You are out of one thing. Here is what that costs you.

Start with lime. 59 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with shallot. 10 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with garlic powder. 23 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with ground flaxseed in water. 21 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with olive oil. 39 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with lemon. 42 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with any neutral oil — canola. 38 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with canned whole tomatoes. 5 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with cayenne. 65 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with chives. 53 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with tamari. 11 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with maple syrup. 25 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with turkey breast or thigh. 2 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with couscous. 16 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with coriander seed. 17 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with honey or maple syrup. 14 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with tonic water. 17 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with any other bread you actually have. 12 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with ground ginger. 25 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with water plus salt and something savory. 6 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with a different pasta shape. 5 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with sweet potato. 9 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with pecorino romano. 32 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with a mandarin. 39 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with cilantro. 47 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with sour cream. 27 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with pork shoulder for braises. 1 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with basil. 36 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with allspice. 25 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with oregano. 32 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with toasted sesame seeds ground into neutral oil. 22 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with gruyere. 17 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with parsnip. 8 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with cornstarch. 3 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with chicken thighs. 2 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with any unsweetened plant milk — oat. 5 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with heavy cream. 3 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with whole grain mustard. 17 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with fennel fronds. 22 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with full fat coconut milk. 8 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with zucchini. 8 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with ricotta salata or a dry goat cheese. 23 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with vodka plus a drop of whatever is botanical on the shelf. Every dish here that names it needs it.

Start with scallops. 5 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with flat leaf parsley. 30 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with napa cabbage or bok choy. 5 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with any other aromatic bitters. 7 of those dishes call it optional.

Start with chili flakes bloomed in a little vinegar. 23 of those dishes call it optional.