I know I've been away for a while, it's been a very busy 2013... but I'M BACK!!
Now on to the business!
This post is self explanatory, When you cook at home you can
prepare healthy, nourishing food using quality ingredients. The best way to ensure you have everything you need to prepare delicious
meals is to keep a well-stocked pantry. Having the quality essentials on hand can be the difference in a quick and healthy meal at home or ordering take out.
Oils, Vinegars & Condiments:
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Canola Oil
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Mayonnaise & Miracle Whip
- Vinegars
- Balsamic, Red-Wine, White-Wine, Rice-Wine, Apple Cider
- Asian Condiments and Flavorings:
- Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Mirin, Oyster Sauce, & Chili Sauce
- Olives
- Dijon Mustard
- Capers
- Ketchup
- Relish
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
- Barbecue Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
Seasonings:
- Coarse Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Seasoning Salt
- Old Bay
- Spices
- All spice, Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon/ Cinnamon Sticks, Coriander, Cumin, Curry Powder, Ground Ginger, Dry Mustard, Nutmeg, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Turmeric, Saffron, etc.
- Dried Herbs
- Chives, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Basil, Marjoram, Cilantro, Dill, Sage, etc.
Baking:
- All Purpose Flour
- Self Rising Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Turbino Sugar
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Coconut Extract
- Food Coloring
- Baking Powder
- Banking Soda
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Bitter-sweet, Semi-Sweet, Dark and Milk Chocolate.
Canned Goods:
- Canned tomatoes, tomato paste
- Reduced-sodium chicken broth, beef broth and/or vegetable broth
- Clam juice
- "Lite" coconut milk for Asian curries and soups
- Beans: Northern, Chickpeas, Black beans, Kidney, Lima, Butter
- Lentils
- Tuna and Salmon
Grains & Legumes
- Pasta, Orzo, Couscous
- Assorted whole-wheat pastas
- Brown rice and instant brown rice
- Pearl barley, quick-cooking barley
- Rolled Oats
- Oatmeal
- Dried lentils
- Yellow Cornmeal
- Grits
- Plain Breadcrumbs
- Panko Breadcrumbs
Nuts, Seeds & Fruits
- Cashews
- Pecans
- Almonds
- Dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
- Pine Nuts
- Sesame seeds
- Natural Peanut Butter-Smooth/Chunky
- Assorted dried fruits, such as apricots, prunes, cherries, cranberries, dates, figs, raisins.
Produce:
- Lemons & Limes
- Garlic
- Onions
- Vidalia, Scallions, White/Yellow
- Red/Green/Yellow Bell Peppers
- Apples
- Potatoes
- Yellow/Red/Sweet
Refrigerator Basics
- 2% Milk
- Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter
- Plain Yogurt
- Sour Cream
- Good-quality Parmesan cheese and/or Romano cheese
- Bacon
- Sharp Cheddar cheese
- Large Eggs
- Orange Juice
- White Wine
Freezer Basics
- Frozen Veggies
- Peas, Spinach, Broccoli, Bell Pepper and Onion Mix, Corn, Chopped onions, Small Whole Onions, Uncooked Hash Browns
- Frozen Fruits
- Berries, Pineapples, Peaches
- Italian Sausage
- Turkey Sausage
- Vanilla Ice cream or Frozen Yogurt (I prefer Haagen Daz)
Happy Eating!
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