I am often told that ‘only you would have that in your Pantry Jen’. Granted, I may have a few items that most folks do not typically have at all times but most are ones that I consider to be ‘Essential’. Go on, run to the store and make me proud. What are some of your 'essentials'?
Frances Janisch
- Broths (low-sodium Chicken and Vegetable)
- Canned Beans
- Canned Tomato Products
- Dried Herbs (to be restocked every year & remember that dried are more concentrated). I buy fresh versions that I frequently use (Parsley, Cilantro & Thyme) but the rest are in the pantry.
- Flour (Unbleached White and Whole Wheat)
- Fresh Garlic
- Lemon and Lime Juice (in a pinch, they are great.)
- Oils (regular and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vegetable )
- Onions (I always have sweet and usually red)
- Pasta (boxes of many shapes)
- Rice (Basmati is my favorite, also have extra long grain)
- Sliced Almonds
- Soy Sauce (low-sodium)
- Sugar (White and Brown)
- Vinegars: Red wine vinegar & Balsamic
Frances Janisch
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6 comments:
Thanks for the great list! So many times I´ve been unable to do a last minute recipe becasue I didn´t have the basics. I´m taking this grocery shopping with me next time!!!
I guess we really are related, I have most of that on hand as well! Excellent point about spice freshness, it really makes a difference. I have to admit the ones we don't use as much (Jeff loves to cook too) are probably older than a year. Great minds think alike! Love the site keep up the great work cousin!
MMMMMm...all that and about a million Penzeys spices, plus too many kinds of chocolate!
I absolutely love cilantro! I add dried cilantro to soups and chicken dishes when I don't have any fresh.
I have each and every one of these, although technically, they're spread out in various spots around the kitchen! To your vinegars, I suggest adding mirin (sweet rice vinegar) for when you want a milder flavor, and to your onions/garlic, I am never without shallots. The problem is that I consider so many ingredients 'staples' that if I were given free rein, I'd have to convert the hall closet into a pantry annex!
I have all of these--you've made me feel better about my kitchen! :) My rice is regular, so I'll have to try the basmati. I also have several different types of chocolate on hand, as well as refrigerated cookie dough--I'm sorry but that's just a must have.
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