The following are an assortment of ingredients that I normally keep on hand:
achiote paste or annatto seed
assorted dried peppers including pasilla, mulato, guajillo, ancho, arbol and pequín
assorted canned peppers including jalapeño and chipotle
canned Mexican beans – there are actually some good varieties out there and they serve well in a pinch
crème fraiche
cider vinegar
dried beans such as pinto and black
dried corn husks
dried herbs & spices such as Mexican oregano, epazote, bay leaves, hoja santa, cumin, allspice, pepper, vanilla, mint, saffron
frozen banana leaves
Goya Adobo – a powdered seasoning
Goya Sazon – sold in envelopes, an acceptable alternative to saffron for use in rice and other dishes
Ibarra chocolate
Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix (without the tequila)
long grain rice
medium grain rice
Masa Harina (I prefer the Maseca brand)
olive oil
olives
piloncillo
raisins
Tequila
Knorr Swiss bouillon cubes in all flavors. They’re great in a pinch! And now they come MSG free
coarse sea salt
fine sea salt