Pantry Staples
The ingredients and pantry basics that show up in almost every recipe on this site. Good defaults, tested by repetition.
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Elly’s PickBorges Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1L
The one I reach for daily — cooking and finishing both. Balanced flavor that doesn't turn bitter over heat.
American Harvest Pure & Natural Honey, 500g
Squeeze bottle instead of a jar means no sticky spoon situation every time. Genuinely pure, not the cut-with-syrup kind.
Tata Vacuum Evaporated Iodised Salt, 1kg
The everyday salt in the shaker — fine, consistent, dissolves evenly. Not fancy, just always there.
SIS Fine White Sugar, 1kg
Consistent grain size that dissolves evenly in batter and drinks alike — the bag I keep restocking.
Natures Choice Vanilla Essence, 28ml
A small splash upgrades everything from pancakes to birthday cake. Small bottle, disproportionate impact.
Al Baker All Purpose Flour No.1, 2kg
A local UAE staple for a reason — consistent results whether it's bread, cookies, or a roux.
Natures Choice White Vinegar, 1 Gallon
Cooking, pickling, and the occasional cleaning hack — the jug that outlasts everything else in the pantry.
Fortune Refined Sunflower Oil, 1.5L
The everyday cooking oil for anything that isn't finished with olive oil — light and doesn't overpower.
Bharat Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil, 1L
Higher smoke point than olive oil, so it's what I actually fry with. No additives, just pressed peanuts.
Steviana Natural Stevia Sweetener, 200g
Zero-calorie and a little goes a long way — the swap for anyone cutting back on sugar without giving up sweet.
Dr. Oetker Baking Powder, 170g
The brand I trust for a reliable rise — no flat cakes from powder that's lost its kick.
Deliket Milk Chocolate Chips, 500g
Holds its shape in the oven instead of melting into a puddle — the bag I keep on hand for cookie night.