Bread (sliced loaf)
- Chicken (breast, thighs, whole)
- Beef (ground/minced, steak)
- Pork (chops, tenderloin)
- Fish (salmon, cod, tuna)
- Cheese (Cheddar, mozzarella)
- Yogurt (plain)
- Lemon
- Lime
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Bell peppers (various colors)
- Lettuce (romaine, iceberg)
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Mushrooms (button, portobello)
- Green beans
- Peas (frozen or fresh)
- Corn (canned or fresh)
- Celery
- Parsley
- Basil
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar (white wine, apple cider)
- Mustard (Dijon, yellow)
- Worcestershire sauce
- Stock (chicken, vegetable)
- Oregano
- Bay leaves
- Ginger
- Chilies (fresh or dried)
- Coconut milk
- Curry powder
- Turmeric
- Coconut oil
- Sesame oil
- Fish sauce
- Mirin
- Red wine
- White wine
- Balsamic vinegar
- Maple syrup
- Brown sugar
- Peanut butter
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Pistachios
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Quinoa
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Kidney beans
- Black beans
- Cannellini beans
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Seitan
- Miso paste
- Dried apricots
- Raisins
- Dates
- Cranberries (dried)
- Coconut flakes
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Rolled oats
- Couscous
- Bulgur
- Polenta
- Garam masala
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Star anise
- Allspice