Ingredients you should always have on-hand:
Olive Oil
Garlic, powder or fresh
Basil or other favorite herbs
Paprika
Chili Powder
Black Pepper
Lemon Juice
Honey
Onions
Frozen vegetables
Couscous, rice or quinoa
Eggs
Items every kitchen should not be without:
High-quality rubber spatula
Mid-sized serrated knife
Can opener
Stick-less frying pan
Dutch oven or large soup pot
A sturdy fork, the best replacement for an electric mixer
Plastic containers for leftovers
Cutting board