If you are just setting up your first apartment, bought a house, or a vacation cottage, you'll need to keep some basic condiments on hand to be prepared for any recipe or suprise guest. THIS IS ONLY A GENERAL GUIDE. Be aware that many of the condiments will require refrigeration after opening. Check ALL the labels. Take your own tastes into consideration and space requirements when selecting your own kitchen pantry basics.

Capers Chili sauce Cocktail sauce Hoisin sauce Honey (clover) Horseradish Hot pepper sauce Ketchup Maple Syrup Molasses: dark Mustards: Plain

Mushrooms: Canned, whole Mushrooms: Canned, sliced Oils: olive, canola, peanut Olives, black and green Pickles, sweet and dill Soy sauce Steak sauce Teriyaki sauce Tomatoes, sun-dried Vinegars: balsamic, red wine Vinegars: cider, white wine Worcestershire sauce