In My Kitchen: What do you guys keep as basics? and Lettuce Wraps

Hey so I am realizing that I have certain basics that I always have on hand to cook something up really fast.(spaghetti stuff, stir fry stuff, etc)

What are your basics and why? What does your dream kitchen have?

Here's what I made last night for dinner. This was super yummy.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

1 lb sausage (or chicken)
Any veggies you want in it frozen or fresh (snow peas, carrots, peppers, etc)
1/2 head of lettuce

Sauce:
1/2 tsp. grated ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil (optional)
1/4 cup soy sauce

Heat 1 tsp oil in wok or other frying pan, and cook sausage until no longer pink. While sausage is cooking mix together grated ginger, sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce in separate bowl. When sausage is done drain and add vegetables and sauce. Cook until vegetables are tender.

Place a small amount of meat mixture in a leaf of lettuce. Enjoy!