When I save my recipes in my files, I like to underline ingredients I commonly don't keep in my cupboard. It saves me time if I can quickly see what I will need to buy. I won't start a recipe just to discover I can't complete it due to an important missing ingredient.
I find it helps me. I hope it helps you as well!
Now THAT'S an idea! Why have I never thought of that? Thank you so much! I go through my recipe NOW!