This is an evolving list of basic staples. Please add comments of what I've missed.
Thanks!
Shelf
tamari
vegan milk
extra virgin olive oil
safflower or sunflower oil
baking powder
baking soda
vanilla extract
liquid smoke
apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar
white wine vinegar
whole wheat flour
unbleached flour
chickpea flour
vital wheat gluten
nuts
flax seeds
cornmeal
nutritional yeast
brown basmati rice
vital wheat gluten
legumes, dry (split peas, chickpea, black, navy, black-eyed peas, lentil, lima)
beans, canned Eden (chickpea, black, navy, lima)
canned tomatoes, diced
crackers
sugar
brown sugar
whole wheat sandwich bread
peanut or almond butter
Produce
lemon
avocado
cilantro
celery
parsley
onion
garlic
pepper
potato
sweet potato
tomato
spinach
kale
fruit (seasonal)
Fridge
yogurt
Earth Balance
almond milk
tofu, firm or extra firm
vegan cold cuts or veggie dog
vegenaise
vegan cheese
vegan cream cheese
vegan sour cream
tortillas, corn and flour
Spices and herbs, dried
chili flakes
sea salt
basil
oregano
cumin seeds
coriander seeds
turmeric
bay leaves
black salt
thyme
rosemary
sage
garlic powder
onion powder
black peppercorn
Hungarian paprika
smoked paprika
dried chilies (ancho, chipotle, etc)
mustard seeds