Small enough to start
No giant master pantry. Just a short first-pass list you can scan while shopping.
Free beginner checklist for French
French Pantry Checklist
A beginner French pantry checklist for lentils, beans, herbs, mustard, vinegar, and low-effort bistro meals.
Green lentilsWhite beansDijon mustardHerbes de ProvenceCornichonsRed wine vinegarOlive oilButter
Built for external memory
Use the checklist as a reusable Have/Need system when your brain drops the thread.
Meals included
The staple list is tied to easy first meals so ingredients do not become shelf clutter.
French pantry staples
Starter checklist
Use this as a first pass, then remove anything you do not cook with. The goal is a pantry that lowers decisions, not a perfect collection.
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Green lentils Starter item 1
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White beans Starter item 2
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Dijon mustard Starter item 3
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Herbes de Provence Starter item 4
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Cornichons Starter item 5
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Red wine vinegar Starter item 6
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Olive oil Starter item 7
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Butter Starter item 8
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Tinned sardines Starter item 9
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Couscous Starter item 10
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Bay leaves Starter item 11
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Shallots Starter item 12
Turn this into a repeat grocery list
PantryOK is an ADHD-friendly pantry and grocery list app for repeat buys, running-low reminders, household staples, and low-effort shopping resets.
Quick notes
Is this a complete French pantry?
No. It is a beginner starter list for people who want fewer decisions at the grocery store. Add regional, family, religious, dietary, and brand preferences as needed.
Why is the title ADHD-friendly?
The page is structured around external memory, short lists, and repeatable meals. PantryOK is a practical organization app, not a medical device, diagnostic tool, or ADHD treatment.